Books Boys

TheDean! & Alex Brown•www.booksboys.com

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Want some book reviews or book recommendations? Or do you not know what books even are? We've got you covered!

On the last day of every month, wthe books boys get together to teach the new generation about books! They talk about what they've been reading that month, make some recommendations, and speak to authors who call into the show about their work!

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Books Boys Bonus: Michael Pellegrino Interview

For the launch of his new site theauthorsworld.com we chat to Michael Pellegrino, member of the Writers' Guild of America, and the Authors' Guild, and voting member of the Recording Academy, former agent to the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ice T, and Jermaine Jackson get all our bonus shows at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 9

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 show...

Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 9

Books Boys - Episode 8

The Books Boys are back with more book talk on episode 8! This month we chat about some classic literature, we juxtapose the romantic with the realistic, and then unexpectedly the amazing author Denis Shaughnessy ( theawfulauthor.com ) calls in to chat about his ground-breaking writing style Books discussed include: - Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen, 1811) - Northanger Abbey (Jane Austen, 1817) - Old Goriot (Honoré de Balzac, 1835) - The Awful Truth about the Sushing Prize (Denis Shaughnessy,...

May 31, 2021•1 hr 55 min

Books Boys - Episode 7

Welcome to Episode 7 of Books Boys! This month we talk about an interesting mix of books, and we chat to author Anne Wedgwood about her first book The Botanist! annewedgwood.com If you like us, check out patreon.com/booksboys for our extra shows and early access, or leave us a 5* review! Books discussed include: - The Mill On The Floss (George Eliot, 1860) - Flowers In The Attic , Petals On The Wind , If There Be Thorns (Virginia "VC" Andrews, 1979-1981) - Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen, 181...

Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 38 min

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 Isaac Harma n ...

Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 39 min

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 Zafón As 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! DOWNLOAD For audiobooks: go to audibletrial.com/booksboys Books discussed include: By Carlos Ruiz Zafón: - The Prince of Mist / El Principe de la Niebla (1993) - The Shadow of the ...

Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 36 min

Books Boys - Episode 4

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Books Boys Podcast! As always, we discuss the latest books we've been reading, and give some book recommendations. We also get a surprise call-in by musician/artist/writer Kyron Bourke! (check him out on Spotify) Books discussed include: - Louise De La Valliere & The Man In The Iron Mask (Alexandre Dumas, 1849) - Keep The Aspidistra Flying (George Orwell, 1936) - Gulliver's Travels (Jonathon Swift, 1726) - One Little Mistak e (Emma Curtis, 2017) - Magpie Murders (...

Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min

Books Boys - Episode 3

Welcome to the 3rd episode, and Christmas special, of Books Boys! Read some books!! This month we discuss: - Sentimental Education (Gustave Flaubert, 1869) - Cousin Bette (Honoré de Balzac, 1847) - After Dark (Wilkie Collins, 1856) - The Apartmen t (K.L. Slater, 2020) - Reason Without Rhyme, & Fifty-Seven Pebbles (Eileen T. O'Neill, 2013 & 2015) And we also give our Christmas recommendations! Then we cross over with Kant's Dream to hear the latest single from Kyron Bourke (ft. Maeve Smyt...

Dec 27, 2020•56 min

Books Boys - Episode 2

Episode 2 of the Books Boys Podcasts is here! Tell your friends! Books discussed include: - The Vicomte de Bragelonne (Alexandre Dumas, 1847-50) - Villete (Charlotte Bronte, 1853) - Candide [and Other Works] (Voltaire, 1759) - Don Quixote (Miguel de Cervantes, 1605-1615) - Dylan Dog comics (Tiziano Sclavi, 1986-pres) DOWNLOAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 30, 2020•51 min

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! DOWNLOAD Books discussed include: The Time of the Hero (La ciudad y los perros, 1963) by Mario Vargas Llosa One Hundred Years of Solitude (Cien Años de Soledad, 1967) by Gabriel García Márquez Battle Royale (バトル・ロワイアル, 1999) by Koushun Takami The Crimson Labyrinth (クリムゾンの迷宮, 1999) by Yusuke Kis...

Oct 31, 2020•36 min

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Oct 25, 2020•58 sec

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