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Book Riot - The Podcast

KATABASIS by R.F. Kuang

Book Riot - The Podcast

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Arts, News Commentary, News, Books, Tv & Film

4.3965 Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

Jeff, Rebecca, and Vanessa talk about Katabasis by R.F. Kuang. Spoiler-free discussion for the first bit, with warning when we wade into deeper plot waters. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18! Use code BOOKRIOT to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan at https://incogni.com/bookriot This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.6

Welcome family, friends, and complete strangers. The deceased led a full life. She rubbed shoulders

1:24.7

with royalty and socialized with socialites. She was dead rich and was dead fabulous and now she's just, well, dead.

1:33.3

But while some will mourn her loss, others will be busy trying to get their grubby little mitts on her glorious assets.

1:41.3

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1:45.7

Start Sunday 31st of August.

1:51.4

This is the book riot podcast.

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