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Friends, Matt and Peter discuss books and currents reads in a humorous and informal manner.

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Episode 153 "HHhH"

February 06, 2024 23:26 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

We have a fantastic novel to discuss this week. Laurent Binet's debut novel "HHhH" has been on both our radars since its release over a decade ago and our high expectations were met and exceeded by this brilliant, thrilling, and important book. We highly recommend this book and we hope you enjoy our conversation about all things "HHhH." Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks pat...

Episode 152 "Dinner at the Golden Corral; featuring Dostoevsky, Capote, Didion, Thompson, Bowles, Gaiman, Kafka, and Hitchens

January 27, 2024 23:20 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

We came in with a plan to add some shorter works to our TBR, and because of Matt's ear infection and because Peter can't help himself, we added two novellas and six essays/short stories. Reasonable, right? Lots of interesting nominations this week so be sure to grab a pen and paper. As always thanks for listening. Enjoy! Jan/Feb TBR Additions: Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote “Fear and Loathing at the Super Bowl” by Hunter S. Thompson “...

Episode 151 "Flashman at the Charge"

January 18, 2024 00:04 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

It's beyond cold outside and we've both been under the weather but we are back this week with our annual Flashman episode! We are discussing the fourth book in the series, "Flashman at the Charge." Perhaps the best of the series so far and a possible jumping off point for new readers to the series. We gush over George MacDonald Fraser's creation, and dive deep into what makes it such a rewarding series. Plus, Matt makes an analogy he promises to repeat in 2024. Thanks for listening! Contac...

Episode 150 "Christmas Movies. Christmas Book Hauls"

December 28, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

We are back after a busy holiday season to talk Christmas movies, both good and bad. This year we both watched the 2000 movie, Reindeer Games. We discuss if the movie was as bad as everybody said and more. And finally, Peter discusses the stack of books he hauled and Matt talks about the mammoth book he got for Christmas. Another fun episode in the books. Also, let us know if you got any books over the holiday season. Thanks for listening! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @...

Episode 149 "The Fellowship of Two Turtledoves"

December 15, 2023 22:21 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

To close out another great year of book nominations, our December nominations are the best group yet. We could have picked a half dozen books to add to our TBR but we settled on a classic. We also discuss Napoleon's education, attempt insightful analogies, and discuss upcoming Patreon content. Thanks for listening and enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/...

Episode 148 "Burr: Part 2"

December 11, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 67 MB

We are back this week to wrap up Burr by Gore Vidal. To finish up this entertaining and informative novel, we discuss Burr's duel with Hamilton and his treason charge. We discuss Vidal's plausible theories that he puts forth during this fascinating chapter in American history. High recommend for historical fiction fans. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/th...

Episode 147 "Non-Fiction November TBR Addition"

November 17, 2023 23:01 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

We're back after a week off, and ready to talk books, or is that missing crockpot lids or egg yolk in coffee or free range pork. Never mind, we begin with randomness before getting to some exciting news from Matt and thats all before getting to selecting a November book. This time we turned our attention to the world of Non-fiction and selected a very interesting title. As always, thanks for listening and enjoy! November Book The Poison King by Adrienne Mayor Contact Us: Instagram @there...

Episode 146 "Ball Four by Jim Bouton"

November 03, 2023 22:08 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

As baseball celebrates another World Series champion, we decided awhile ago to read the classic baseball book, "Ball Four" by Jim Bouton. A sensation, when it was released in 1970, we discuss how much Bouton's book still shocks and what seems relatively tame nowadays. A must read for baseball fans but Bouton's talent as a writer makes for an interesting read for not just the devoted fans of America's pastime. Along the way, we discuss our history with baseball, favorite moments, and biggest ...

Episode 145 "Jayber Crow"

October 27, 2023 22:24 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Many moons ago Matt's dad insisted with we read "Jayber Crow" by Wendell Berry, and this week we are ready to discuss this fantastic book and author. A great book to take your time reading, we unpack the life philosophies Berry seems to hold true as well as praise the beautiful prose and character development. A fantastic author that we hope to return too in the near future. And finally, we end the episode by coming up with prop bets for our newest thriller! Join us over on our Patreon for m...

Episode 144 "Spooky Nominations"

October 13, 2023 00:05 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

We begin this week with Matt trolling, Peter vowing to nominate sad books for six months, and end with our annual October tradition of nominating scary books. And as is wont to happen from time to time, we add more than one book this month! Thanks for listening. Enjoy! Books selected: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova The Black Spider by Jeremias Gotthelf Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.co...

Episode 143 "'The Son' by Philipp Meyer"

October 05, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

We begin this week with a tale as old as time....cutting up couches. From there we dive into the brilliant 2013 novel, 'The Son' by Philipp Meyer. This is our second Meyer novel that we have covered on the podcast and it's safe to say we are big fans! So much to unpack in this sprawling epic novel and we had a great time diving in. We highly recommend this novel and hope you enjoy this episode. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] G...

Episode 142 "Interview w/ R.J. Jacobs; author of the book 'This is How We End Things'"

September 24, 2023 14:14 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

We are very grateful to welcome back author, R.J. Jacobs back onto the podcast this week. His fantastic new dark academia murder mystery novel, "This is How We End Things," was recently released and we had a great time discussing the newest book and all things writing. We think you'll enjoy this one. Thanks for listening and happy reading. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks p...

Episode 141 "September Nominations; Patreon Legal Thrillers"

September 15, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We combined two episodes into one this week. First, we nominate some legal thrillers for our thriller book club that we have a great time doing over on our patreon. (No pressure to join but our patreons get exclusive episodes and help us select books to read) And finally we nominate and select a new September book to read. Fun episode all around. Hope you enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi...

Episode 140 "Interview with Rustin Dodd; Kingdom Quarterback Co-Author"

September 08, 2023 00:36 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Special episode this week, we are joined by Rustin Dodd, co-author of the book "Kingdom Quarterback." This fascinating new book looks at the rise of star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and the history of Kansas City. We discuss the troubled history of suburban development in Kansas City, how the Chiefs became Super Bowl champions, and much more. We recommend this book to both sports fans and history buffs. Enjoy the interview. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks...

Episode 139 "Burr by Gore Vidal; Part 1"

September 01, 2023 20:14 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

We begin this week with Matt's wife questioning Peter's taste in books. All in good fun! And then we begin a very fun and interesting discussion on the first half of the 1973 Gore Vidal novel, "Burr." If you are in anyway a fan of historical fiction, Vidal is a great author to read. We delve into Burr's historical importance and how Vidal created a compelling and entertaining novel based on Burr's life. Hope you enjoy this week's episode. Thanks for listening! Contact Us: Instagram @therew...

Episode 138 "Nights in Rodanthe"

August 25, 2023 22:29 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

We begin with a discussion about parking courtesy and shift to discuss the best selling author, Nicholas Sparks and his book, "Nights in Rodanthe." This is our first entry in a series we like to call, reading out of our comfort zone. Best selling romance is not usually our kind of book, and in hindsight we probably picked a dud of an example. But we had loads to discuss, including the 2008 movie adaptation starring Richard Gere and Dianne Lane. Which did we like better? Also, we will probab...

Episode 137 "August Nominations; A Surprising Selection"

August 11, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

When you have an overflowing TBR the best thing to do is to select more books. Right?! We already have the next in the Flashman series to add but we decided to add another book, too. A very long list of books were discussed and a surprising selection was made. As always books weren't the only things discussed. Side topics included; wasps, insect spray, heat stroke, camping, and audio book narrators. Sounds fun right? Enjoy! Books Selected: Flashman at the Charge by George MacDonald Fraser ...

Episode 136 "Interview w/ author and podcaster Brad Kelly"

August 04, 2023 01:46 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

This week we had the great joy of talking books, authors, and so much more with author and podcaster Brad Kelly. There really is nothing better than talking books, reading history, favorite authors, etc. We end with Brad discussing his writing process. This was such a fun episode that we could have gone on for hours more. And finally, make sure to listen to "Art of Darkness," the podcast Kelly co-hosts and pick up his novel "House of Sleep." Links to all things Brad Kelly: https://www.you...

Episode 135 "The Once and Future King: Part I"

July 28, 2023 22:44 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

It's been about a year since we selected this fantasy classic, but we are ready (Matt's been ready, it's Peter whose been reading too many library books on the side) to discuss the first book in the series, "The Sword in the Stone." But first we get sidetracked by chili and sports analytics. Listen to fully understand the way our brains work: books, sports, and chili. Great episode this week, discussing a great book. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks ...

Episode 134 "52 Pickup; Elmore Leonard Talk"

July 22, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

We begin this week with a surprise book haul from Matt! After that we discuss "52 Pickup" by Elmore Leonard, a lesser known novel from the legendary writer but a very good novel none the less. Also, Peter discusses his first impressions of Leonard and why ultimately he is such a fantastic writer. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therew...

Episode 133 "Adding to the TBR and Rodanthe Prop Bets"

July 14, 2023 23:21 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

We begin this week with a look inside the mind of Matt. And from there we find out the internet agrees with Matt and disapproves of Peter's anti-footnote crusade. The bulk of this episode is the good old monthly book nomination and selection process. From there we come up with prop bets for are upcoming read, "Nights in Rodanthe." All around a great episode. Hope you enjoy! Books Nominated: Golf in the Kingdom by Michael Murphy In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje The Blind Assassin...

Episode 132 "A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again; Special Guest"

July 09, 2023 21:20 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

This week we're back with another discussion about a David Foster Wallace essay. This time there is some controversy! Did Peter actually read the essay if he didn't read the footnotes? Also, we discussed Fourth of July movies and drinking six cups of coffee. Finally, we are joined by Matt's extremely intelligent and thoughtful brother. Fun episode all around. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks k...

Episode 131 "Negative Review, Harari, and Prop Bets"

July 01, 2023 00:21 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

A little bit of everything on this weeks episode. Peter is left disappointed by a recent read, and Matt talks about C.S. Lewis. For the main bulk of the episode, we give our updated thoughts on "Homo Deus." Finally, we come up with prop bets and talk through predictions for our upcoming thriller book club. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks pa...

Episode 130 "A Moveable Feast"

June 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

This week we are diving into the 1964 book, "A Moveable Feast," by Ernest Hemingway. So much to talk about when discussing Hemingway, and we delve into the book but also Hemingway in general. A very entertaining episode, and not our last Hemingway episode by any means. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

Episode 129 "The Manticore; Plus, Adding Sparks to the TBR?!"

June 18, 2023 13:13 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

This week we're discussing Robertson Davies' novel, "The Manticore," and surprisingly one of us liked it and the other did not. Division on the podcast! And finally, we pick a June book from a list of nominations that are out of left field. We go through a good list of books we wouldn't normally nominate in the hopes of trying something new. Where we end up may surprise you....Nicholas Sparks is that you? (Side note; in classic fashion we mispronounce our selection for the entire podcast. O...

Episode 128 "Suttree with Special Guest Aldous Asterion"

June 05, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Special episode this week, we are joined by Aldous Asterion, host of the podcast, "The Forest of Symbols." Asterion helps us unpack Cormac McCarthy's 1979 classic novel, "Suttree." Join us as we delve deep in the novel and McCarthy in general. We had a great time discussing this surprisingly humorous novel with the very knowledgeable, Aldous Asterion. We hope you enjoy the episode, and make sure you check out Asterion's podcast, "The Forest of Symbols." https://open.spotify.com/show/5gXNXli...

Episode 127 "A Time to Be Born by Dawn Powell"

May 24, 2023 23:43 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week we're back with one of our favorite authors, Dawn Powell! Criminally, underrated and under read, Powell's novel, "A Time to Be Born," is a fantastic novel full of satire, sharp criticism, and supreme prose. We hope more people pick up Powell's works, and hopefully Penguin or some other major classic imprint will republish all her work. Always fun to discuss Powell, and we hope you enjoy the episode! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbeboo...

Episode 126 "Author Fantasy Baseball Draft '23"

May 12, 2023 00:42 - 1 hour - 101 MB

We're back with one of our favorite episodes, the author fantasy baseball draft! Back from his win last year, author Sam Ernst joins us for an extra long episode. New this year, we each pick multiple teams, drawing from specific genres or regions. Listen to find out who gets drafted to the Sci-Fi team, or Literary Fiction Team and tons more. We hope you enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.c...

Episode 125 "New Book Recommendations, Homo Deus, and May Book Selection"

May 05, 2023 21:01 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Jam packed episode this week, Peter goes through the books he read in April from the library, lots of good recommendations. Then we have a discussion on our initial thoughts on Yuval Noah Harari's book, "Homo Deus." And finally we pick a May book to add to our TBR. Enjoy! Recommends: The Lost Americans by Christopher Bollen Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton This Other Eden by Paul Harding A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan May Selection: 52 pickup by Elmore Leonard Contact Us: Ins...

Episode 124 "David Foster Wallace and April Nominations"

April 14, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Months ago Peter lost a bet to Matt and consequently Peter had to read a selection of essays from David Foster Wallace. On this episode, we discuss two of those essays, "Consider the Lobster," and "Host." We discuss the essays themselves but also Wallace's famous style. Side note, let us know your feelings on David Foster Wallace. He certainly lends himself to healthy debate. And finally, we select our latest books to add to our TBR. A varied selection was nominated and we struggled to pick ...

Episode 123 "Spring Short Stories"

April 06, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

A little while back we added some short stories to our TBR and on this episode we discuss our selections. Listen as we discuss short stories from Kate Chopin, P. G. Wodehouse, and Shirley Jackson. Fun times all around! Short Stories: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson The Storm by Kate Chopin Honeysuckle Cottage by P.G. Wodehouse Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com...

Episode 122 "2022 Book Oscars"

March 21, 2023 23:36 - 1 hour - 102 MB

We have a fun one this week! We are putting on our tuxes and hosting our 2nd Book Oscars. We have a great list of categories this year, covering all the books we read from last year. So sit back and enjoy as select our Best Author, Best Book, Best Scene, and so much more! Also, if that wasn't enough at the end we select a book for March. Thanks for listening! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.co...

Episode 121 "The Blithedale Romance"

March 11, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

This week we are delving into Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1852 novel, "The Blithedale Romance." We didn't know what to expect going into this novel, and we both were surprised by how relevant the novel still is. We discuss the central themes to the book, including why utopian societies usually fail. A very fun and interesting conversation about a book you might not have heard about.  This weeks independent bookstore shoutouts: People's Co-Op Bookstore- Vancouver, British Columbia Amatoria Fine ...

Episode 120 "Book Recs, Mailbag Questions, Children Book Reviews"

March 01, 2023 22:23 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

I'm not sure how to describe this one, sure there is lots of book talk, including some interesting recommendations, but there is also a rant about Game of Thrones season 8 and a rant about Aaron Rodgers. So I guess that's par for the course. Also, we answer some listener questions, discuss the upcoming Dennis Lehane novel, and Matt reviews the books he reads to his kid. Really fun episode, enjoy! Independent Book Stores mentioned: Time Tested Books; Sacramento, California Collins Books; S...

Episode 119 "All the Seas of the World; Short Story Nominations"

February 22, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 83 MB

As much of the Midwest braces for a monster winter storm, what better way to pass the time than with some insightful and fun book talk. This week we have a jam packed episode as we discuss Guy Gavriel Kay's novel, "All the Seas of the World," set prop bets for our newest thriller book, and pick a few short stories to tide us over for February. As always, enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi....

Episode 118 "Interview with the Author of Diplomats & Admirals, Dale A. Jenkins"

February 10, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Special episode this week, as we were lucky enough to interview author Dale A. Jenkins and discuss his book "Diplomats & Admirals." Jenkins' book goes in depth on the failed diplomacy between the USA and Japan, and then moves forward to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the book culminates with the Battle of Midway. We both agree this book is full of fascinating facts and conclusions, well worth the time of any WWII history buff. We hope you enjoy this interview as we discuss the book in detail...

Episode 117 "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead and January TBR Additions"

January 27, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 83 MB

An epic episode this week, in fact it was such a great episode we had to record over 2 nights! In truth, we had technical difficulties but we persevered and made a very good episode. This week we're talking Matt's chili recipe, reading emails, shouting out used bookstores, picking books to read in January, and discussing the great Olga Tokarczuk novel, "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead." Just an overall jam packed episode. Enjoy! Indie Bookstores to check out! Words of Windsor (W...

Episode 116 "2022 Review; Goals For 2023"

January 10, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Judging from the title you'd guess this was an episode looking back on our year in reading and looking ahead. You'd be partially right. We do discuss those things but we begin with Matt's beautiful mind as he postulates that the term G.O.A.T comes from David Foster Wallace. From there we discuss, Harrison Ford, The Godfather, The Office (David Wallace) and LL Cool J. Sound confusing? Enjoy!!! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goo...

Episode 115 "Christmas Book Haul and Holiday Movies"

January 01, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Happy Holidays! We're finishing up the year talking about books we got on Christmas and we review a couple classic holiday movies! We had fun on this one and in classic style Peter thought this was a Patreon episode and Matt thought it was regular....so we decided to release it to everybody! Thanks for listening to us this year and hopefully you continue to check us out in the new year. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] G...

Episode 114 "Some of the Ugly Horses"

December 16, 2022 21:49 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

In this episode, Peter discusses his peak reading out loud phase, Matt and his mom agree on "All the Pretty Horses," and a new book is added to the TBR. Of course, there's lots more that we discuss, including Peter losing another bet and some early 2023 reading goals. Enjoy! Book added to TBR: The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks ...

Episode 113 "Sports, Vidal, and Holiday Movies"

December 02, 2022 23:46 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Really the title says it all. We begin with sports talk, where one of us has a good team and the other does not. Is Matt being nice? Then we move onto literary criticism, as we discuss a 1960 Gore Vidal essay on Norman Mailer. And finally, we continue a tradition of picking a holiday movie to watch, this time going back to the 1940's. If you like this type of episode give our Patreon a try and thanks for listening! “The Norman Mailer Syndrome” by Gore Vidal Contact Us: Instagram @therewil...

Episode 112 "Holiday Book Recommends; November TBR Addition"

November 25, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

We're recording this right before Thanksgiving, giving us a chance to stand up for Thanksgiving food! After praising pies and casseroles, we discuss some recent books we've been reading on the side and giving out some gift ideas for the holidays. Finally, we pick our November book. It's a jammed pack episode this week and we hope you enjoyed your holidays with food and books! Holiday Book Recommends: An Immense World by Ed Yong Life on the Mississippi by Rinker Buck King of the Jews by N...

Episode 111 "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"

November 18, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

We took a trip back to our childhoods this week, as we read Alvin Schwartz's classic horror collection "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark." We discuss what makes a story scary and what kind of stories scare us the most. In addition, we praise the artwork of Stephen Gammell, read aloud selections, and more. Also, please let  us know what your favorite story is from the collection. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads...

Episode 110 "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

November 03, 2022 23:58 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

After so many episodes it might be surprising to know we have not done a Shakespeare episode, we change that tonight! We dive into A Midsummer Night's Dream, discuss theories on the play, our history, and experiences with it and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

Episode 109 "Spooky Stories"

October 18, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

We planned on doing a normal book club nomination episode, but somewhere along the way we get very sidetracked! Don't worry we do select an October book and add in some added criteria for reading this months scary selection. We think you'll like it! As for the rest of the episode...Enjoy!! October Book Selection: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz *Bonus Thriller* Always the First to Die by R.J. Jacobs Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks E...

Episode 108 "Flash For Freedom!"

October 07, 2022 03:59 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

We're back with our favorite anti-hero, Harry Flashman. But first, Matt has an important life update about spiders and hedge apples. Once we finish discussing the spiders living below Matt's house, we dive into a rather interesting entry in the Flashman papers. George MacDonald Fraser showcases his skill with plot and characters to deliver a very strong entry in the series. Hope you enjoy the episode and pick up a Flashman book! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbo...

Episode 107 "Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley"

September 30, 2022 02:19 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

We begin with our annual tradition of discussing our chances of winning this years MacArthur genius grant. Will this be the year we win? Maybe. We then discuss the new novel from Sloane Crosley, "Cult Classic." Matt puts forth some theories and Peter talks himself into liking the book more. An all-around fantastic episode full of books and genius. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/the...

Episode 106 "Adding Tokarczuk and Bulgakov to TBR"

September 22, 2022 22:48 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Maybe it was the terrible Kombucha or the 20 plus books that were nominated, but we went a little long this episode! Join us as we discuss the most nominations we ever had for a book club month and end up with two excellent additions to our TBR. Enjoy! Selections Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbebook...

Episode 105 "Fantasy Football Book Draft"

September 10, 2022 02:24 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

The concept is simple, draft a fantasy football team by way of book like equivalents. Our enjoyment from this silly game is infinite and this time we brought in friend of the podcast and author, Sam Ernst. Enjoy, Sam's well thought out selections, listen in amazement at the wonderfully bonkers team Matt puts forth, and judge Peter's selection of Moby Dick as head coach.  Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Therewillbeboo...

Episode 104 "Black Leopard, Red Wolf; History Review"

September 02, 2022 22:49 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

We're back! Matt starts us off talking about a history of the Roosevelts, specifically detailing how Teddy Roosevelt was not a great guy. And then finally, after months of reading, we're ready to discuss Marlon James' novel "Black Leopard, Red Wolf." Overall, we were conflicted about the novel and go into our thoughts on the story, themes, writing, and more. Enjoy! Books Mentioned: The Wars of the Roosevelts by William J. Mann Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Contact Us: Instagra...