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Mere Mortals Book Reviews podcast

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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

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  Kyrin Down & Juan Granados  

Hey we are the Mere Mortals and we review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (the 'classics' if you will). Join us on Weekly live episode on Thurs 11am AEST (Thurs 1am UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan.

Hey we are the Mere Mortals and we review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (the 'classics' if you will). Join us on Weekly live episode on Thurs 11am AEST (Thurs 1am UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan.

 

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#384

The most unique book in the Alex Rider series | Secret Weapon Book Review

In this Mere Mortals book review, I dive into Secret Weapon, the 12th entry in the Alex Ri... more

18 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:23

18 Nov 2025

#383

Helm’s Deep to Shelob | Book Review The Two Towers

A raw, no-fluff review of The Two Towers — the darker, tighter middle act of LOTR. I cover... more

11 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:15

11 Nov 2025

#382

Action-Packed Throwback with a Soft Spot | Book Review Never Say Die

Alex Rider returns in Never Say Die — a fast, zany, throwback instalment that swaps grit f... more

04 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:18

04 Nov 2025

#381

Not a sequel, but a reckoning | Book Review Russian Roulette

Horowitz turns the camera away from Alex and into the fire that forged Yassen. Set around ... more

28 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:12

28 Oct 2025

#380

When the book finally draws blood | Scorpia Rising Book Review

Alex Rider stops being bulletproof. In Scorpia Rising, Anthony Horowitz cashes in every IO... more

22 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:13

22 Oct 2025

#379

Urgency Is Non-Negotiable | Crocodile Tears Book Review

A new villain and a new frontier. Crocodile Tears throws Alex Rider into the jaws—literall... more

14 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:10

14 Oct 2025

#378

Enemy Within: Alex Rider’s Darkest Test | Snakehead Book Review

“The enemy isn’t out there. It is within.” That line sets the tone for Snakehead, the seve... more

07 Oct 2025

07 MINS

07:58

07 Oct 2025

#377

When a Teenage Spy Goes to Space | Ark Angel Book Review

Into space we go!Ark Angel takes Alex Rider higher, literally, as he stumbles from a hospi... more

30 Sep 2025

08 MINS

08:19

30 Sep 2025

#376

Alex Rider’s Identity Crisis | Scorpia Book Review

Scorpia isn’t just another Alex Rider adventure, it’s the book where everything shifts. Da... more

23 Sep 2025

08 MINS

08:11

23 Sep 2025

#375

Careful what you wish for: Eagle Strike Book Review

In this review, we dive into Eagle Strike, the fourth Alex Rider book by Anthony Horowitz.... more

11 Sep 2025

10 MINS

10:07

11 Sep 2025

#374

Debunking Quacks & Biased Media | Bad Science (Ben Goldacre) BOOK REVIEW

There will always be someone selling BS, but you can learn how to spot it.'Bad Science' by... more

03 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:02

03 Sep 2025

#373

What It Takes To Lead | Lee Kuan Yew (Allison & Blackwill) BOOK REVIEW

The future of Asia is interesting but even more so is the man who created it!'Lee Kuan Yew... more

27 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:21

27 Aug 2025

#372

Worldbuilding on Steroids: Fellowship of the Ring, Book Review

Tolkien doesn’t write chapters; he builds civilisations. The Fellowship of the Ring is a s... more

22 Aug 2025

11 MINS

11:46

22 Aug 2025

#371

Semiconductors Shape The World | Chip War (Chris Miller) BOOK REVIEW

A world changing industry that kind of happened by coincidence.'Chip War' by Chris Miller ... more

20 Aug 2025

33 MINS

33:37

20 Aug 2025

#370

Strength Without Noise: Lessons from Skeleton Key’s Villain

In this Mere Mortals book review, we revisit Skeleton Key, the third Alex Rider novel, ble... more

15 Aug 2025

10 MINS

10:01

15 Aug 2025

#369

Historians Attempting Poetry | The Lessons Of History (Will & Ariel Durant) BOOK REVIEW

Not only is history written by the victors, but it's altered by the academics!'The Lessons... more

13 Aug 2025

17 MINS

17:40

13 Aug 2025

#368

Who's Going To Man The Boats? | Lords Of The Sea (John R. Hale) BOOK REVIEW

Move aside Sparta, there's a new power in town!'Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the At... more

06 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:58

06 Aug 2025

#367

Cloned to Conform: Point Blanc and the Death of Individuality

In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz, a fast-pac... more

01 Aug 2025

15 MINS

15:04

01 Aug 2025

#366

Good Man, Corrupt Businessman | The Wizard Of Wall Street & His Wealth (Trumbull White) BOOK REVIEW

Be wary of association with the Wizard Of Wall St .... unless you are family or friends!'T... more

30 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:24

30 Jul 2025

#365

The Hobbit Review: Why This Classic Still Hits Hard in 2025

In this episode, we dive into The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, the timeless tale that launche... more

23 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:25

23 Jul 2025

#364

Earn Money By Testing The Ticker | Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator (Edwin Lefevre) BOOK REVIEW

The fun side of rather questionable behaviour.'Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator' by Edwin... more

23 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:33

23 Jul 2025

#363

10 Lessons From Ryan Holiday’s Most Honest Book Yet

In this Mere Mortals Learnings episode, I unpack the raw insights from Right Thing, Right ... more

17 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:34

17 Jul 2025

#362

Philosophical Essays & Nihilism | Readings From The Road

We're back from travelling, wiser & thankfully not sad about it.In this special episode we... more

16 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:50

16 Jul 2025

#361

Right Thing, Right Now: The Stoic Virtue We Avoid

In this Mere Mortals book review, I tackle Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday, the thi... more

10 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:42

10 Jul 2025