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Books BoysEpisode 60: What We Read In September It's been a hectic month and we've both been away travelling, but we manged to read some books and here we are to finish our 5th year of Books Boys with our September reads. Books discussed include: - Tom Jones (Henry Fielding, 1749)- Rape Upon Rape (Henry Fielding, 1730)- The Grotesque Farce of Mr. Punch the Cuckold / Los Cuernos de Don Friolera (Ramón del Valle-Inclán, 1925)- The Book Thief (Markus Zusak, 2005)- Doctor Faustus (Thomas Mann, 1947) - Exo (Colin Brush, 2025)- Un...
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Books BoysEpisode 58: What We Read In July Dean's just back from Spain and it's generally been a crazy month. Dean & Alex are joined for the first half of the episode by Playgirl Carla to chat about our July reads. This month we cover some heavy stuff, and there's a trigger warning for the final part of the show. Books discussed include:- Union Street (Pat Barker, 1982)- Legacy (Jim Chambers, 2025)- Four English Comedies (Jonson, Sheridan, Congreve & Goldsmith, 1606-1777)- La Doble Historia Del Doctor Valmy (Antonio Buero Vallejo, 1968)- A Confederacy Of...
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Books BoysEpisode 57: What We Read In JuneDean & Alex are joined by Playgirl Carla to chat about our June reads, and we have a call-in form Animator Aris also. This month we cover some heavy stuff, some fun stuff, and some trash. Books discussed include:- We Said Farewell (Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, 2023)- The Lacuna (Barbara Kingsolver, 2009)- The Iron Heel (Jack London, 1907)- A Duke Won't Do (Jessie Clever, 2023)- Diamonds And Minx (Artelle Freed, 1960)- Self Portrait In Green (Marie NDiaye, 2005)- The Hounding (Xenobe Purvis, 2025)
2025-07-012h 35
Books BoysEpisode 56: What We Read In May We're back with more book reviews! We got up to an assortment of shenanigans this month, but now it's time to look at some serious books, and then some vampires. Thanks also to the lovely Frida Rivero for her lovely book and multimedia experience. Books discussed include:- The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini, 2003)- Determinism & Freedom (ed. Sidney Hook, 1958)- The Iron Heel (Jack London, 1907)- Reflejos De Medianoche / Midnight Reflections (Frida Rivero, 2025)- Jueces En La Noche / Judges In The Night (Antonio Buero Vallejo, 1979)...
2025-06-011h 59
Books BoysEpisode 55: What We Read In April We had a hectic month! We're both just back from Turkey, along with Playgirl Carla, and Dean had been to India before that. He also read ALOT this month, but a lot of it ties in with his travels. We also get a surprise call-in from Animator Aris!Books discussed include:- Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy, 1891)- Klara & The Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro, 2021)- Letters From The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop (Kenji Ueda, 2024)- The Woman In The Dunes (Kobo Abe, 1962)- The Making Of Ram (Ee...
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Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 15: CyclopsIt's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review our final tragedy: ElectraFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0621 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 14: Electra It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review our final tragedy: ElectraFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0534 min
Books BoysEpisode 54: What We Read In MarchIt's March Madness time! We read some different types of books than usual this month. Some bad! some highly immoral. Joined by Dragon Charlie and a call-in from Playgirl Carla. Books discussed include:- The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester (TheDean!, 2025) BUY HERE- Flashman (George Macdonald Fraser, 1969)- Vermilion Harvest (Reenita M. Hora, 2024)- The Vagina Monologues (Eve Ensler, 1996)- The Mistletoe Seller (Dilly Court, 2017)- Fifty Shades Of Grey (E.L. James, 2011)- The Fellowship Of The Ring [LOTR] (J...
2025-04-011h 48
Books BoysPlayboys Extra 17: Six Characters In Search Of An Author Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Italian play. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-231h 21
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 13: The Bacchae It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: The BacchaeFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboysbooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0936 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 12: Medea It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon over a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another classic tragedy: MedeaFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboysvisit us at booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0843 min
Books BoysEpisode 53: What We Read In FebruaryDean, Alex, and Alfred are back with our Feb reviews! Dean read aloooooot this month, so it' s along one! He also released his own book! Look for it on Amazon. Books discussed include:- The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester (TheDean!, 2025) - Works (J.B. Priestley, 1954-1961)- The Good Companions (J.B. Priestley, 1929)- Dangerous Liaisons (Laclos, 1782)- The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho, 1988)- Death Man's Life (Santosh Nadar, 2025) - The Great Gatsby Murder Case (David Finkle, 2024)- Com...
2025-03-012h 10
Books BoysPlayboys Extra 15: Tosca Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, Playboy Alex, Playgirl Carla, and Animator Aris as we talk about our trip to the opera! Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2732 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 11: Ajax It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: AjaxFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-0855 min
Books BoysEpisode 52: What We Read In January It's the first episode of 2025 and Dean & Alex are joined by Playgirl Carla! We chat about the good, the bad, and the hobbit. Books discussed include: - The Betrothed (Alejandro Manzoni, 1827)- Three Plays (Mario Vargas Llosa, 1990)- I, Enoch (Steve Stine, 2024) - Death At The Dolphin (Ngaio Marsh, 1966)- Los Pazos De Ulloa / The House of Ulloa (Emilia Pardo Bazán, 1886)- Shadows (Taichi Yamada, 1987)- The Hobbit ( J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937) All our info and links are on booksb...
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Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 10: Antigone It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: AntigoneFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboysbooskboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-0850 min
Books BoysTop 3 books of 2024Dean & Alex list their top 3 books of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-2505 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 8: Oedipus At Colonus It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: Oedipus At ColonusFor the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1042 min
Books BoysEpisode 50: What We Read In NovemberThe Books Boys turn 50! I think that's how it works. Welcome back for our November reviews. Dean and Alex have both read some Guy De Maupassant, plus Dean goes back to his old faithful Dickens' deputy, and we have some feminist discussion from Virginia Woolf. Books discussed include:- Our Hearts (Guy De Maupassant, 1883)- Une Vie / A Life (Guy De Maupassant, 1883)- Dr Heraclius Gloss (Guy De Maupassant, 1921)- A Room Of One's Own (Virginia Woolf, 1929)- Man And Wife (Wilkie Collins, 1870)- M...
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Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 8: Oedipus Rex It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: Oedipus Rex, the best one of all! For the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0952 min
Books BoysEpisode 49: 4 Year Anniversary Join Dean & Alex, and some surprise guests, as we celebrate both Hallowe'en and our 4 Year Anniversary of the show, as well as tell you about our October reads! We also have a surprise call-in from author Keith G. McWalter (keithmcwalter.com).Books discussed include:- Lifers (Keith G. McWalter, 2024)- Curiosity & The Cart (Martin Treanor, 2024)- The Silence Of The Girls (Pat Barker, 2018)- The Haunted Hotel (Wilkie Collins, 1878)- Elogio Del Insomnio / In Praise Of Insomnia; & Una Historia Del Tacto / A History Of Touch (Al...
2024-11-012h 14
Books BoysFilm Fellows 7: The Guest Originally released a year ago on patreon, join The Film Fellows (TheDean! & Saloni) as we review the greatest film of all time. Check out the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-2429 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 7: Seven Against Thebes It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: Seven Against Thebes For the latest Playboys episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-2029 min
Books BoysFilm Fellows 6: Life On The Road Originally released a year ago on patreon, join The Film Fellows (TheDean! & Saloni) as we review Life On The Road, the spin-off film from The Office. Check out the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1526 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 6: AgamemnonIt's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. We begin with some comedies by Aristophanes. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: AgamemnonFor the latest episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0836 min
Books BoysFilm Fellows 5: V For Vendetta Originally released 2 years ago on patreon.com/booksboys, join The Film Fellows (in this case TheDean!, Playboy Alex, and Darkplace Robert) as we review V For VendettaCheck out the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1532 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 5: Prometheus Bound It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. We begin with some comedies by Aristophanes. Join Dean & Alex as we review our first tragedy: Prometheus Bound. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-0836 min
Books BoysEpisode 46: What We Read In JulyAfter a month of yet more shenanigans, Dean and Alex are here to talk about the books they read in July, and there are a lot! From books about theatre, to kidnapped children, to obsessed artists and more. We also get a surprise call-in from author Ben Gonshor (bengonshor.com).Books discussed include:- The Book Of Izzy (Ben Gonshor, 2024)- Sun Ascendant (C. F. Dunn, 2024) - Portrait Of A Lady (Henry James, 1881)- The Masterpiece (Émile Zola, 1886)- Shalimar The Clown (Salman Rushdie, 2005)...
2024-08-012h 22
Books BoysFilm Fellows 4: Machete Originally released 2 years ago on patreon.com/booksboys, join The Film Fellows (in this case TheDean!, Playboy Alex, and Darkplace Robert) as we review 2010's Machete. Check out the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1533 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 4: Ekklesiazousai It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. We begin with some comedies by Aristophanes. Join Dean & Alex as we review The Ekklesiazousai, or Women Running The Assembly.Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-0836 min
Books BoysEpisode 45: What We Read In June Back from their galivanting, Dean & Alex are here to talk about their June reads! Dean's books are surprisingly similar and naturalistic, Alex gets mad at Kafka, and author C.L. Lauder (cllauder.com) surprises us with a call-in! Books discussed include:- The Quelling (C.L. Lauder, 2024)- Winterset Hollow (again!) (Jonathan Durham, 2021)- Metamorphosis & Other Stories (Franz Kafta, 1915)- The Canterbury Tales (Geoffrey Chaucer, 1387-1400)- Kipps (H.G. Wells, 1905)- Nana (Émile Zola, 1880)- Sister Carrie (Theodore Dreiser, 1900)- D...
2024-07-012h 06
Books BoysFilm Fellows 3: Nightcrawler Originally release Xmas 2021 on patreon, join The Film Fellows (in this case TheDean!, Playboy Alex, and Darkplace Robert) as we review one of Dean's all-time favourite films, 2014's Nightcrawler. Check out the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1830 min
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 3: Lysistrata It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. We begin with some comedies by Aristophanes. Join Dean & Alex as we review Lysistrata.Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1151 min
Books BoysEpisode 44: What We Read In May Welcome back! We finally manage to make a short episode because Alex is off on his holidays! Dean checks out another Latin American book, Alex explores Nietzsche, and Simon Hayes calls in to talk about his upcoming book Zero Risk (zero-risk.com)Books reviewed include:- Zero Risk (Simon Hayes, 2024). - Cien Años De Soledad / 100 Years Of Solitude (Gabriel García Márquez (1967)- The Captain's Daughter & Other Stories (Alexander Puskin, 1836)- The Longitude Of Grief (Matthew Daddona, 2024)- The Birth Of Tragedy (Friedrich Nietz...
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Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 2: The Birds It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. We begin with some comedies by Aristophanes. Join Dean & Alex as we review The Birds. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0833 min
Books BoysPlayboys Extra 12: Tartuffe A year ago Dean & Alex went to see a performance of Tartuffe, read the play, and gave a joint review of both on patreon. Here it is now for free. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-271h 04
Books BoysPlayboys Of Attica 1: The CloudsIt's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. We begin with some comedies by Aristophanes. Join Dean, PJ, & Alex as we review the infamous Socrates-bashing play The Clouds. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0856 min
Books BoysEpisode 42: What We Read In March Welcome back to Books Boys. Dean & Alex (along with Alfred) tell us about their March reads, we have a surprise call-in from author Michael J. Cooper (michaeljcooper.net), and we receive a message from an old friend...Books discussed include:- Wages Of Empire (Michael J. Cooper, 2023). - The Name Of The Rose (Umberto Eco, 1980)- The Woodlanders (Thomas Hardy, 1887)- Misión Olvido / The Heart Has Its Reasons (Maria Dueñas, 2012)- Coming Up For Air (George Orwell, 1939)- White Nights & Bobok (Dostoyevsky, 1848; 1873)
2024-04-012h 15
Books BoysEpisode 40: What We Read In JanuaryThe Books Boys are back, ready to kick ass in 2024! We have read a bunch of books between us, and it's a clean sweep for great books this month! Plus the author Howard Kaplan calls in to talk about his book and having been a spy (howardkaplanbooks.com)Books discussed include:- The History Of Pendennis (WM Thackeray, 1848-50)- La Dama Del Alba / The Lady Of The Dawn (Alejandro Casona, 1944)- We Have Always Lived In The Castle (Shirley Jackson, 1962)- The Mayor Of Casterbridge (Thomas Hardy, 1886)
2024-02-012h 18
Books BoysEpisode 39: What We Read In December Happy New Year from the Books Boys, who decided to record in the same room for the first time! Join Dean, Alex, and little Alfred for our December reviews, plus the author Gary Stuart calls in to chat about his 2 new books (garylstuart.com)Books discussed include:- The Works Of Alexandre Dumas (short story collection (Dumas, 1830s-60s, compiled 1927)- Aventuras de Cuatro Mujeres y Un Loro / The Adventures Of 4 Women and a Parrot (Alexandre Dumas fils, 1856)- The Dead Secret (Wilkie Collins, 1856)- Hi...
2024-01-011h 45
Books BoysDarkplace Dreamers Episode 14 TheDean! & Darkplace Robert continue our journey into the sandman episodes. Are they good? Who knows!?Get the latest DD eps over on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2224 min
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 15: Much Ado About NothingHere's another Shakespeare review from the vault! Join Dean & Alex a year ago, or, head to patreon.com/booksboys and join them for their latest episodes today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-151h 07
Books BoysEpisode 38: What We Read In NovemberWe sent a lot of books down the gutter this month, but there were still some we really enjoyed as well. Welcome to our November reads. Join Dean & Alex for book reviews, Alfred for slacking off, and author Jeff Sheckter (thedaedalusprotocol.com) for surprise a call-in!Books discussed include:- The Daedalus Protocol (Jeff Sheckter, 2023)- The Works Of Alexandre Dumas (short story collection) (Dumas, 1830s-60s, compiled 1927)- Numero Zero (Umberto Eco, 2015)- Interview With The Vampire (Anne Rice, 1976)- Sonata De Primavera / Spring Sonata (Ramón...
2023-12-012h 06
Books BoysPlayboys Extra 7: The Importance Of Being Earnest Another from our patreon vault, 1 year ago Dean & Alex reviewed the classic oscar wilde play. Get the latest playboys episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0833 min
Books BoysEpisode 37: 3 Year Anniversary: What We Read In OctoberJoin the books boys Dean & Alex as we celebrate Hallowe'en, and 3 years of Books Boys!! Featuring surprise many call-ins, including the author Gary Braver (garybraver.com)Visit us at booksboys.com and get our whole range of podcasts at patreon.com/booksboysBooks discussed include:- Rumour Of Evil (Gary Braver, 2023)- The Works Of Dumas (short story collection) (Alexandre Dumas, 1830s-1860s, compiled & released 1927)- La Mala Hora / In Evil Hour (Gabriel García Márquez, 1962)- Best Fairy Tales (Hans Christian Andersen, 1830s-60s...
2023-11-012h 44
Books BoysEpisode 36: What We Read In SeptemberJoin Dean & Alex (& Alfred) as series 3 of Books Boys comes to an end. We chat about the books we've read in September, mostly mixed reviews; plus alfred makes the tea, and the author Stipe Lizina calls in to tell us about his new book (stipelozina.com).Books discussed include:- Catch 22 (Joseph Heller, 1961)- Echoes Of The Past (Stipe Lozina, 2023)- Brynhild (H.G. Wells, 1937)- Eugénie (Hester W. Champan, 1961)- Rumour Of Evil (Gary Braver, 2023)- El Silencio De La Ciudad B...
2023-10-021h 17
Books BoysEpisode 35: What We Read In August (part 2) Dean & Alex are back with their August reads. We both venture into some dystopian fiction, we also both read some plays, we have our one and only Coyote Corner, and we hear form authors Sara Staggs (sarastaggswrites.com) and J. Lee (jleethrillers.com).Books discussed include:- Uncle Vania (Anton Chekov, 1988)- Cuando El Coyote Castiga / When El Coyote Punishes (J. Mallorquí, 1974)- The Lady Of The Camellias (Alexandre Dumas Jr., 1848)- Uncontrollable (Sara Staggs, 2023)- Bodas De Sangre / Blood Wedding; Yerma; La Casa De Be...
2023-09-011h 20
Books BoysEpisode 35: What We Read In August (part 1) Dean & Alex are back with their August reads. We both venture into some dystopian fiction, we also both read some plays, we have our one and only Coyote Corner, and we hear form authors Sara Staggs (sarastaggswrites.com) and J. Lee (jleethrillers.com).Books discussed include:- Uncle Vania (Anton Chekov, 1988)- Cuando El Coyote Castiga / When El Coyote Punishes (J. Mallorquí, 1974)- The Lady Of The Camellias (Alexandre Dumas Jr., 1848)- Uncontrollable (Sara Staggs, 2023)- Bodas De Sangre / Blood Wedding; Yerma; La Casa De Be...
2023-09-011h 01
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 14: Twelfth Night Originally released on patreon a year ago, Dean & Alex talk about another Shakespeare comedy, and one Alex himself acted in, althoguh it wasn't Dean's favourite play sadlyFor the newest eps of playboys: patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1554 min
Books BoysEpisode 34: What We Read In July (part 2)Yowsah it's a long one guys! In between his travels around central and northern Spain, Dean chats with Alex, himself in between shifts at the playboy mansion, about all the books they've read. Alex has been on the horrors, Dean's on the usual mix of classics and spanish lit, and we have TWO authors call in: Mark Angelo (markangelo.ca) to talk about his children's book, and Lyn Squire (lynsquiremysteries.com) to talk about his Dickens murder mystery!Books discussed include:- Eugénie Grandet (Balzac, 1833)- Germinal (Zola, 1894)...
2023-08-011h 26
Books BoysEpisode 34: What We Read In July (part 1) Yowsah it's a long one guys! In between his travels around central and northern Spain, Dean chats with Alex, himself in between shifts at the playboy mansion, about all the books they've read. Alex has been on the horrors, Dean's on the usual mix of classics and spanish lit, and we have TWO authors call in: Mark Angelo (markangelo.ca) to talk about his children's book, and Lyn Squire (lynsquiremysteries.com) to talk about his Dickens murder mystery!Books discussed include:- Eugénie Grandet (Balzac, 1833)- Germinal (Zola, 1894)- T...
2023-08-011h 05
Books BoysEpisode 33: What We Read In June Dean & Alex are back for Episode 33. We finally get around to a Dickens, Dean's favourite author. We have some sad broken love stories. A Gift form PJ. And the Scarlet Pimpernel isn't as exciting as we'd hoped. Plus author Chris Bishop calls in (chrisbishopauthor.com).Books discussed include:- The Prodigal Son (Chris Bishop, 2023)- We Were Very Merry (Susan Ferber, 2023)- Marina (Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 1999, in english 2013)- Thérèse Raquin (Émile Zola, 1867)- The Scarlet Pimpernel (Baroness Orczy, 1905)- Olive...
2023-07-011h 35
Books BoysPlayboys Extra 1: A Doll's House A Year ago we debuted a new spin-off show, Playboys Extra. Join Dean, PJ, and Alex as we review Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. Warning: we get a little spirited with our disagreements on this one.For the latest episodes head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-151h 09Books BoysEpisode 32: What We Read In MayPlayboy Alex has been upgraded to a full Books Boy! Join him and TheDean! as they chat about what they read in May, sing sea shanties, and interview surprise guest author Douglas J. Wood (douglasjwood.com).Books discussed include:- The Shakespeare Killer (Douglas J. Wood, 2023)- Hadrian's Empire (Danny Danziger & Nicholas Purcell, 2005)- Pétalos (Guadalupe Nettel, 2007)- Miau (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1888)- Man On The Run, Charles Salzberg, 2023)- Those Learned Ladies & The Would-be Gentleman (Molière, 1670-2)- Ch...
2023-06-011h 28
Books BoysPlayboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 2: The Jew Of MaltaTravel to April 2022 to follow up on the merchant of venice as dean & alex review the play that may have inspired it, marlowe's jew of malta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1442 min
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 12: The Merchant Of Venice If you prick us, do we not bleed? Journey back a year and join Dean, Alex, and Robert as we review The Merchant Of VeniceFor the latest episodes head to patreon/com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-151h 25
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 11: MacbethJoin Dean, Playboy Alex, and Darkplace Robert as we chat about one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Double double toil and trouble... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-081h 00
Books BoysDarkplace Dreamers: Episode 5 Originally released on patreon in March 2022. Get the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboysJoin TheDean! & Darkplace Robert as they review another crazy episode of Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceEpisode 5: Scotch Mistbooksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2228 min
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 9: A Winter's Tale Originally published on patreon in Jan 2022, hear it now for free. Get all our latest episodes at patreon.com/booksboysJoin Dean & Alex as we review and discuss another play on the A-Level syllabus, albeit not one of our favs. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-081h 01Books BoysEpisode 29 (part 2) : What We Read In Feb Here we go! All our February reads! We finally managed to keep it concise this month. Hear reviews of what TheDean!, PJ, and Alfred read, and a call-in from author Martin Treanor (martintreanor.com).Books discussed include:- Marguerite De Valois / La Reine Margot (Alexandre Dumas, 1845)- Hide And Seek (Wilkie Collins, 1854)- The Logos Prophecy (Martin Treanor, 2023)- The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023)- The Woods (Harlan Coben, 2007)- Beyond Psychology (Osho, 1988) At booksboys.com you can find links to ou...
2023-03-0144 minBooks BoysEpisode 29 (part 1): What We Read In Feb Here we go! All our February reads! We finally managed to keep it concise this month. Hear reviews of what TheDean!, PJ, and Alfred read, and a call-in from author Martin Treanor (martintreanor.com).Books discussed include:- Marguerite De Valois / La Reine Margot (Alexandre Dumas, 1845)- Hide And Seek (Wilkie Collins, 1854)- The Logos Prophecy (Martin Treanor, 2023)- The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023)- The Woods (Harlan Coben, 2007)- Beyond Psychology (Osho, 1988) At booksboys.com you can find links...
2023-03-0147 min
Books BoysDarkplace Dreamers Episode 4Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free. For series 2 where Robert shows Dean The Sandman, check out patreon.com/booksboysEpisode 4: The Apes Of Wrath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2233 min
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 8: Othello Originally recorded in Dec 2021, and now being released for free, join Dean & Alex as they review another play from the A-Level syllabus, Othello. For the latest playboys eps: patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-151h 33
Books BoysPlayboys Episode 7: Measure For MeasureOriginally recorded in Dec 2021, and the first episode with new co-host Playboy Alex, we will now tackle the 4 plays on the A-Level English Lit syllabus, starting with Measure For Measure.For the latest episodes of Playboys, check out patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-081h 01
Books BoysDarkplace Dreamers Episode 3Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free.Since then, Robert showed Dean the netflix show The Sandman and got his reactions, which you can catch on patreon.com/booksboysepisode 3: skipper the eye child, this one is wildwarning: graphic scenes discussed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2224 min
Books BoysDarkplace Dreamers Episode 2Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free.Since then, Robert showed Dean the netflix show The Sandman and got his reactions, which you can catch on patreon.com/booksboysHere is Episode 2: Hell Hath Fury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2227 min
Books BoysDarkplace Dreamers Episode 1Exactly 1 year ago TheDean! showed his friend Robert a crazy show called Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and captured his reactions in a review podcast. All 6 episodes will now be released for free. Since then, they have sinceRobert showed Dean the netflix show The Sandman and got his reactions, which you can catch on patreon.com/booksboysHere is Episode 1: Once Upon A Beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2224 minBooks BoysEpisode 25 (part 2): 2 Year Aniversario! Welcome to Episode 25, our 2 year anniversary show! Woohoo!!This one goes a little bit long, as TheDean! & PJ chat about all the books they read in October, celebrate 2 years of books boys with some cameos and call-ins, give us their Hallowe'en recommendations, and much more. We also chat with author Gary F Bengier, original CFO of ebay (garyfbengier.com) whose book we reviewed last month. Books discussed include:- Doña Perfecta (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1876)- The Conspirators (Alexandre Dumas, 1843)- La Tía Tula (Migue...
2022-11-0150 minBooks BoysEpisode 25 (part 1): 2 Year Aniversario! Welcome to Episode 25, our 2 year anniversary show! Woohoo!!This one goes a little bit long, as TheDean! & PJ chat about all the books they read in October, celebrate 2 years of books boys with some cameos and call-ins, give us their Hallowe'en recommendations, and much more. We also chat with author Gary F Bengier, original CFO of ebay (garyfbengier.com) whose book we reviewed last month.Books discussed include:- Doña Perfecta (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1876)- The Conspirators (Alexandre Dumas, 1843)- La Tía Tula (Migue...
2022-11-011h 22Books Boyspatreon preview: Darkplace Dreamers season 2Unexpectedly emerging from the dreamscape, TheDean! & Darkplace Robert are back for a new season of Darkplace Dreamers!This time, Robert takes the lead as we are review the Netflix series The SandmanEpisode 1 is available for free, the rest will be out on patreon at patreon.com/booksboys. Please be our friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-1531 minBooks BoysEpisode 22 (part 2) Welcome to Books Boys Episode 22! Dean has been reading some detective novels, we get a call in from the author of Countdown To A Killing (tomvaughanmacaulay.com), PJ finally finished Discovery of Heaven and moved onto a new book, and we get a surprise call from Playboy Alex from our patreon show Playboys, to review 2 books he's read. Books discussed include:- The Books Of Souls / El Libro De Las Almas (Glenn Cooper, 2010)- The Soloist (Anne Wedgwood, 2022)- Countdown To A Killing (Thomas Vaughan Macalay, 2022)- La...
2022-08-0155 minBooks BoysEpisode 22 (part 1) Welcome to Books Boys Episode 22! Dean has been reading some detective novels, we get a call in from the author of Countdown To A Killing (tomvaughanmacaulay.com), PJ finally finished Discovery of Heaven and moved onto a new book, and we get a surprise call from Playboy Alex from our patreon show Playboys, to review 2 books he's read. Books discussed include:- The Books Of Souls / El Libro De Las Almas (Glenn Cooper, 2010)- The Soloist (Anne Wedgwood, 2022)- Countdown To A Killing (Thomas Vaughan Macalay, 2022)- La...
2022-08-0157 minBooks BoysEpisode 21 (part 2)We had a lot of fun (and stress) making this one, it's Episode 21!Join TheDean! & PJ as we give our wrap-up of the books we read in June, and the author Charles Salzberg (charlessalzberg.com) calls in to chat about his books. Books discussed include:- Canary In The Coalmine (Charles Salzberg, 2022)- Armadale (Wilkie Collins, 1864-6)- History Of The Thirteen (Honoré de Balzac, 1833-4)- Salammbô (Gustave Flaubert, 1862)- La Guerra Del Fin Del Mundo (Mario Vargas Llosa, 1981)...
2022-07-0148 minBooks BoysEpisode 21 (part 1)We had a lot of fun (and stress) making this one, it's Episode 21!Join TheDean! & PJ as we give our wrap-up of the books we read in June, and the author Charles Salzberg (charlessalzberg.com) calls in to chat about his books. Books discussed include:- Canary In The Coalmine (Charles Salzberg, 2022)- Armadale (Wilkie Collins, 1864-6)- History Of The Thirteen (Honoré de Balzac, 1833-4)- Salammbô (Gustave Flaubert, 1862)- La Guerra Del Fin Del Mundo (Mario Vargas Llosa, 1981)...
2022-07-0155 minBooks BoysEpisode 20 (part 2) Welcome to Books Boys Episode 20!!We tried so hard to keep the runtime under 2hrs this month. TheDean! ventures into some more modern books, before taking refuge in dickens's deputy, and PJ sneaks in some 9th art to the reading list! We also have a surprise call-in from author Sharon Sutila to talk about her book The Stealing (thestealing.com)Books discussed include:- The Country Doctor (Honoré de Balzac, 1833)- The House of the Cat and Racket (Balzac, 1830)- Little Novels (Wilkie Collins, 1887) - The Perfume (Pat...
2022-06-0152 minBooks BoysEpisode 20 (part 1) Welcome to Books Boys Episode 20!!We tried so hard to keep the runtime under 2hrs this month. TheDean! ventures into some more modern books, before taking refuge in dickens's deputy, and PJ sneaks in some 9th art to the reading list! We also have a surprise call-in from author Sharon Sutila to talk about her book The Stealing (thestealing.com)Books discussed include:- The Country Doctor (Honoré de Balzac, 1833)- The House of the Cat and Racket (Balzac, 1830)- Little Novels (Wilkie Collins, 1887) - The Perfume (Pat...
2022-06-0156 minBooks BoysEpisode 18 (part 2)Welcome to episode 18! We are books men! TheDean! & PJ tell us about their March reads, and chat with the author Kemka Ezinwo about her book Captured Within (agneskaye.com)Books Discussed include:- Joseph Balsamo / Memoirs Of a Physician pt2 (Alexandre Dumas, 1846)- Bouvard et Pécuchet (Gustave Flaubert, 1881)- The Illustrious Gaudissart (Honoré de Balzac, 1833)- Poetry Anthology (Miguel Hernandez, 1933-42)- Captured Within (Kemka Ezinwo, 2018)- Gallery Of Mothers (J.S. Latshaaw, 2020)- Top Girls (Caryl Churchill, 1982)- Never Let...
2022-04-0145 minBooks BoysEpisode 18 (part 1)Welcome to episode 18! We are books men! TheDean! & PJ tell us about their March reads, and chat with the author Kemka Ezinwo about her book Captured Within (agneskaye.com)Books Discussed include:- Joseph Balsamo / Memoirs Of a Physician pt2 (Alexandre Dumas, 1846)- Bouvard et Pécuchet (Gustave Flaubert, 1881)- The Illustrious Gaudissart (Honoré de Balzac, 1833)- Poetry Anthology (Miguel Hernandez, 1933-42)- Captured Within (Kemka Ezinwo, 2018)- Gallery Of Mothers (J.S. Latshaaw, 2020)- Top Girls (Caryl Churchill, 1982)- Never Let...
2022-04-0156 minBooks BoysEpisode 17 (part 2) Welcome to a fun positivity-filled episode where we loved all the books we read this month!! TheDean! & PJ chat about all their February reads and their recent excursions to bookshops together, give some recommendations, and interview our surprise guest, the author JS Latshaw (jlatshaw.com).We close with "It's So Hard", used with permission, by the amazing Rachael Sage. Books discussed include:- Winterset Hollow (Jonathan Edward Durham, 2021)- The Black Tulip (Alexandre Dumas, 1850)- Joseph Balsamo (aka Memoirs Of A Physician vol 1) (Alexandre Dumas, 1946-8)...
2022-03-0152 minBooks BoysEpisode 17 (part 1) Welcome to a fun positivity-filled episode where we loved all the books we read this month!! TheDean! & PJ chat about all their February reads and their recent excursions to bookshops together, give some recommendations, and interview our surprise guest, the author JS Latshaw (jlatshaw.com).We close with "It's So Hard", used with permission, by the amazing Rachael Sage. Books discussed include:- Winterset Hollow (Jonathan Edward Durham, 2021)- The Black Tulip (Alexandre Dumas, 1850)- Joseph Balsamo (aka Memoirs Of A Physician vol 1) (Alexandre Dumas, 1946-8)...
2022-03-011h 00Books BoysEpisode 16 (part 2)The Books Boys turn sweet 16! TheDean! and PJ (and Little Alfred) are back with another episode as we chat about what we have been reading in January, give some recommendations, play some music, Dean gets swindled by Dumas, and we speak with the amazing author Susan Ferber (susanfurberbooks.com) who surprised us with a call-in!Books discussed include:- Middlemarch (George Eliot, 1872)- The Argonautica (Apollonius Rhodius, C3rd BC)- Bruno's Dream (Iris Murdoch, 1969)- La Hojarasca (Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1972)- The Son of Porthos ("...
2022-02-0157 minBooks BoysEpisode 16 (part 1)The Books Boys turn sweet 16! TheDean! and PJ (and Little Alfred) are back with another episode as we chat about what we have been reading in January, give some recommendations, play some music, Dean gets swindled by Dumas, and we speak with the amazing author Susan Ferber (susanfurberbooks.com) who surprised us with a call-in!Books discussed include:- Middlemarch (George Eliot, 1872)- The Argonautica (Apollonius Rhodius, C3rd BC)- Bruno's Dream (Iris Murdoch, 1969)- La Hojarasca (Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1972)- The Son of Porthos ("...
2022-02-0155 minBooks BoysEpisode 15 (part 2) Happy New Year from the Books Boys!TheDean! & PJ chat about their December reading, give their top 3 books they reviewed in 2021, and interview author N. Daniel (ndaniel.us) who called in to talk about his brand new book Burn This City To The Ground Books discussed include:- La Casa De Los Espiritus (Isabel Allende, 1982)- Nicomachean Ethics (Aristotle, 350 BC)- The War Of The Worlds (H.G. Wells, 1898)- The Picture Of Dorian Gray, (Oscar Wilde, 1890)- The Sheep Man's Christmas (Haruki Murakami, 1989)...
2022-01-0142 minBooks BoysEpisode 15 (part 1) Happy New Year from the Books Boys!TheDean! & PJ chat about their December reading, give their top 3 books they reviewed in 2021, and interview author N. Daniel (ndaniel.us) who called in to talk about his brand new book Burn This City To The Ground Books discussed include:- La Casa De Los Espiritus (Isabel Allende, 1982)- Nicomachean Ethics (Aristotle, 350 BC)- The War Of The Worlds (H.G. Wells, 1898)- The Picture Of Dorian Gray, (Oscar Wilde, 1890)- The Sheep Man's Christmas (Haruki Murakami, 1989)...
2022-01-0139 minBooks BoysPatreon Preview: Play Boys Episode 7Get a limited time sneak peak at our latest patreon release from patreon.com/booksboysIt's Play Boys, our Shakespeare reviews / study aids. Up this time, Measure for Measure. Join TheDean! & Alex as we discuss the characters, events, themes, and morality of the play. Coming next week: Othello!You can get all our bonus shows, including Play Boys, Caper Captains (Agatha Christie), Games Guys, Music Men, Film Fellows, Forensic Friends (ancient greek oratory), and of course Darkplace Dreamers (TheDean! & Robert discuss the craziest and best TV show ever- garth marenghi's darkplace...
2021-12-131h 01Books BoysEpisode 14 (part 2)Hey hey it's Episode 14 of Books Boys! TheDean! & PJ catch up and chat about the books they've read in the past month. We also have a surprise call in from the author Juliet Rose (authorjulietrose.com)Books discussed include: - A Clergyman's Daughter (George Orwell, 1935)- The Histories (Herodotus, 430 B.C.)- Relato de Un Naufrago (Gabriel García Márquez, 1955)- Hard Boiled Wonderland & The End Of The World (Haruki Murakami, 1985)- Daredevil comics- Do Over (Juliet Rose, 2021)- La Gar...
2021-12-0148 minBooks BoysEpisode 14 (part 1)Hey hey it's Episode 14 of Books Boys! TheDean! & PJ catch up and chat about the books they've read in the past month. We also have a surprise call in from the author Juliet Rose (authorjulietrose.com)Books discussed include: - A Clergyman's Daughter (George Orwell, 1935)- The Histories (Herodotus, 430 B.C.)- Relato de Un Naufrago (Gabriel García Márquez, 1955)- Hard Boiled Wonderland & The End Of The World (Haruki Murakami, 1985)- Daredevil comics- Do Over (Juliet Rose, 2021)- La Gar...
2021-12-0143 minBooks BoysPatreon Preview: Darkplace Dreamers 1Get the whole series on patreon.com/booksboys- first episode free for everyone on all our feedsJoin TheDean! & Robert as we review the amazingly ridiculous 2004 show Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, about a horror hospital show they pretend to have made in the 80s, involving matt berry, richard ayoade, and more familiar faces See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-11-1624 minBooks BoysEpisode 13 (part 2)It's the 1 year anniversary show!! It's also Hallowe'en, and we have some treats in store for you. We review some Orwell, learn how to run, and talk to Jonathan Edward Durham about his amazing book Winterset Hollow (jonathanedwarddurham.com). Also hear about TheDean!'s trip to Madrid to scour the local bookshops. - Burmese Days (George Orwell, 1934)- Coming Up For Air (George Orwell, 1939)- You Don't Know Who You Are Until You've Gone Too Far (Leah Sackett, upcoming)- Winterset Hollow (Jonathan Edward Durham, 2021)- What I Talk A...
2021-11-0142 minBooks BoysEpisode 13 (part 1)It's the 1 year anniversary show!! It's also Hallowe'en, and we have some treats in store for you. We review some Orwell, learn how to run, and talk to Jonathan Edward Durham about his amazing book Winterset Hollow (jonathanedwarddurham.com). Also hear about TheDean!'s trip to Madrid to scour the local bookshops. - Burmese Days (George Orwell, 1934)- Coming Up For Air (George Orwell, 1939)- You Don't Know Who You Are Until You've Gone Too Far (Leah Sackett, upcoming)- Winterset Hollow (Jonathan Edward Durham, 2021)- What I Talk A...
2021-11-0147 min
Books BoysBooks Boys- Episode 12 (part 2) It's the final month of our first year of books boys!PJ keeps it light-hearted, while TheDean! gets very annoyed with Jane Austen and Virgil. We also hear from the lovely Sandy Barker (sandybarker.com) as she chats about her books. Remember you can get all our extra shows like Play Boys, Caper Captains, Forensic Friends, Interviews with musicians and more at patreon.com/booksboysBooks discussed include:- Emma (Jane Austen, 1815)- The Aeneid (Virgil, 19BC)- Silas Marner (George Eliot, 1861)- O...
2021-10-0344 min
Books BoysBooks Boys- Episode 12 (part 1) It's the final month of our first year of books boys!PJ keeps it light-hearted, while TheDean! gets very annoyed with Jane Austen and Virgil. We also hear from the lovely Sandy Barker (sandybarker.com) as she chats about her books. Remember you can get all our extra shows like Play Boys, Caper Captains, Forensic Friends, Interviews with musicians and more at patreon.com/booksboysBooks discussed include:- Emma (Jane Austen, 1815)- The Aeneid (Virgil, 19BC)- Silas Marner (George Eliot, 1861)- O...
2021-10-0245 min
Books BoysBonus: The OdysseyJoin us for a special crossover episode as TheDean! chats with Erlend from the Well That Aged Well history podcast about the ancient greek epic poem, The Odyssey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-08-1347 min
Books BoysBooks Boys - Episode 10 (part 2)TheDean! & PJ are back for Episode 10 of Books Boys!! Have you figured out what books are yet?This month, TheDean!'s a die-hard romantic, and PJ goes through the looking glass. Plus we have TWO call-ins, one from the author Rev Aleeceha Pitts (aleecheapitts.com)and one from @secondhandbookman who tells the books boys about a rare Dickens story. Remember, you can get early access, plus all the bonus shows, including Caper Captains (this month's will also feature secondhandbookman), Play Boys, Film Fellows, Interviews from the Vault, and more, for $3 or £2.50 a month at patreon.com...
2021-08-0148 min
Books BoysBooks Boys - Episode 10 (part1)TheDean! & PJ are back for Episode 10 of Books Boys!! Have you figured out what books are yet?This month, TheDean!'s a die-hard romantic, and PJ goes through the looking glass. Plus we have TWO call-ins, one from the author Rev Aleeceha Pitts (aleecheapitts.com)and one from @secondhandbookman who tells the books boys about a rare Dickens story. Remember, you can get early access, plus all the bonus shows, including Caper Captains (this month's will also feature secondhandbookman), Play Boys, Film Fellows, Interviews from the Vault, and more, for $3 or £2.50 a month at patreon.com...
2021-08-0150 min
Books BoysBooks Boys - Episode 9 Welcome back to Episode 9 of the books boys podcast! We tried so hard to keep it concise this time as we had alot of books to cover! TheDean! & PJ have both done alot of reading this month, and have also both taken the time to read something for mental wellbeing and mindfulness. Then the fantastic author Leah Holbrook Sackett (leaholbrooksackett.com) calls in to chat about her novella Raising St. Elisabeth, and her short stories. Remember you can get our show early, plus all our bonus shows (Play boys, caper captains, film fellows, and more!) at ...
2021-06-301h 46Books BoysBonus: Film Fellows 1: PSYCHOJoin us for the debut of a new bonus show as TheDean! meets Sarah from the Two Chicks Talkin' Flicks podcast for a special crossover bonus episode where we review both the book and movie versions of PSYCHOGet all our bonus shows at patreon.com/booksboys
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2021-06-151h 04
Books BoysBooks Boys - Episode 6 Half a year already? And the kids still don't know what books are?Join TheDean! & PJ for episode 6 of books boys! TheDean! has read some Victorian literature and is now off to apply to be a governess. PJ has read some soviet sci-fi and German poetry! Plus Carolyn Hobdey calls in to chat about her book "All The Twats I Met Along The Way". Get it, Buy it, Books!Books discussed include:- No Name (Wilkie Collins, 1962)- Uncle Silas (J. Sheridan Le Fanu, 1964)- The Wife Of Sir I...
2021-03-311h 38
Books BoysBooks Boys - Episode 5TheDean! & PJ are back with the 5th episode of the Books Boys Podcast!This is a special episode where we look in depth at the works of Carlos Ruiz ZafónAs always, we also make some other recommendations at the end as well. Plus, author Annabelle Steele called into the show to chat about her new book Being Amani!DOWNLOADFor audiobooks: go to audibletrial.com/booksboysBooks discussed include:By Carlos Ruiz Zafón:- The Prince of Mist / El Principe de la Ni...
2021-02-281h 35
Books BoysBooks Boys - Episode 1 Hey! It's the pilot episode of Books Boys! And we forgot to get our pilot's license!Join TheDean! and PJ as they talk about the books they've been reading this month, and some Hallowe'en recommendations!DOWNLOADBooks discussed include: The Time of the Hero (La ciudad y los perros, 1963) by Mario Vargas LlosaOne Hundred Years of Solitude (Cien Años de Soledad, 1967) by Gabriel García MárquezBattle Royale (バトル・ロワイアル, 1999) by Koushun TakamiThe Crimson Labyrinth (クリムゾンの迷宮, 1999) by Yusuke KishiThe Tenant Of Wildfell Hall ( 1848) by Anne BrontëShirley (1849) by Charlotte Brontë Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily...
2020-10-3136 min