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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrowpodcast episode
Listen to the Book Trivia Podcast’s Tomorrow Episode — full of audio-driven trivia, author insights, and gaming easter eggs.
episode summary
Respawn in 3… 2… 1. This episode dives into Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — a story of friendship, video games, grief, and creative obsession. We explore the lives of Sadie and Sam across decades of pixels, pain, and power-ups.
From their first bonding moment over Super Mario Bros. to the heartbreak of Ichigo and the ethics of collaboration, we unpack the literary layers of one of the most talked-about novels in recent years.
Behind the Episode
Zevin’s novel isn’t just about video games — it’s about how we build things, break them, and keep starting over.
In this episode, we discuss:
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The real games that inspired Sadie and Sam’s world
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Why the book’s title comes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth
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The blurred lines between love, friendship, and creativity
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Zevin’s approach to structure and why it hits so hard emotionally
We also look at how Tomorrow x3 resonates with anyone who’s ever found purpose in play — and the pain of watching it glitch.
what you'll hear
🎧 Why Listen?
🎮 Game-inspired trivia delivered in audio-first format
💔 Exploration of grief, ambition, and found family
🧠 Literary analysis mixed with nostalgic joy and real emotion
📚 Bonus facts about Shakespeare, Sam’s disability, and Ichigo’s development