Exploring the World of Stories

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Side Quest is an online book club podcast full of literary adventures.

Join Slava and Jonathan as they discuss the books they are reading, life, history, belief systems, and much more.

Explore world-building, characters, and story development—and share some laughs along the way.

Learn more about the Side Quest Book Club Podcast

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Meet the Authors

Every great book starts with a great mind behind it.

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Look at our Bookshelf

Every quest starts with a book worth talking about.

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