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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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Books Boys- Episode 12 (part 1)

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2021/10/02

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)- One

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39:55

Episode 11 (part 2)

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2021/09/01

Welcome to Episode 11! The Books Boys are back with another stacked episode!PJ buys toilet paper, we get sued, we visit The Night Hunter, and of course, we review and recommend some Books!Plus the amazing author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger calls in to discuss her brand new book The Woman At The Gates, a World War 2 novel with a lot of her real family history included, which comes out 2nd September. (https://inktreks.com)Remember you can get the show early and ad-free, plus get all our extra shows and

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48:20

Episode 11 (part 1)

Books Boys ·

2021/09/01

Welcome to Episode 11! The Books Boys are back with another stacked episode!PJ buys toilet paper, we get sued, we visit The Night Hunter, and of course, we review and recommend some Books!Plus the amazing author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger calls in to discuss her brand new book The Woman At The Gates, a World War 2 novel with a lot of her real family history included, which comes out 2nd September. (https://inktreks.com)Remember you can get the show early and ad-free, plus get all our extra shows and

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48:28

Books Boys - Episode 10 (part 2)

Books Boys ·

2021/08/01

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 @secondhandbookmanwho 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

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50:31

Books Boys - Episode 10 (part1)

Books Boys ·

2021/08/01

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 @secondhandbookmanwho 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

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Books Boys Bonus: Michael Pellegrino Interview

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2021/07/06

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 Jacksonget all our bonus shows at patreon.com/booksboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:46:33

Books Boys - Episode 9

Books Boys ·

2021/06/30

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

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1:55:05

Books Boys - Episode 8

Books Boys ·

2021/05/31

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 styleBooks 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, 2019)-

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1:37:53

Books Boys - Episode 7

Books Boys ·

2021/04/30

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.comIf 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, 1813)- Jeeves In

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1:38:38

Books Boys - Episode 6

Books Boys ·

2021/03/31

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 Harman (H.G

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1:35:53

Books Boys - Episode 5

Books Boys ·

2021/02/28

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 Niebla(1993)- The Shadow of the Wind / La

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Books Boys - Episode 4

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2021/01/31

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 Mistake (Emma Curtis, 2017)- Magpie Murders (Anthony

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Books Boys - Episode 3

Books Boys ·

2020/12/27

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 Apartment (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 hearthe latest single from Kyron Bourke (ft. Maeve Smyth & based

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50:38

Books Boys - Episode 2

Books Boys ·

2020/11/30

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.

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Books Boys - Episode 1

Books Boys ·

2020/10/31

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

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2020/10/25

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