BOOKIN' IT

Huck Finn is one of the best American novels of all time. Cooper and Tanner start to discuss it. What is it about this book that captures the American spirit? Is Mark Twain an atheistic jerk? Can you imagine this book without Huck narrating? Tons of insight today!!! SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

It’s episode 70 (technically it’s 71, but we don’t count the last one) and the start of year three for BOOKIN’ IT! To kick it off, we’re discussing The Green Ember series. Cooper and Isaiah tackle the first book today! SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper and Isaiah reveal and briefly discuss the books that they will be reading for the podcast! Check out the schedule and SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

What does Inception, The Peanuts Movie, the Red Badge of Courage, Lord of the Rings, and War and Peace have in common? They are all talked about in this episode! Cooper and Tanner have a rambling discussion (but a good and helpful one!) on War and Peace, giving their baggage, discussing the war and battle scenes, talking bout how cool Prince Andrey is, commenting on what Tolstoy defined W+P as, an...

Cooper and Tanner sit down to discuss the most famous book ever written: Leo's Toy Store, by Warren Peace.  SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper, Tanner, and Isaiah discuss author N.D. Wilson. Which one of his books is the best? Which panelist's laptop dies in the middle of donor shoutouts? Will Tanner be a N.D. Wilson cynic? Will Isaiah not edit out Cooper failing to sneeze? HOW MANY WEIRD RANTS WILL COOPER GO ON??? All this and more helping things in today's episode as the gang discusses and processes an influential auth...

Imagine Charlotte's Web mixed with a heavy scooping of 1984 and you have Animal Farm! A delightful communistic warning and parable! Was George Orwell a socialist? How well does this book hold up as a story? Will Cooper summarize a wikipedia page??? All this and more in today's edition of BOOKIN' IT. SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

The guys discuss and break down a slightly satirical epistlary novel from the perspective of a demon. The Screwtape Letters, by CS Lewis! SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

It's Easter, and to celebrate, we have shared the greatest story ever told - the gospel. Enjoy. If you have any questions, email us here: bookinitpod4@gmail.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

In an out-of-this-world episode, Cooper and Isaiah discuss the first book in C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet. SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper talks about the books in the title. Masterfully.  SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

It has been said that history repeats itself. The same is true in the history of this podcast. In this episode, the gang returns to the book that the podcast started with: The Hobbit , or There and Back Again (hence the pun), by J.R.R. Tolkien. Join Cooper, Isaiah, and Tanner as they discuss the book once again and reminisce of tales in by-gone ages, or, in this case, by-gone episodes.  SUPPORT US...

The squad teams up to tackle one of the most beloved children's books of all time: Alice in Wonderland! *whispers in ear* Oh, that was a movie? Was this based on that movie? *whisper whisper* Ah, I see. Today, the squad teams up to dismantle the classic children's book that the classic movie was based on! How was that? *whisper whisper* Good.  SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookini...

The gang talks through the second bestselling novel of all time: Charles Dickens’ immortal classic: A Tale of Two Cities. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit  TEXT US HERE!

Cooper and Matthew discuss what makes good world building, how one accomplishes that, and bring up numerous examples (actually, really just two) of it. Hey guys! Last week was really busy for us, and we ended up not being able to record. We're back in the normal groove this week however, and we'll be on track with  A Tale of Two Cities  in two weeks. This episode was originally recorded...

Ever wondered what two teenaged dudes thought about a gothic novel with a woman looking to marry an eccentric rich guy? Wonder no more! In today's episode, Cooper and Matthew discuss Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Matthew and Cooper talk about the main characters in Jane Austen's masterpiece as well as discuss other things. SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit (we really do want more of you) TEXT US HERE!

Have you ever wondered what two teenaged males thought about a book with five sisters looking to marry rich? Well wonder no more! In today's episode, Cooper and Matthew begin to discuss this masterpiece of a classic novel. SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper and Matthew discuss a satirical prose episodic novel. Why? Listen to find out! Editor's note: Matthew finished Gulliver's Travels and agrees with everything Cooper said. SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper, Isaiah, and Matthew discuss the book in question. Did Crusoe repent? Is he a likable character? Lots to discuss! SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

In this episode, Cooper, Matthew, and Isaiah (Or Host, Muscular, and Editor) brave the long journey of discussing The Pilgrim's Progress , an allegory by John Bunyan! Enjoy! SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper and Isaiah discuss two immortal epic poems: Beowulf and Sir Gawian and the Green Knight.  What do these have to say about heroism? About chivalry? About villains? Is a dover thrift edition ever a good idea? Listen as they talk about all these questions. And more.  SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

In their monumental 50th episode, Cooper, Isaiah, and Matthew tell the story of how the podcast started, answer listener questions, and release the booklist for the next year! LOOK AT THE BOOKLIST IN FULL AND SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!

Cooper, Isaiah, and Matthew discuss the final book of Lord of the Rings. Will Cooper succeed in making LoTR out to be the best Fantasy novel of all time or will Matthew's diabolical plan to disrupt the mini-series continue? Listen to find out! Make sure to tune in next week for our Half-Centennial Celebration! SEND US QUESTIONS HERE: bookinitpod4@gmail.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com...

One of our patrons, the legendary Chris Hagedon, sent us a short story he had written and we read it on the podcast! It's a pretty great story. Listen to Matthew and Cooper discuss. Email us questions here: bookinitpod4@gmail.com You can listen to Chris read this story on his podcast  Like Lightning , or you can read the story in full here: My family has a pet. But this isn't any ordinar...