Booked.
542 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAt Booked. we've been reviewing books, interviewing authors, and more for ten years.
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440 - Interlude
April 11, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBHere we go with an Interlude. We're in-between books and waiting for confirmation on some interviews we're working on, so we thought we'd expose you to our raw thoughts. What thoughts? Book releases, the Booked. TV series, what we're watching, and a whole lot more.
439 - Eighth Anniversary
April 02, 2019 03:31 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThat's right, somehow they let us do this for eight years. Here's to at least one more, right?
438 - The Hunger by Alma Katsu
March 27, 2019 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBHere's the fourth of five Bram Stoker nominees for the best novel in 2018. It's a creepy historical fiction horror book about the infamous Donner Party trip across the country in the mid nineteenth century. Check it out, and hear what's new with Josh Malerman that we barely missed hearing about in the previous episode. And stick around for some spoiler talk, posting right after this.
437 - Inspection by Josh Malerman
March 19, 2019 04:49 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBGet your fresh Malerman here! Hot off the literal presses, Inspection is the new book from Josh Malerman. Hear what that you've been waiting for. Has it been too long since you heard us fanboy about Malerman? Wait no longer. Also, head over to our Patreon for spoiler talk, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read the book first. There's so much good stuff you won't want spoiled.
436 - St Patrick's Day
March 13, 2019 04:20 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn which the Booked. holiday crew talk about super Irish things like the Boondock Saints. If you missed it, the video live stream is available on Booked.'s Facebook page.
435 - Seth Harwood interview
March 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBHey y'all! Last episode we dropped a review of Seth Harwood's latest joint The Maltese Jordans. This time around, Seth agreed to come back on and talk sneakers, Jack Palms, Patreon, and lots more. Be sure to head over to Seth's Patreon and subscribe to get tons of excellent content!
434 - The Maltese Jordans by Seth Harwood
February 23, 2019 22:20 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBAwwwww he got the velcro! Hey patrons, check out our review of Seth Harwood's latest Jack Palms book The Maltese Jordans! It's a fun detective story that dives into the world of sneaker collectors and explores the scoops and scandals of basketball in the mid-nineties.
433 - The Nice Guys by Charles Ardai
February 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn which, after almost eight years, we still find something new to do on the podcast. No it's not the first time we've reviewed a novelization, but it is the first episode dedicated to the topic. If that makes sense. Anyway, which one of you cock and balls wants to make twenty bucks?
432 - Vultures by Chuck Wendig
February 09, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBCheck it out! We're reviewing the SIXTH and final book in the Miriam Black series! It's by far the longest series of books that we have chosen to review on the podcast, and probably pushes Wendig up close to our most reviewed author. Stay tuned for spoiler talk coming immediately after this!
431 - The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
January 31, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn which we finally get to talking about the French literary classic by Alexandre Dumas. You may want to fill up your glass, because this is a lengthy discussion. After our Musketeer discussion, we chat a little about things we're watching, and reveal that up next is the final book in a series that we've long adored. Check it out!
430 - Interlude
January 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBCheck it out! While we buy ourselves some time to finish reading the weighty tome that is The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, we took some time to talk about some awards, some new television, and other random bookish things. Next episode is the Three Musketeers, and after that, there may be some Miriam Black sooner than you think.
429 - Les Edgerton Interview
January 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBCheck it out. We finally got Les Edgerton to free up some of his busy schedule to talk with us about his recent memoir Adrenaline Junkie, as well as life in general. He's a great dude, wonderful storyteller, and a genuinely interesting man. You won't regret checking out this one.
428 - An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
January 08, 2019 17:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIt's our second review of 2019, and it's a mass-market effort from St Martin's Press. Check out what we thought of An Anonymous Girl.
427 - Adrenaline Junkie by Les Edgerton
January 03, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBSo this is the second time we're reviewing a memoir, which is always an odd proposition, because you're essentially agreeing to review someone's life. I think this turned out pretty nice, and we'll be interviewing Les in the coming weeks as well. Check it out and come back next week for another book - An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.
426 - 2018 Year In Review
December 29, 2018 05:23 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIt's impossible to move on from 2018 without first talking about 2018. So here we go - revisiting some of the ups and downs of the year. Spoiler: it was pretty much all ups. Thanks for all of your support in 2018!
425 - 2018 Office Holiday Party
December 20, 2018 06:50 - 1 hour - 81 MBCheck it out! The Booked. boys and their trusty holiday companions sat down for nearly two hours to deliver some holiday cheer. Charlie Brown, Emmet Otter, and of course the annual gift exchange all contribute to an unforgettable evening. If you haven't seen it on Facebook, you can listen to it here.
424 - Demon Theory by Stephen Graham Jones
December 11, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThat's right bitches! Long-time Patreon patron, permanent holiday episode host, and Robb's best friend Misty picked this classic Stephen Graham Jones book as her Patreon Pick for 2018. Check our review out, and head over to our Patreon page (any patron at the $1 or higher level) for a MASSIVE spoiler talk, if you're feeling up to it.
423 - Interlude
December 06, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBI know we promised some Demon Theory, and it's coming next week for sure. Until then, we talk about some book lists, some bad sex scenes, plagiarism, and probably the best moment is when Livius ad-libs some sci-fi poetry! It's... special.
422 - Interlude
November 29, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBHey, we're back with an interlude. This one gets a little weird. From power outages, to Livius paying $600,000 for a Fiero, to some rigorous research into state age of consent laws... Yeah, it gets interesting. Enjoy!
421 - In the House in the Dark of the Woods
November 21, 2018 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHere it is! Our 31st (?) book of the year! This is one of those rare instances where a book arrives on our doorstep and we choose to review it. So Little Brown sent this along to Livius and it sounded interesting, so we gave it a shot.
420 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
November 14, 2018 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBCheck it out! We finally decided to review a revered heavy hitter, Shirley Jackson. Check out what we have to say about We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Then, we discuss the passing of a comic book giant, Stan Lee. And of course, Robb discusses a story from his past.
419 - Alice Isn't Dead by Joseph Fink
November 07, 2018 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBCheck out our review of Alice Isn't Dead. Hopefully you're already familiar with the story from it's original incarnation - a podcast. We've talked about it on the podcast previously, and it's gained a pretty large following. And it's got Jasika Nicole narrating, for heaven's sake. And head over and support us on Patreon if you're interested in hearing a pretty hefty spoiler talk about the book!
418 - Halloween Extravaganza Spectacular!
October 30, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBFor those of you that didn't catch our live stream, here's the audio from this year's Halloween Extravaganza Spectacular. We hope you enjoy, and have a great Halloween! Remember to bring the eggs and shaving cream for the houses that give you the Mr Goodbar. Note: The audio is a little off in this episode, thanks for bearing with us as we adjust to new equipment.
417 - Interlude
October 24, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWe're back with an Interlude! This episode, we catch up on what we've been watching, talk about losing an iconic Chicago store, and Robb invents a new word for what it's called when you're gaming and vaping.
416 - Dracul by Dacre Stoker and JD Barker
October 16, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIt's the freakin prequel to Dracula, written by a Stoker. Like 150 years later. How could we not review it?
415 - Katerina by James Frey
October 03, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIt's a super controversial author. A literary bad boy. Whatever. How's the book? Not as bad as you'd think. See what we have to say about it.
414 - We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
September 26, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe're back after a week delay. Robb was under the weather and basically sleeping a whole lot. But we're here to tell you about this heavy metal themed book that may or may not (but totally does) have to do with selling souls.
413 - Zoje Stage interview
September 11, 2018 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWe're back with an interview with Baby Teeth author Zoje Stage, and let me tell you, it was a lot of fun! Check it out, and if you haven't yet you should get on reading Baby Teeth!
412 - Cherry by Nico Walker
September 05, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe're back with more book excellence for you! This time, Cherry by Nico Walker. The we talk about Mr Rogers and heist movies. Like you do.
411 - The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
August 31, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBWe're trying something new, where we review a book that is considered to be the author's best work. And we're calling it... We don't have a name for it yet. Greatest Hits was floated. Thoughts?
410 - David Duchovny interview
August 20, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBYes. You read that correctly. We got David on the phone for a little over an hour of discussion about his books, music, and a little TV chat as well. It was a delightful interview, and we're sure you're going to enjoy it. And since you've most likely already stopped reading, please enjoy.
409 - Interlude
August 13, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWe're back with an interlude! This episode, Robb complains about his rental car process, and Livius complains about getting a passport photo taken. So it accidentally turned into a huge conversation where we gripe about our travels. But, it's pretty entertaining, so you should give it a listen.
408 - Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage
August 08, 2018 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBWe're back with a wicked little book to chat about. Baby Teeth has been tearing up the charts, so we decided to sink our adult teeth into it. Glad we did. We loved it, so please check out what we had to say. For our UK followers, the book is releasing under the title Bad Apple by Zoje Stage, with a release date of August 9th, so depending on when you read this, it may already be available.
407 - The Original Adventures of Ford Fairlane by Rex Weiner
July 31, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBHere it is, our review of an unexpected, but wholly welcome book, the stories in which inspired what MUST be Andrew Dice Clay's peak acting performance. We may also talk about porn magazines and Leonardo DiCaprio's "Pussy Posse". It's pretty great.
406 - Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott
July 26, 2018 00:35 - 1 hour - 42 MBWe're back with a new book review! This time, it's the latest by Megan Abbott, Give Me Your Hand. We really enjoyed Dare Me way back when we talked about it in episode like 104, so we knew we were in for something special with this one.
405 - Interlude
July 18, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWe're back with an interlude episode that started with, and largely continued with no real agenda. A truly rudderless endeavor. Probably, that's why Livius spent a lot of time talking about "Future Robb". It's actually quite entertaining, so please enjoy.
404 - The Brickeaters by The Residents
July 11, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHere's something different. A debut novel written by an experimental music outfit that's been chugging along for almost half a century. It's a good ol' detective book with some twists.
403 - Conspiracy Theories Part Two
July 03, 2018 04:06 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBMore conspiracy theories! How did we talk for so long about conspiracies? We're the lizard elite, of course.
402 - Conspiracy Theories Part One
July 03, 2018 04:03 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThat's right, it's the long-discussed conspiracy theory episode. And guess what? We had so much to say that we had to split it into two parts! Join us as we talk about vast conspiracies involving airports, jumping out of airplanes, mattresses, death, and so much more.
401 - The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
June 25, 2018 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe've been eagerly anticipating this one, and boy did it deliver. Check out our thoughts on the latest Paul Tremblay joint, dropping Tuesday, 6/26.
399 - Primal Fear by William Diehl
June 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIt's our third ever Throwback episode, where we review a book that's not recently released, but warrants discussion. This time, we decided on this book at the flip of a coin during our latest holiday episode. Hope you enjoy! For those that are curious, the losing book in that coin flip was Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut, so if you'd like to hear us discuss that, make your voice heard!
398 - The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson with special guest reviewer Rob Hart
June 12, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBWe're back with another book review! This time, that looming specter James Patterson enters our lives once again, with a former president in tow. Check out our review of The President is Missing, and stick around to hear Rob talk about his exciting book/film deal for The Warehouse, as well as bringing his Ash McKenna series to a close.
397 - National Flip a Coin Holiday Spectacular
June 06, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThat's right, on the night after the National Flip A Coin holiday, we got together on Facebook Live to talk about coins, games of chance, and the movie Rounders.
396 - Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl
May 29, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBCheck it out! It's our second review of a book by Marisha Pessl. First, a long long time ago we talked about Night Film, and now, here's a young adult book with a supernatural twist! Spoilers, we loved it. Also spoilers, there will be spoiler talk over on our Patreon. If you're not contributing, you're missing out on tons of extra content, so go over there and support us!
395 - Miss Subways by David Duchovny
May 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIt's David Duchovny's new book Miss Subways! Just another thing this guy is awesome at. Man. Anyway, check it out, check out spoiler talk, and come back soon for the new Marisha Pessl book Neverworld Wake.
394 - Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk
May 11, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBStrap in. Arms and feet inside the ride. This one's gonna be long, windy, dangerous, and angry. Check out what we have to say about the just-dropped novel by Chuck Palahniuk, Adjustment Day.
393 - Interlude
May 04, 2018 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBHey everyone! We're back with an Interlude, where we talk about some awesome news for a friend of the podcast, and some possibly the opposite of awesome news for Robb's neighbor. It's an episode of ups and downs, but bear with us, it's most likely worth it. Up next: Chuck Palahniuk's Adjustment Day.
392 - Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman
May 01, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBHey, we're back from upload banishment with a fresh review. This time, it's our take on Josh Malerman's new book Unbury Carol. Also, maybe we talk about being immortalized in song. Or whatever.
391 - Noir by Christopher Moore
May 01, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBHey all! It's actually a review of the latest Christopher Moore book Noir. In which we'll talk about cheese, snakes, and Juggalos, for some reason.
390 - Spooky Interlude
April 09, 2018 05:23 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBHey guys! we're back with an interlude. Join us while we kinda still talk about our 7th anniversary (wait? Wasn't that episode 400 and this is... (don't think about it too much.)) After, we share the results of our ghost hunting expedition to Cuba Road! Next episode, we review the latest from Christopher Moore!