The DM‘s Book Club

Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest co host Tom talk about SHIVER: Role-playing Tales in the Strange & Unknown by Parable Games:From SHIVER bio:'SHIVER is a tabletop roleplaying game that you bring your favourite scary movies, spooky tv shows, and horror stories to life. Ever wanted to play through the plot of your favourite film on the tabletop? Or wanted to make sequels, prequels and original stories in the worlds of pop culture you love? SHIVER lets you play that!SHIVER is setting neutral so you can play any story, anytime, and as anyone. Want to play a game of teens in survival mode against a zombie horde? Kids on Bikes who dread exploring a haunted house on Halloween night? Or perhaps a medieval monster hunter looking for a werewolf, vampire or mage? SHIVER can help you deliver stories and characters for anything from cult pulp classics to Cthulhu fuelled eldritch mysteries.SHIVER is easy to learn, fast to play and immerses you in chaotic and dark magic filled stories. SHIVER’s symbolic dice keep you immersed in the story as well as cutting out pesky arithmetic for visual aids. Character creation is quick and easy with a simple skill point and ability system that get you into the story and game fast.SHIVER is perfect for creating your one shots or short stories between main campaigns. You can also create epic long stories by tying your one-shot stories together using rules for sequels.SHIVER is inspired by many great bits of pop culture which we really wanted to play on the table including:Stranger Things, Dracula, Jurassic Park, Aliens, Evil Dead, Friday 13th, Hellboy, League of Extrordinary Gentlemen, Gothic stories, Hellraiser, Indiana Jones, IT, Stephen King and his works, Fallout, HP Lovecraft, The Thing, and many more...'Book discussed: 'The Field Guide To Floral Dragons' published by Hit Point Press, August 2025Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton check out The Field Guide To Floral Dragons designed by Kin Wald and published by Hit Point PressFrom The Field Guide To Floral Dragons bio:'The Field Guide to Floral Dragons blends the fascinating world of flowers with dragons and a dash of magic to create a fabulously floral draconomicon. Featuring Kin Wald’s gorgeous illustrations, this 200+ page book contains everything you need to spark imagination and create floral dragon-filled stories and adventures.The Field Guide to Floral Dragons describes each flower-inspired dragon in depth, making the book a delight to read as well as use in storytelling and your games. You’ll find tales of the floral dragons’ origins, their biology and habitats, and details of their relationships with people and other floral dragons. Throughout the book, you’ll discover insightful notes from floral dragon researchers. Within these notes, a tale of curiosity, despair, revenge, and hope unfolds. Piecing together this story from the margin notes rewards the dedicated reader with an added layer of depth.'Book discussed: 'The Field Guide To Floral Dragons' published by Hit Point Press, August 2025Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through Tepest, the Domain of Nature's Cruel Secrets, and Valachan, the Domain of the Hunter!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through The Shadowlands, the Domain of Faded Glory and False Virtue , and Sithicus, the Domain of the Soul’s Shadow!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through Lamordia, the Domain of Snow and Stitched Flesh, and Mordent, the Domain of the Haunted!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through Kalakeri, the Domain of Betrayal and Revenge, and Kartakass, the Domain of Tarnished Dreams!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through Halzan, the Domain doomed by magic, and Innsmouth, the Domain of the Imprisoned Apocalyptic!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through Falkovnia, the Domain besieged by the Dead, and Har'Akir, the Domain of the Ancient Dead!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!Our hosts continue their journey through Darkon, the Domain on the Brink of Destruction, and Dementlieu, the Domain of Decadent Delusion!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub

The hosts of The DM's Book Club proudly bring you a new limited series, The DM's Travel Book Club: Domains of Dread!Inspired by the recent release of 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft', Fiona and Hamilton take a harrowing tour through the darkest shadows of the multiverse, confronting the horrors, condemning the wicked, and braving to endless nightmares!To start us off, our hosts journey to Barovia, the Domain of the First Vampire, and Borca, the Domain of Desire and Deceit!Books discussed: 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft' published by Wizards of the Coast, June 2026 and May 2021 respectivelyConsider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Music by Travis Savoie: 'Introduction (Reworked)' and 'Into The Mists'Get in touch!Email: [email protected]: DMBC#DMsBookClub