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Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2025-06-01
1h 59
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2025-04-28
2h 04
Books Boys
Playboys Extra 19: Translations
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex & Darkplace Robert as we talk about an Irish play. 3 interesting facts:1. We've been in a theatre named after this writer. 2. Today is Dean's birthday.3. This episode was originally uploaded to patreon from inside the Sagrada Familia. 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...
2025-04-20
1h 03
Books Boys
Darkplace Dreamers Episode 31: Twilight Zone 2
his was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you 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!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-13
21 min
Books Boys
Darkplace Dreamers Episode 30: Twilight Zone 1
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you 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!booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
2025-04-12
20 min
Books Boys
Playboys Of Attica 15: Cyclops
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.
2025-04-06
21 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-04-05
34 min
Books Boys
Episode 54: What We Read In March
It'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...
2025-04-01
1h 48
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-03-23
1h 21
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-03-09
36 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-03-08
43 min
Books Boys
Episode 53: What We Read In February
Dean, 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...
2025-03-01
2h 10
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-02-27
32 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-02-08
55 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2025-02-01
1h 34
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2025-01-08
50 min
Books Boys
Top 3 books of 2024
Dean & Alex list their top 3 books of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-25
05 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-12-10
42 min
Books Boys
Episode 50: What We Read In November
The 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...
2024-12-01
1h 54
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-11-09
52 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2024-11-01
2h 14
Books Boys
Film 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.
2024-10-24
29 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-10-20
29 min
Books Boys
Film 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.
2024-09-15
26 min
Books Boys
Playboys Of Attica 6: Agamemnon
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 another tragedy: AgamemnonFor the latest episodes go to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-08
36 min
Books Boys
Film 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.
2024-08-15
32 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-08-08
36 min
Books Boys
Episode 46: What We Read In July
After 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)...
2024-08-01
2h 22
Books Boys
Film 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.
2024-07-15
33 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-07-08
36 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2024-07-01
2h 06
Books Boys
Film 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.
2024-06-18
30 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-06-11
51 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2024-06-01
1h 43
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-05-08
33 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2024-04-27
1h 04
Books Boys
Playboys Of Attica 1: The Clouds
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, 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.
2024-04-08
56 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)
2024-04-01
2h 15
Books Boys
Episode 40: What We Read In January
The 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)
2024-02-01
2h 18
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2024-01-01
1h 45
Books Boys
Darkplace 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.
2023-12-22
24 min
Books Boys
Playboys Episode 15: Much Ado About Nothing
Here'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.
2023-12-15
1h 07
Books Boys
Episode 38: What We Read In November
We 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...
2023-12-01
2h 06
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2023-11-08
33 min
Books Boys
Episode 37: 3 Year Anniversary: What We Read In October
Join 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...
2023-11-01
2h 44
Books Boys
Episode 36: What We Read In September
Join 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...
2023-10-02
1h 17
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2023-09-01
1h 20
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2023-09-01
1h 01
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2023-08-15
54 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2023-08-01
1h 26
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2023-08-01
1h 05
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2023-07-01
1h 35
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2023-06-15
1h 09
Books Boys
Episode 32: What We Read In May
Playboy 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...
2023-06-01
1h 28
Books Boys
Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 2: The Jew Of Malta
Travel 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.
2023-05-14
42 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2023-04-15
1h 25
Books Boys
Playboys Episode 11: Macbeth
Join 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.
2023-04-08
1h 00
Books Boys
Darkplace 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.
2023-03-22
28 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2023-03-08
1h 01
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2023-03-01
44 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2023-03-01
47 min
Books Boys
Darkplace Dreamers Episode 4
Exactly 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.
2023-02-22
33 min
Books Boys
Playboys 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.
2023-02-15
1h 33
Books Boys
Playboys Episode 7: Measure For Measure
Originally 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.
2023-02-08
1h 01
Books Boys
Darkplace Dreamers Episode 3
Exactly 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.
2023-01-22
24 min
Books Boys
Darkplace Dreamers Episode 2
Exactly 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.
2022-12-22
27 min
Books Boys
Darkplace Dreamers Episode 1
Exactly 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.
2022-11-22
24 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-11-01
50 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-11-01
1h 22
Books Boys
patreon preview: Darkplace Dreamers season 2
Unexpectedly 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.
2022-08-15
31 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-08-01
55 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-08-01
57 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2022-07-01
48 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2022-07-01
55 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-06-01
52 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-06-01
56 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-04-01
45 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2022-04-01
56 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2022-03-01
52 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2022-03-01
1h 00
Books Boys
Episode 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 ("...
2022-02-01
57 min
Books Boys
Episode 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 ("...
2022-02-01
55 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2022-01-01
42 min
Books Boys
Episode 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)...
2022-01-01
39 min
Books Boys
Patreon Preview: Play Boys Episode 7
Get 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...
2021-12-13
1h 01
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2021-12-01
48 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2021-12-01
43 min
Books Boys
Patreon Preview: Darkplace Dreamers 1
Get 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.
2021-11-16
24 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2021-11-01
42 min
Books Boys
Episode 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...
2021-11-01
47 min
Books Boys
Books 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...
2021-10-03
44 min
Books Boys
Books 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...
2021-10-02
45 min
Books Boys
Bonus: The Odyssey
Join 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.
2021-08-13
47 min
Books Boys
Books 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...
2021-08-01
48 min
Books Boys
Books 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...
2021-08-01
50 min
Books Boys
Books 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 ...
2021-06-30
1h 46
Books Boys
Bonus: Film Fellows 1: PSYCHO
Join 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-15
1h 04
Books Boys
Books 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...
2021-03-31
1h 38
Books Boys
Books Boys - Episode 5
TheDean! & 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...
2021-02-28
1h 35
Books Boys
Books 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...
2020-10-31
36 min