Words About Books
Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.
Podcasting since 2020 • 394 episodes
Words About Books
Latest Episodes
Talking About Tolkien - Shelob's Lair (Towers, 4-9)
Frodo and Sam face down Shelob. Frequent references are made to The Silmarillion.
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49:10
Discussing The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay
Starving for Justice! The name writes itself! Anyway, I hope you're ready for the finale of the Hunger Games trilogy! I guess!
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:24:16
Talking About Tolkien - The Stairs of Cirith Ungol (Towers, 4-8)
Frodo and Sam finally cross into Mordor. Ben and Nate become distracted by questions of morality and-ARE THOSE CRUMBS ON SAM'S JACKET?!
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51:58
Discussing Hell Hole by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson (aka the Dune Braintrust)
It's that time of year again! Where Ben and Nate take a brief break and give you an episode from our bonus list. If you want to hear this stuff when it comes out rather than over a year (or 2) later, sign up for your patreon! $3 gets you our en...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:53:45
End of Year Retrospect & WABie Awards 2025
Ben & Nate are back with real WABies. And someday you might even see the episode if I ever get the video up and running! Yes, Season 6 is over. We give awards to our favorite books, throw out some stats, and head off into the sunset. See yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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1:14:37
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