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.
Episodes
467 episodes
Ben vs. Nate: Debate 2023
This week we've got an episode where we try to convince you to vote for one of our book picks. If this is well-liked we'll do it again next year. If not we'll just pretend this never happened. If you want to be part of the voting process go to ...
Discussing Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky
This week we discuss Ogres, a novella by Adrian Tchaikovsky. This book has a ridiculous cover. It's written in the present tense, second person. Is there any way that this isn't terrible? The answer may surprise you.
Nate Emperor of WAB (God Emperor of Dune Part II by Frank Herbert)
This week we wrap up our discussion of Dune IV Part II: escape from the house of mummies. Does a worm man have feelings? Can we exploit those feelings? Can you really be the most empathetic person on the planet if you're also getting with your ...
Dune IV: God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert
This week we touch upon Dune once again! Nate, The God Emperor of WAB, is one book closer to opening his package from Definitely Frank Herbert. Ben is one book closer to achieving enlightenment in his pantaloons. And Frank Herbert is one book c...
Discussing A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas (Part 3)
Ben and Nate conclude their discussion of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Can Feyre survive Amarantha's trials? Can Ben survive whatever has gotten into Nate?
Discussing A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas (Part 2)
Ben and Nate continue their discussion of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. In this one we get into the romance, the sex, and the mystery of the missing roast beef.
Discussing A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Ben and Nate discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. What are the odds that Ben and Nate will actually like this booktok favorite? Could anything live up to this much hype? We'll find out on this exciting episode of Words About Boo...
Ben Tells Nate About Hunt For the Skinwalker By Colm A. Kelleher and George Knapp
Nate learns that reality is more complicated than he ever dared to imagine in a thrilling episode where Ben unveils the mysteries of the universe. How deep do the conspiracies go? Did Aliens write the bible? Are Bigfoots afraid of dogs? Are the...
A VG Discussion of Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
Thanks to our patrons for making us read today's book. This week we discuss Bridget Jones's Diary! Not the movie, the movie is probably better. No this is the book where we discuss a sad British woman slowly drinking and eating (or not) herself...
Banjo Royale (Battle Royale by Koushun Takami Pt II)
Well this was unexpected... y'all. Yes we're wrapping up Battle Royale by discussing favorite scenes, breaking out the rubric, and discussing how we might faire in a battle royale situation. Would we band together? When would we have to betray ...
The Road to Battle Royale (Battle Royale by Koushun Takami Part I)
This week Ben & Nate talk about Battle Royale! It's Fortnite only as a book! We start by setting the stage, priming you for our impending discussion on what we would do in a Battle Royale situation, and discussing the idea of the book. Then...
Discussing Star Wars: Vector Prime by R.A. Salvatore
Ben and Nate discuss Vector Prime by R.A. Salvatore. It's the Star Wars book that kicked off The New Jedi Order, a 19-book long Star Wars Legends series that features some of the greatest moments, but also some of the most boring moments in all...
Discussing The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
Content Warning: Suicide, Violence, Violence against children. We discuss Paul Tremblay's novel turned M. Night Shyamalan film, The Cabin at the End of the World. Will this live up to the high standard set by Head Full of Ghosts, o...
Discussing a Dirty Job by Christopher Moore (Part 2)
Ben and Nate continue their discussion of A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. They try and fail to summarize the book before descending into the sweet release of total insanity.
Discussing A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore (Part 1)
Ben and Nate decide to take a look at a book they read 15 years ago to see if it still holds up. That was a mistake. In Part 1 of our two part discussion of A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore we examine the characters and tone of the book and ask...
Discussing One of Us Is Lying (On the Ground, Choking to Death) by Karen M McManus
This week we have another mystery! That we both solved almost immediately. We're not trying to do more mysteries it just happens to be that way. 5 students enter detention. 5 of them leave. Except one of them leaves TO A HOSPITAL!...
Lacero: A Ready Player One Canon Fanfiction by Andy Weir
What? Read that title again. Yes this is Lacero. A fanfic that became canon. Why did it become canon? Listen to a few minutes of the podcast and it all becomes crystal clear. How was a 6 page short story stretched into a 47 minute podcast? Beca...
Mortal Instruments - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare [Ft. Uncited] (Part 2)
This is Part Two of a conversation we had with Uncited: The Internet's Least Reliable English Lit Podcast on The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. Please check out Part 1 if you have not done so already. In this part we conclude our discus...
Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare [Ft. Uncited] (Part 1)
Ben and Nate are joined by Amy and Chantelle of Uncited: An English Lit podcast to discuss a masterpiece of the English literary canon: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. Please check out our guest's podcast over at https://podcaste...
Ben and Nate Return to Thrawntanamo Bay (Part 2)
Ben and Nate continue their discussion of Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn (Thrawn #1). In this episode Thrawn has a romantic encounter with a certain fowl of the evening and Arihnda Pryce goes absolutely insane.
Ben and Nate Return to Thrawntanamo Bay
Ben and Nate discuss Thrawn by Timothy Zahn (Thrawn #1). It's been far too long since Ben and Nate checked in on their favorite Chiss Grand Admiral. This time we tackle the tale of Thrawn's rise to power within the Imperial Navy. Will Thrawn be...
Nate Recommends/Tortures Ben with We Are Legion We Are Bob by Dennis E. Taylor
This week Nate clones himself endlessly in an attempt to destroy Ben's will to exist. Also he discusses a book with a similar idea called We Are Legion We Are Bob. Will Nate win Ben over to reading this book and finding enjoyment in programmer ...
Discussing The Maid by Nita Prose
Ben and Nate read The Maid by Nita Prose. It won several awards for both Best Debut Novel and Best Myster/Thriller novel, but can this Book/tok/stagram/tube darling stand up to the rigorous academic scrutiny of Words About Books. We shall see.....
A Very Special Words About Books Episode (Best of Ben)
This week on Words About Books we have a special episode. Yes we're still going to have our regular Sunday release but Nate thought he would take this opportunity to appreciate Ben by sharing his favorite Ben moments on the podcast. He's not bi...
Judging Books By Their Covers V
This week on Words About Books we're going to do something we've never ever done before on Judging Books By Their Covers. Want to know more? You'll have to listen to find out and you won't believe our ears! Hey if it works for Hell's Kitchen, i...