Bookclub

Sometimes, Dead Is Better

Join us for yet another fine episode of Bookclub. In this episode, we're discussing S.K.'s Pet Sematary, a nibling betrayal, neurodivergence, and more.  Next book: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut

Wake Up, Sheeple!

Wake up, sheeple! The truth is out there. Or is it? If it is, is it worth knowing? Is it worth it to die over tax evasion? Find the answer to these questions and more as Ansel and Dillon have a lucid, rational, and powerful discussion about Behold A Pale Horse by Milton William Cooper. Next book: Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Shire Jail

Begin your journey into Middle-earth. The inspiration for the upcoming original series on Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We're talking about the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien and related works. We have fun playing a guessing game with deranged YouTube comments and top things off with three bawdy fan fictions. Enjoy!

Kidz Rock

Join us for a meandering discussion centered around Stephen King's Under the Dome. Next book: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Cancellation of Tolkien

Join us as we discuss the 3rd and 4th books of the Red Book of Westmarch, commonly referred to as The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien, wherein we cancel the author. Or do we? I guess you'll have to listen to find out. Next book: Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac

Where The Mosquitoes Feast

In this episode of Bookclub, we discuss Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Also, Elijah gives us some news updates, Tarica drops some Bible knowledge on us, and Ansel and Dillon report on their viewing of the latest Left Behind movie. Next book: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

Seminole Wind

Join us as [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED] welcome special guest host [REDACTED] to discuss Winning Football: My Stories and Secrets Revealed (Winning At Its Best) by Dwight Bowling, Sr. CONTENT WARNING: This episode involves discussion of the sexual assault of minors. Next book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Rapenadoes on a Plane

Come have a listen as Tarica, Elijah, and Dillon discuss the seminal true crime novel, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. We cover the veracity of the story as told, Capote's relationship with Harper Lee, and the nature of true crime as a genre. Other topics include Meatloaf's song about baseball, canceled pizza, and the eponymous Rapenadoes on a Plane. Next book: Winning Football: My Stories & Secrets Revealed (Winning At Its Best) by Dwight Bowling, Sr.

Purecast

Join us as we discuss a myriad of selections from the Christian streaming service Pureflix, including animated Bibleman, a Louie Anderson-hosted Christian stand-up showcase, God Is Not Dead 2, Eastbound and Down but with Jesus, and more. Next book: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Handsome Dude Energy

The Re-Fellowship of the Ring

Join us as we re-discuss John R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The first discussion was lost in the deeps of the Mines of Technical Issues, but this one emerged with white robes and shit. Next episode: The Collected Works of Jim Henson

Cornholin'

Join us as we have an insightful, erudite discussion of Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Next book: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

Enwhitlement

Join us as we discuss Neil W. White III's book In the Sanctuary of Outcasts. It's ostensibly about the last leper colony in America, but is actually about a rich white dude. Next book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

DEATH TO XMAS 2021

R.I.P. XMAS HAPPY HONDA DAYS MERRY N.O.E.L. SEASON SLIDESHOW: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1coXQtRoH4WF-_Y1RnYRP88qDx4sTaD-Zng8nkUdCSgw/edit?usp=sharing

White Daddy and Red Daddy

Join us as we discuss the finale of Stephen King's Dark Tower series, The Dark Tower. We also take a sordid trip into the land of fan fiction, provide account of baseball without the express written consent of MLB, and get a lesson in etiquette from Google Assistant. Next book: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir by Neil White

Coatse

Journey with Bookclub to the heart of normal space as we discuss the 1978 sci-fi masterpiece starring the Hoff, Marjoe, and giant robots with boobs. Next book: The Dark Tower by Stephen King

Hey Seventeen

Join us as we discuss Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs as well as the discography of Steely Dan. Other topics include Chaos Magic, the Grammys, and erotic fanfiction. Next "book:" Starcrash by David Hasselhoff

The Lord of the Cringe

Join the Dillsbury Poboy, AC Rowdy, and T-Willikers as we continue our discussion of Stephen King's Dark Tower series with the penultimate installment, Song of Susannah. We discuss the author's regrettable decision to place himself as a character in his own magnum opus, the fact that Stephen King did 9/11, and a myriad of other topics that are all more interesting than the book. Next book: Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs Also, the discography of Steely Dan

Dr. Strangecandy or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Slave Labor

In this episode the club discusses Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We also inevitably discuss the movie adaptations and come to a consensus on whether or not the author is cancelled (spoiler alert: he is). Next book: Song of Susannah by Stephen King

Girls Gone Wicky-Wicky-Wild

Join us for this episode as we promptly cancel Lewis Carroll, discuss the films of Tim Burton, and ponder the steam-powered vibrator. We also talk about Alice's Adventures In Wonderland a little bit. Next book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Am I Pregnant With A Demon Baby?

In this episode, we continue our journey to the Dark Tower as we discuss Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King. You can set your watch and warrant to it! Next book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Crimes Against Mewmanity

Join us as we discuss Zachary Auburn's How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety. We also discuss page 3 of The Insane Letter I Received, beloved childhood cats, and the 1930s-era anti-catnip propaganda film Nipper Madness. Next book: Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King

The McConaissance

Join us as we discuss Matthew McConaughey's memoir, Greenlights with special guest, Tarica Lesley. We discuss dreams, Dr. Seuss, and just plain old livin'. Next book: How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety by Zachary Auburn

Raunching Around

Join us as we discuss raunching around, Tool, and the fourth book in the Dark Tower Series: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King. Next book: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Cancel Culture is Getting Out of Control

Join us as we discuss The Ratline: Love, Lies, and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive by Philippe Sands. We also talk about punching Nazis, play a game, and read some news from White Supremacist Lake Woebegone. Next book: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King

Great for Adults and Kids Too!

Join us for this episode of Bookclub as we discuss the intrepid Ursula K. LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea. We also play Is It Kiss or AC/DC. Send mail to [email protected] Next book: The Ratline: Love, Lies, and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive by Philippe Sands

Not Rad At All

Join us as we discuss Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. Unfortunately, the antidote didn't take, because this episode is chaotic as all get out. Check out the Hoffction here. Send mail to [email protected]. Next book: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin

Through the Night

Through the night Through the night forever Through the night we ridе until dawn is in sight To the light That will unravel All mysteriеs, yeah tonight we break free Outro music by Jason Beasley. Next book: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

DEATH TO XMAS 2020

R.I.P. XMAS HAPPY HONDA DAYS

At Least She Got Some Coffee

Join us as we welcome Jason Beasley into the club to discuss Ottessa Moshfegh's reanimated abortion of a novel, Death In Her Hands. Next book: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind

Of Tubes and Demons

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ZAMM

Join Bookclub for a spirited discussion about Accidental Racism, ZAMM, and the Hoff's hot new heavy metal single. Next book: The Wastelands by Stephen King

Late Onset Rapture

Get left behind with Bookclub and special guests Alex Byrd and Dereck Alred as we discuss Left Behind: A Novel of Earth's Last Days by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, our experiences with Xianity, and all things rapture. Next book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

Downunder Station

Join us in the club as we discuss C.J. Cherryh's Downbelow Station. Other topics include the Nintendo 64 controller, AC/DC's new single, and getting triggered. Next Book: Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '20

Join us and special guest Alex Byrd as we discuss Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72. Warning! This episode contains spoilers for the '72 presidential election. Next book: Downbelow Station by C.J. Cherryh

The Scoop Is Coming

Join us as Elijah subverts the medium with his selection of the film Soylent Green starring Charlton Heston. Meanwhile, Dillon subverts the subverter and reports on the book on which the film was based, Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison. Next book: Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S. Thompson

Honk Mah-Fahs

Join us as we continue on the path to the Dark Tower as we club The Drawing of the Three with returning guest Tarica Lesley. To be fair though, we mostly talk about Ray Stevens. Next "book": Soylent Green by Charlton Heston

Phonetic Aesthetic Palaver

Join us in the club as we discuss our first Stephen King novel, The Gunslinger. We're joined for our palaver by special guest Tarica Lesley as we discuss the book, the film it supposedly inspired, and pretty much everything else in an epic episode that spans nearly two hours. Next book: The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King

Reader's Choice 2: Is It Kynes or Jake From State Farm?

As we wrap up our vacation from books, we discuss cannibalism, rancid chutney, The First 48, and Rise of Skywalker. We wrap up with a brand new game: Is It Kynes or Jake From State Farm? We'll be back with our regularly scheduled programming in two weeks with a discussion of The Gunslinger by Stephen King.

The Best of Year One

Join me, Bono Vox, Jr., on an adventure through time as I highlight the best bits from year one of Bookclub.

Is It Kiss Or AC/DC? Anthology Vol. I

While on summer break, we're keeping the content coming. Enjoy this look back to the origins of our favorite game, Is It Kiss Or AC/DC? with hits like Gamma Vision and Naked City. 

She Did a Genocide

Join us as we discuss Stuart Turton's The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Actually, go read the book first, then join us. Other topics include Flushed Away, hackles, and some openings on the National Book Critics Circle. Next book: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

If This Isn't Nice, I Don't Know What Is

Join us for our first ever 69th episode wherein we club Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut and Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Parental Advisory: This episode contains adult language, sexual themes, absurdist philosophy, and KISS lyrics. Next book: The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Thotcrime

Join us as we welcome Zach Cox into the Club to discuss George Orwell's 1984. Additional topics include David Bowie's Diamond Dogs, the films of Neil Blomkamp, and the pedophile/mustache connection. Next books: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut and 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James

2 Dune 2 Furious

Join us as we pay the Spacing Guild an exorbitant price in order to return to Arrakis to discuss Dune Messiah. Also, Elijah gets too furious about the 2020 Dune film. Next book: 1984 by George Orwell

Captain America: Revolutionary War

This episode is infinitely more entertaining than its source material, Burr by Gore Vidal. Join us as we discuss the book, take a look at the inherent racism of America, go down some rabbit holes in the author's life, cornholers, and much more! Next book: Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

Nipples is the Best

In this episode of Bookclub, we meet the Reverend Rad Brewster, learn the definition of protagonist, and discuss the book You by Caroline Kepnes. Next book: Burr by Gore Vidal

The Shenandoah Sarsaparilla Shindig

Join us for an illimitable amount of fun as we discuss The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. We also talk about the Vincent Price movie adaptation, get an update on the ongoing War on Xmas, share some quarantine tips, and read a Civil War letter. Next book: You by Caroline Kepnes

Oh No!

Join us for a fun time as we do bad Trump impersonations, bad Scottish accents, choose our own adventure, and slay a weirwolf. We also discuss The Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson. Choose your own adventure here: https://www.inklewriter.com/stories/665 Next book: The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

The Way of Sting

In this episode, we discuss The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Other topics include edging, Sting's tantric sex, psychological experiments for kids, and much more! Next book: Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson