There Will Be Books

This week we start by finishing up some thoughts on Sally Rooney's newest book and then we get into our October book club nominations. This being October, we had plenty of spooky, scary, and haunting titles nominated. We picked one book and one novella for this month, so sit back and find out what we're reading this month. Enjoy! Books mentioned: Thornyhold by Mary Stewart The Foundation Pit by An...

This week we're discussing books we've been reading on our own. Matt listened to James Ellroy's "Bloods a Rover" on audio and we discuss the best way to describe/sell Ellroy's style to a new reader. Finally, Peter is currently in the middle of Sally Rooney's new novel, "Beautiful World Where Are You," and his judgement so far is pretty negative. Also discussed; genius grants, crying babies, and fo...

This month, we headed back to the Flashman Papers, and read Royal Flash. A little softer around the edges, but still humorous and biting, Royal Flash is great addition to the Flashman Papers series. Peter compares the books to cereal, and Matt compares Flashman to Michael Scott. Plus, we create a new idea, "Flashmaning." Listen to find out what that means, and more. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @t...

Is that time again, we're nominating and selecting our book of the month. This month we set up the parameters a tad differently, and nominated classic books or authors that we tragically haven't read. Lots of great nominations this month! Plus, we discuss Al Gore and his divorce email. Enjoy! Books mentioned: Joseph Andrews by Henry Fielding Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott The Red and the Black by Ste...

There is no better way to end the summer than with a big old book haul. So sit back, grab a pen and paper, and listen as we list all the books we've checked out from the library, and bought at the used book store. Books include a Hollywood movie adaptation, short stories, spy novels, niche history, classics, and more! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebook...

This week we're discussing the comedy classic, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. We discuss the back story to the novel, why Matt loves this novel, and also why Peter was a little disappointed. And of course we go on tangents about health, personality types, and much more. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: The...

We are revisiting a classic this week. "The Catcher in the Rye." Both of us haven't read this book for well over a decade, and we discuss what's changed for us about the novel, maybe things we didn't notice the first time. We discuss Holden and all his faults and traumas. Enjoy this conversation about a much discussed and beloved American novel, and let us know your thoughts on this book.  Co...

We read "The Wicked Pavilion" by Dawn Powell and what is there to say other than this book is fantastic! We delve into this little known classic of American Literature and discuss why it's such a successful, funny, and perceptive novel. We're hopeful more readers will pick up this great book and give it a read. Enjoy! Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com...

We start this week talking about rude drivers and end with our monthly book club nominations. Matt usually wins and we pick one of his nominations, will this month be any different? Listen and find out. Enjoy! Books mentioned: The King Must Die by Mary Renault The Great Swindle by Pierre Lemaitre The Judgement of Paris by Gore Vidal Ferdinand, the Man with the Kind Heart by Irmgard Keun After Midn...

We don't have a single book to talk about today. Instead, join us at the info desk, where we're talking Wodehouse, Cherry Pepsi, Vikings, and More! Books mentioned: Aunts Aren't Gentlemen by P.G Wodehouse Children of Ash and Elm by Neil Price Smashing the Liquor Machine by Mark Lawrence Schrad Tall Men, Short Shorts by Leigh Montville Factory Summers by Guy Delisle Contact Us: Instagram @therewill...

On this episode, we discuss the brilliant and unsettling thriller "The Talented Mr Ripley." So much to discuss and unpack, from theories about why people turn bad, to how the book talks about class, we had a good time grappling with Tom Ripley. We end by talking about some adaptations, and revisit Matt Damon's performance. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Emai...

We start by talking about worm tunnels and transition into books, strange but par for the course. This episode we're nominating and selecting our July Book of the Month. We both had some classic nominations and we couldn't settle on just one book. More reading!! enjoy! Books mentioned: Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane Blood's a Rover by James Ellroy Slade House by David Mitchell The Heavenly Table...

We start this week discussing the audio book format of The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell and narrated by Alfred Molina. Next, we discuss book hauls and interesting available titles. Finally, we look ahead and mention some big upcoming releases in the coming months. Enjoy! Special shoutout to our local independent book stores. Old Firehouse Books Bizarre Bazaar The Eclectic Reader Books Men...

We read V.E. Schwab's latest novel, "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," and enjoyed how Schwab weaved together various genres into a compelling and propulsive story. We discuss the story, favorite characters, and debate whether we'd sell our soul to the devil. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/t...

We pick our June Book Club book but most importantly we discuss how long we could hangout in a Waffle House. Enjoy! Books mentioned: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome Jaws by Peter Benchley The Spectre of Alexander Wolf by Gaito Gazdanov Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury The Wicked Pavilion by Dawn Powell *extra credit selection The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith *June selection Conta...

We start this week with a review of Titanic, naming John Mayer's new album, and our week in reading. Then we get into Matt's brain and discuss a fun prompt*. *In the 1998 movie Shakespeare in Love, Shakespeare is portrayed in a romantic affair while writing Romeo and Juliet, so we got to thinking what other famous authors lives could be made into an entertaining movie and show the author's life in...

This week we're picking our seasonal (Spring) book club. If you're unfamiliar, this is when we pick a longer book to read over the course of a few months. And for the first time we both nominate the same book. Plus, Matt shares his birthday book haul! Enjoy! Books Nominated: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry  The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon Drood by Dan Simmons The...

For our latest seasonal book, we read the Sci-Fi classic, Dune. We have to admit there is a lot too unpack and we occasionally felt like dummies with regard to the complexities of the story. So be warned, we are NOT experts! But we enjoyed the book none the less and discuss character arcs, worms, and movie adaptations. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email wi...

We are both huge fans of Anthony Bourdain's tv work, but neither of us had read his classic chef's tale, Kitchen Confidential. Not any more. We read Kitchen Confidential, and both loved how he described the world of a chef. Listen as we detail why Bourdain was such a great writer and storyteller. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goo...

We discuss and nominate books for May, before landing on an exciting choice! We also discuss the dangers of Costco and the drawing of tanks. Books Mentioned: Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden The Art of Losing by Alice Zeniter The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann Subdivision by J. Robert Lennon Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeer Contact Us: Insta...

This week we're creating college classes! Peter starts off describing his class on the unfinished or unpublished novel. Matt then details his class on the confidence man character in fiction and in real life. Lots of interesting debate and books mentioned. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbboo...

This week we're drafting authors, fantasy football style. Is Herman Melville a Quarterback or Center? Who is your Owner? What round are we taking Dan Brown? We had too much fun compiling our teams. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks

This week we're not focused on one particular book but rather a few books we're reading and some fun prompt questions. For example, do you ever feel a book is written just for you? Like any good book discussion we go off into all sorts of digressions. Enjoy! Books mentioned: Lots!!! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebo...

This week we're discussing the 1979 Italo Calvino novel, "If On A Winter's Night A Traveler." This classic meta fiction novel showcases many different aspects, we discuss which ones work for us and which ones did not. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks

This week we discuss some potential TBR additions and nominate and select our April Book Club book. Plus, Matt sets a goal for us to get press passes to the Baseball All-Star Game. Enjoy! Books mentioned: Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg Sheer Misery by Mary Louise Roberts Covered with Night by Nicole Eustace Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Ma...