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Books Boys

TheDean! & Alex Brown

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 32: What We Read In May

Books Boys ·

2023/06/01

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

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31:10

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 7

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2023/05/21

Dean and darkplace robert are back with a new series of Darkplace Dreamers, now reviewing the netflix show The Sandman.This show was released on patreon.com/booksboys starting Aug 2022. You can get the newest series there now, where we review Hammer House Of Horror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:07

Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 2: The Jew Of Malta

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2023/05/14

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.

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34:59

Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 1: Dr Faustus

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2023/05/07

This month we bring you (so far the only) 2 episodes of Renaissance Renaissanced, where we look at plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries. Christopher Marlowe - Dr Faustus, make a deal with the devil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:29

Episode 31 (part 2): What We Read In April

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2023/05/01

Welcome to Episode 31, the same age as both Books Boys! Happy birthday to both of us.Dean & PJ cover the books they read in April, hear a couple of recommendations in voicemails, chat to the author Albert Kemp, and PJ gives a big announcement.Books discussed include:- Killing Plato/ El Asesinato De Platón (Marcus Chicot, 2020)- Brexit Unmasked (Albert Kemp, 2023)- The Swindler / El Buscón (Francisco de Quevedo, 1626)- The Tragedy Of a Genius / The Quest For The Absolute (Honoré de Balzac, 1834)-

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56:46

Episode 31 (part 1) : What We Read In April

Books Boys ·

2023/05/01

Welcome to Episode 31, the same age as both Books Boys! Happy birthday to both of us.Dean & PJ cover the books they read in April, hear a couple of recommendations in voicemails, chat to the author Albert Kemp, and PJ gives a big announcement.Books discussed include:- Killing Plato/ El Asesinato De Platón (Marcus Chicot, 2020)- Brexit Unmasked (Albert Kemp, 2023)- The Swindler / El Buscón (Francisco de Quevedo, 1626)- The Tragedy Of a Genius / The Quest For The Absolute (Honoré de Balzac, 1834)-

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31:27

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 6

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2023/04/22

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 DarkplaceFor more Darkplace Dreamers, reviewing The Sandman, head topatreon.com/booksboysThis episode is called The Creeping Moss From The Shores of Shuggoth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:33

Playboys Episode 12: The Merchant Of Venice

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2023/04/15

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.

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Playboys Episode 11: Macbeth

Books Boys ·

2023/04/08

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.

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44:32

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

Books Boys ·

2023/04/01

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(Otfried

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

Books Boys ·

2023/04/01

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(Otfried

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28:53

Darkplace Dreamers: Episode 5

Books Boys ·

2023/03/22

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.

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Playboys Episode 10: Taming Of The Shrew

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2023/03/15

Originally released on patreon in Feb 2022. Get the latest episodes at patreon.com/booksboysWe 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.

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Playboys Episode 9: A Winter's Tale

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2023/03/08

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.

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44:35

Episode 29 (part 2) : What We Read In Feb

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2023/03/01

Here we go! All our February reads! We finally managed to keep it concise this month. Hear reviews of whatTheDean!, 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)Atbooksboys.comyou

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47:44

Episode 29 (part 1): What We Read In Feb

Books Boys ·

2023/03/01

Here we go! All our February reads! We finally managed to keep it concise this month. Hear reviews of whatTheDean!, 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)Atbooksboys.comyou

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33:23

Darkplace Dreamers Episode 4

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2023/02/22

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

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1:33:55

Playboys Episode 8: Othello

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2023/02/15

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.

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Playboys Episode 7: Measure For Measure

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2023/02/08

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 outpatreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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2023/02/01

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 Neverending

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