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Books Boys

TheDean! & Alex Brownwww.booksboys.com

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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Episodes

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 6

Travel back in time a year, and open the doors of darkplace for the final time, as Dean and Darkplace Robert review the final episode of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace For more Darkplace Dreamers, reviewing The Sandman, head to patreon.com/booksboys This episode is called The Creeping Moss From The Shores of Shuggoth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 22, 202331 min

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 Venice For the latest episodes head to patreon/com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20231 hr 26 min

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.

Apr 08, 20231 hr

Episode 30 (part 2): What We Read In March

30!! The Podcast is 30 just like both Books Boys! Join Dean & PJ as we chat all about the books we read in March, and later get a surprise call-in from John Constable ( john-constable-author.com ) Books discussed include: - The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023) - Henry Esmond (W.M. Thackeray, 1852) - The Cossacks (Leo Tolstoy, 1878) - The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850) - El Palacio De La Medianoche / The Midnight Palace (Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 2011) - The Little Ghost (...

Apr 01, 202345 minEp. 30

Episode 30 (part 1): What We Read In March

30!! The Podcast is 30 just like both Books Boys! Join Dean & PJ as we chat all about the books we read in March, and later get a surprise call-in from John Constable ( john-constable-author.com ) Books discussed include: - The Chanteuse From Cape Town (John Constable, 2023) - Henry Esmond (W.M. Thackeray, 1852) - The Cossacks (Leo Tolstoy, 1878) - The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850) - El Palacio De La Medianoche / The Midnight Palace (Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 2011) - The Little Ghost (...

Apr 01, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 30

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 5

Originally released on patreon in March 2022. Get the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Join TheDean! & Darkplace Robert as they review another crazy episode of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace Episode 5: Scotch Mist booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202329 min

Playboys Episode 10: Taming Of The Shrew

Originally released on patreon in Feb 2022. Get the latest episodes at patreon.com/booksboys We discuss the characters, themes, events, and morality of this controversial play, and PJ plays guitar. booksboys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202351 min

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/booksboys Join 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.

Mar 08, 20231 hr 2 min

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 bo...

Mar 01, 202345 minEp. 29

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 bo...

Mar 01, 202348 minEp. 29

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/booksboys Episode 4: The Apes Of Wrath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 202333 min

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.

Feb 15, 20231 hr 34 min

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.

Feb 08, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 28 (part 2): What We Read In January

It's time for Episode 28, and Dean might have read a little too much! PJ gets excited for Michael Ende, Dean trashes Cormac McCarthy, and we have a surprise call-in from Peter Morris, co-author of The East German Spy Mistress. Books reviewed include: - Entremeses / entr'actes (Cervantes, 1615) - Novelas Ejemplares / exemplary novels (Cervantes, 1613) - The Road (Cormac McCarthy, 2006) - Rio Sonora (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2010) - Amor y Pedegogía / love and pedagogy (Miguel de Unamuno, 1902) - The ...

Feb 01, 202357 minEp. 28

Episode 28 (part 1): What We Read In January

It's time for Episode 28, and Dean might have read a little too much! PJ gets excited for Michael Ende, Dean trashes Cormac McCarthy, and we have a surprise call-in from Peter Morris, co-author of The East German Spy Mistress. Books reviewed include: - Entremeses / entr'actes (Cervantes, 1615) - Novelas Ejemplares / exemplary novels (Cervantes, 1613) - The Road (Cormac McCarthy, 2006) - Rio Sonora (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2010) - Amor y Pedegogía / love and pedagogy (Miguel de Unamuno, 1902) - The ...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 28

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/booksboys episode 3: skipper the eye child, this one is wild warning: graphic scenes discussed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 22, 202325 minEp. 3

Playboys Episode 6: Hamlet

Originally released May 2021, join Dean & PJ as we review Hamlet for new episodes, it's patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202343 minEp. 6

Playboys Episode 5: Romeo & Juliet

Originally released april 2021, Join Dean & PJ as we review the ultimate romance for new episodes head to patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 202351 minEp. 5

Episode 27: What We Read In December

Happy New Year from the Books Boys! Join Dean, PJ, and PJ's cuatrico as we end the year with our final reviews. We also get a surprise call-in from author Elma Linz Kanefield (elmalinzkanefield.com) Books discussed include: - The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo, 1831) - La Celestina (Fernando de Rojas, 1499) - Don Juan (Gonzalo Torrente Ballester, 1963) - The El Paso Red Flame Gas Station (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2017) - Hamlet's Mirror (Elma Linz Kanefield, 2022) - The Dog That Nino Didn't Ha...

Jan 01, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 27

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/booksboys Here is Episode 2: Hell Hath Fury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202227 minEp. 2

PlayBoys Episode 4: As You Like It

Originally released April 2021, Dean & PJ review As PJ Didn't Like It Get the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202224 minEp. 4

PlayBoys Episode 3: Comedy of Errors

Originally released in April 2021, listen back to Dean & PJ reviewing Dean's fav Shakespeare play, The Comedy Of Errors Get the latest episodes on patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 202222 minEp. 3

Episode 26 (part 1): What We Read In November

Welcome to Books Boys 26! This month is a stacked show with tons of books and 2 interviews! Dean has been travelling through time to read books set in the ancient world, and PJ has been reading lots of children's books, plus surprise call-ins by authors Lindsay Sealey (lindsaysealey.com) and J. Reeder Archuleta. Books discussed include: - The Best Good Horse (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2022) - Made For More (Lindsay Sealey, 2022) - Yo, Julia (Santiago Posteguillo, 2018) - Murder In The Garden of Socra...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 26

Episode 26 (part 2): What We Read In November

Welcome to Books Boys 26! This month is a stacked show with tons of books and 2 interviews! Dean has been travelling through time to read books set in the ancient world, and PJ has been reading lots of children's books, plus surprise call-ins by authors Lindsay Sealey (lindsaysealey.com) and J. Reeder Archuleta. Books discussed include: - The Best Good Horse (J. Reeder Archuleta, 2022) - Made For More (Lindsay Sealey, 2022) - Yo, Julia (Santiago Posteguillo, 2018) - Murder In The Garden of Socra...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 14 min

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/booksboys Here is Episode 1: Once Upon A Beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 22, 202224 minEp. 1

PlayBoys Episodes 1&2

We are now releasing the early episodes of Playboys for free on our Books boys feed, but if you want more, and want to keep up to date with the latest episodes of playboys and all our shows, head over to patreon.com/booksboys and throw us $3/£2/50 a month Here we have episodes 1 and 2 with Dean & PJ which were originally released on patreon in April 2021 Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Tempest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 15, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 12

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 D...

Nov 01, 202250 minEp. 25

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 D...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 25

Episode 24 (part 2)

The 2nd year is at an end! Join Dean & PJ as we chat about all the books we read in September, and chat with author and founder of Speak up Sis magazine Angel Charmaine ( speakupsis.com ) Books discussed include: - Don Quijote part 2 (Cervantes, 1615) - Marianela (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1878) - Countess De Charny (Alexandre Dumas, 1853-5) - Speak Up Sis magazine - Unfettered Journey (Gary F. Bengier, 2020) - Scenes of Clerical Life (George Eliot, 1857) - If I Ran The Zoo (Dr. Seuss, 1950) Get ...

Oct 01, 202254 minEp. 24

Episode 24 (part 1)

The 2nd year is at an end! Join Dean & PJ as we chat about all the books we read in September, and chat with author and founder of Speak up Sis magazine Angel Charmaine ( speakupsis.com ) Books discussed include: - Don Quijote part 2 (Cervantes, 1615) - Marianela (Benito Pérez Galdós, 1878) - Countess De Charny (Alexandre Dumas, 1853-5) - Speak Up Sis magazine - Unfettered Journey (Gary F. Bengier, 2020) - Scenes of Clerical Life (George Eliot, 1857) - If I Ran The Zoo (Dr. Seuss, 1950) Get ...

Oct 01, 202256 minEp. 24
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