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We Read The Book

125 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Have you ever wondered how many details were lost as you watched the latest blockbuster based on that bestselling book? We Read The Book delves into that very topic, allowing you to annoy acquaintances at parties with the finer points of what Hollywood has got wrong over the years.

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33: Meet the Robinsons

October 26, 2021 12:02 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

This week Lois and Bradley discuss Meet the Robinsons. Talking points: Lois cries like a little baby, Early 2000s music, Why is this episode so short? You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

32: The Giver

October 12, 2021 11:45 - 49 minutes - 58.8 MB

This week Lois and Bradley discuss The Giver. Talking points: Oops We Did A Bad One, Premonitions, Bradley's Rental Woes. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

31: Postcards from the Edge

September 28, 2021 10:32 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week Lois and Bradley discuss Postcards from the Edge. Talking points: Young Actors, Drugs R Bad, Celebrity Deaths. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

30: Ready Player One

September 03, 2021 12:33 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

This week Lois, Bradley and Adam Heap discuss Ready Player One. Talking points: Driving Backwards, *GUNT*, Mysterious Things From The Eighties. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

29: Esio Trot

August 10, 2021 11:21 - 32 minutes - 31 MB

This week Lois and Bradley discuss Esio Trot. Talking points: The Grabber, 40 Tortoises In A Bag, Annoying Neighbours. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

28: Blade Runner

July 28, 2021 16:19 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week Lois, Bradley and Rahul Nayar discuss Blade Runner (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). Talking points: Unwelcome Narration, Infidelity, We Are A Bit Mean About Harrison Ford. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

27: Annihilation

July 16, 2021 05:03 - 57 minutes - 58.8 MB

This week Lois, Bradley and Sally McMaster discuss Annihilation. Talking points: Mirroring, Marital Problems, The Ominous Hole. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

26: Watership Down

June 29, 2021 12:37 - 51 minutes - 50.3 MB

This week Lois and Bradley discuss Watership Down. Talking points: Fake Words, That 70s Movie, Creepy Bunnies. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

25: Warm Bodies

June 15, 2021 11:18 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

This week Lois and Bradley discuss Warm Bodies. Talking points: *Groaning Noises*, Not Enough Blood, Rrrrrrrrrromeo. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.      Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

24: Vanity Fair

June 01, 2021 11:08 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MB

This week Lois, Bradley and Jo Jones discuss Vanity Fair. Talking points: Condescension, Not So Happy Endings, Too Many Songs. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter or Instagram @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.      Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Looking For Alibrandi

April 29, 2021 10:49 - 1 hour - 62 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Looking for Alibrandi with Kat Heap. Talking points: Sydney Slang, Why Parents Should Let Their Kids Ride Motorcycles Whenever They Want, Tea With Dad. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod.  Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

23: Looking For Alibrandi

April 29, 2021 10:49 - 1 hour - 62 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Looking for Alibrandi with Kat Heap. Talking points: Sydney Slang, Why Parents Should Let Their Kids Ride Motorcycles Whenever They Want, Tea With Dad. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod.  Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

070: Bridget Jones' Diary

February 20, 2019 14:14 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Bridget Jones’ Diary with Shaneyah Galley. Talking points: Oops! A Burp, Fountain Fighting, The Furry of Wall Street. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Bridget Jones' Diary

February 20, 2019 14:14 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Bridget Jones’ Diary with Shaneyah Galley. Talking points: Oops! A Burp, Fountain Fighting, The Furry of Wall Street. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

22: Bridget Jones' Diary

February 20, 2019 14:14 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Bridget Jones’ Diary with Shaneyah Galley. Talking points: Oops! A Burp, Fountain Fighting, The Furry of Wall Street. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

069: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

January 31, 2019 16:16 - 1 hour - 111 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban with Jo Jones. Talking points: Arrogant Actors, The Dementor’s Smooch, Wizard Hobos. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

January 31, 2019 16:16 - 1 hour - 111 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban with Jo Jones. Talking points: Arrogant Actors, The Dementor’s Smooch, Wizard Hobos. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

21: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

January 31, 2019 16:16 - 1 hour - 111 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban with Jo Jones. Talking points: Arrogant Actors, The Dementor’s Smooch, Wizard Hobos. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

068: The Bourne Identity

January 09, 2019 14:13 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

This week Adam and Sally discuss The Bourne Identity. Talking points: Codenames, The Baboon Identity, Spiders = Movies/Time. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

The Bourne Identity

January 09, 2019 14:13 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

This week Adam and Sally discuss The Bourne Identity. Talking points: Codenames, The Baboon Identity, Spiders = Movies/Time. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

20: The Bourne Identity

January 09, 2019 14:13 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

This week Adam and Sally discuss The Bourne Identity. Talking points: Codenames, The Baboon Identity, Spiders = Movies/Time. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

067: The Polar Express

December 25, 2018 19:38 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Polar Express. Talking points: Meeber Chryslams, Hot Chocolate, Automatonophobia. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

19: The Polar Express

December 25, 2018 19:38 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Polar Express. Talking points: Meeber Chryslams, Hot Chocolate, Automatonophobia. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

The Polar Express

December 25, 2018 19:38 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Polar Express. Talking points: Meeber Chryslams, Hot Chocolate, Automatonophobia. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

066: The Great Gatsby

December 13, 2018 12:17 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Great Gatsby with Meghan Griffin. Talking points: Surprise! It’s Amy Adams, Gatsby’s Favourite Superheroes, Book-Measuring Contests You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

The Great Gatsby

December 13, 2018 12:17 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Great Gatsby with Meghan Griffin. Talking points: Surprise! It’s Amy Adams, Gatsby’s Favourite Superheroes, Book-Measuring Contests You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

18: The Great Gatsby

December 13, 2018 12:17 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Great Gatsby with Meghan Griffin. Talking points: Surprise! It’s Amy Adams, Gatsby’s Favourite Superheroes, Book-Measuring Contests You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

065: Spider-man

November 28, 2018 07:32 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Spider-man with Liam S. Smith. Talking points: Camp, The Enhanced Power of Me, J. Jonah Jameson the Buzzfeed Editor. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

17: Spider-man

November 28, 2018 07:32 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Spider-man with Liam S. Smith. Talking points: Camp, The Enhanced Power of Me, J. Jonah Jameson the Buzzfeed Editor. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Spider-man

November 28, 2018 07:32 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Spider-man with Liam S. Smith. Talking points: Camp, The Enhanced Power of Me, J. Jonah Jameson the Buzzfeed Editor. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

064: P.S. I Love You

October 31, 2018 00:45 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

This week Lois discusses P.S. I Love You with Bradley Walker. Talking points: Lois is Fully Sick, Worst Friends Ever, Family Funtimes. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

P.S. I Love You

October 31, 2018 00:45 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

This week Lois discusses P.S. I Love You with Bradley Walker. Talking points: Lois is Fully Sick, Worst Friends Ever, Family Funtimes. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

16: P.S. I Love You

October 31, 2018 00:45 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

This week Lois discusses P.S. I Love You with Bradley Walker. Talking points: Lois is Fully Sick, Worst Friends Ever, Family Funtimes. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

063: Paddington

October 17, 2018 00:53 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Paddington with Bronwyn Hughes. Talking points: It’s My Hat Now, Silly Voice, Unbearable Puns. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Paddington

October 17, 2018 00:53 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Paddington with Bronwyn Hughes. Talking points: It’s My Hat Now, Silly Voice, Unbearable Puns. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

15: Paddington

October 17, 2018 00:53 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Paddington with Bronwyn Hughes. Talking points: It’s My Hat Now, Silly Voice, Unbearable Puns. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

062: The King's Speech

October 07, 2018 16:04 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The King’s Speech. Talking points: Larrikinism, Orlando Bloom Facts, Old Mr Hitler. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

14: The King's Speech

October 07, 2018 16:04 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The King’s Speech. Talking points: Larrikinism, Orlando Bloom Facts, Old Mr Hitler. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

The King's Speech

October 07, 2018 16:04 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The King’s Speech. Talking points: Larrikinism, Orlando Bloom Facts, Old Mr Hitler. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group.    Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

061: Crazy Rich Asians

September 05, 2018 09:33 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

This week Adam discusses Crazy Rich Asians with Lois Mitchell. Talking points: Timeshare Conundrums, Harry Shum Jr.’s Chin, Rainbows In Singapore. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Crazy Rich Asians

September 05, 2018 09:33 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

This week Adam discusses Crazy Rich Asians with Lois Mitchell. Talking points: Timeshare Conundrums, Harry Shum Jr.’s Chin, Rainbows In Singapore. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

13: Crazy Rich Asians

September 05, 2018 09:33 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

This week Adam discusses Crazy Rich Asians with Lois Mitchell. Talking points: Timeshare Conundrums, Harry Shum Jr.’s Chin, Rainbows In Singapore. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

060: How To Train Your Dragon

August 21, 2018 12:38 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week Adam discusses How To Train Your Dragon with Sally McMaster. Talking points: Lois Possibly Dead, Dragon Explosions, Red Death Is The New Blue Death. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

How To Train Your Dragon

August 21, 2018 12:38 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week Adam discusses How To Train Your Dragon with Sally McMaster. Talking points: Lois Possibly Dead, Dragon Explosions, Red Death Is The New Blue Death. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

12: How To Train Your Dragon

August 21, 2018 12:38 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week Adam discusses How To Train Your Dragon with Sally McMaster. Talking points: Lois Possibly Dead, Dragon Explosions, Red Death Is The New Blue Death. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

059: Fever Pitch

August 08, 2018 11:50 - 1 hour - 56 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Fever Pitch with Bradley Walker. Talking points: Air Bud Is Dead, Chad Freedom, Lois Hates Barge Hipsters. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

Fever Pitch

August 08, 2018 11:50 - 1 hour - 56 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Fever Pitch with Bradley Walker. Talking points: Air Bud Is Dead, Chad Freedom, Lois Hates Barge Hipsters. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

11: Fever Pitch

August 08, 2018 11:50 - 1 hour - 56 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss Fever Pitch with Bradley Walker. Talking points: Air Bud Is Dead, Chad Freedom, Lois Hates Barge Hipsters. You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod, or on Facebook at the We Read The Book Discussion Group. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

058: The Remains of the Day

July 11, 2018 18:23 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Remains of the Day with Emily Bebbington. Talking points: Birds & Bees & Hugh Grant, He’s SO OLD, Just Trust Us. NOTE: There is a soft whine in the background for about 10 minutes in the middle - our apologies! You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!

10: The Remains of the Day

July 11, 2018 18:23 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

This week Adam and Lois discuss The Remains of the Day with Emily Bebbington. Talking points: Birds & Bees & Hugh Grant, He’s SO OLD, Just Trust Us. NOTE: There is a soft whine in the background for about 10 minutes in the middle - our apologies! You can contact us at [email protected] or on Twitter @readthebookpod. Thanks to The Dada Weatherman for the use of our theme song “Human Light”!