There Will Be Books

This week we were thrilled to interview mystery author R.J. Jacobs! He was kind enough to answer our questions on a variety of writing and book subjects. Lots of interesting insight and info about writing and publishing. Enjoy! R.J. Jacobs books And Then You Were Gone (2019) Somewhere in the Dark (2020)

This week we're talking about three short stories. First, we delve into a brilliant story from Ursula K. Le Guin called, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." It's amazing how much Le Guin packs into such a short story. Highly recommend. Finally, we talk about two Sherlock Holmes stories, "The Final Problem" and "The Adventure of the Empty House." We discuss the character of Sherlock, why he is so...

This week we discuss what we're reading on the side, and pick our March book club selection. Lots of interesting books discussed this week, from William Blake, Orson Welles, Kubrick, and Sarah Waters. Also discussed, snow robots, choking on a nickel, spandex shorts and more! Books Mentioned. My Business is to Create by Eric Wilson My Lunches with Orson edited by Peter Biskind Space Odyssey by Mich...

This week we're talking about new fiction, and coming up with fun new ways to praise books. Think the Academy Awards but for books. Next we talk about what we're reading this week and finally we bring on Matt's brother, Thadd. Our first guest!  Of course, we can't help ourselves and have a lengthy discussion about fizzy water and nickels. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter...

This week we're discussing the classic historical novel, "I, Claudius." It's a book we've both wanted to read for awhile and we found the book to be a joy to read. It's full of interesting characters and endless political maneuverings. Lot's to unpack in this classic novel about the Roman Empire. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goo...

We're behind and it's the shortest month of the year, so we nominated short stories and novellas for the book of the month! Bunch of interesting nominations this month, but we settled on two Sherlock Holmes stories, "The Final Problem" and "The Adventure of the Empty House." Also, a short story from Ursula K Le Guin, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas."  And course we get sidetracked. Who kn...

This week we're discussing the debut novel by Lauren Oyler, Fake Accounts. Does the novel succeed? Does it entertain? We usually agree for the most part on books but this week we disagree!! So listen to Matt's positive review and Peter's negative reaction. Let us know what you thought of the book. Remember, differing opinions on books is normal! Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitte...

We wrap up our discussion on The Count of Monte Cristo by wondering if this book influenced  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Also, would we want to be friends with the Count? Finally, we discuss the 2002 adaptation. Bad, Guy Pearce! And of course, Matt casts a muppet version of this story. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Th...

This week Peter recommends The Liar's Dictionary, a funny, charming, and well-done debut novel by Eley Williams. Then we nominate and discuss our winter seasonal book club choices. Enjoy! Books Mentioned: The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami The Power Broker by Robert Caro Harlot’s Ghosts by Norman Mailer These Truths by Jill Lepore Dune by Frank Herbert *Winter Selection...

We couldn't do just one episode on this amazing book, so this time we delve into the revenge aspects of the novel and how Dumas handles the fates of Valentine, Albert, and Eugenie. Look for Part 3 soon when we discuss the movie adaptation!  Contacts: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks

This week we’re talking book hauls, book projects, and book exchanges! Mixed in with some humorous emails and the Beorn diet discussion. Enjoy! Books mentioned: Marrow and Bone by Walter Kempowski Fingersmith by Sarah Waters Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust Within a Budding Grove by Marcel Proust Between the Woods and the Water by Patrick Lei...

This week we're talking about the first part of our fall book club selection, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. We delve into the story and discuss major themes. We wonder why this book isn't considered literary fiction and just a revenge novel. We both really liked this book and highly recommend you read it! *Some spoilers discussed* Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @the...

On this episode we talk about the J.R.R. Tolkien classic, The Hobbit. We discuss different allegorical meanings, favorite set pieces, and why the film's failed to capture the magic of the book. Also discussed, what if the Beatles had made a Lord of the Rings movie? Is Beorn's diet of bread, honey, and cream viable? Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@g...

This week we start by discussing  some miscellaneous book topics and our Christmas books. Lastly, we nominate and select our January book! Enjoy! Books nominated: Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara I, Claudius by Robert Graves Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Mediated: How the Media Shapes Your World and the Way You Live in It by Thomas de Zengotita Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse Consider...

To celebrate the holiday season, we read the classic Dickens' tale A Christmas Carol. So pour yourself your favorite seasonal beverage and enjoy as we discuss this classic Christmas story. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks

Yes, we're talking about a movie! We're in the holiday spirit, so we decide to delve into the holiday movie classics, Home Alone and Home Alone 2. Join us as we discuss the brilliance of these movies and Matt tells us if he's a Buzz. But first Matt gives Peter his book report of a romance story he read. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail....

On this episode, we discuss our 2021 TBR, following some prompts and resolutions. We discuss a lot of books and set some lofty goals for ourselves. What book have you been meaning to read for the longest time? Why haven’t you read thus far? Are you gonna read it in 2021? Pick one genre you don’t read often and set a goal to read more books in that genre. What are some books in that genre that you...

We read the James Joyce classic short story collection Dubliners last month, and to our pleasant surprise we understood and enjoyed these stories! We talk about certain themes, depictions, and favorite stories during this fun hour. And we discuss if we're ready to tackle the notoriously more difficult Ulysses.  Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@...

This week we nominate our December book club selections! In addition, we decided to read A Christmas Carol. Finally, we come up with a bet, involving sports, a point spread, and a romance novella. Books mentioned: Warlock by Oakley Hall The Man in the High Castle by Philip K Dick A Time For Gifts by Patrick Leigh Fermor In the Electric Mist with the Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke Lucky Jim by...

This week we talk about being forced to read classic literature in High School, Matt's eclectic book haul, updating our TBR, and Quentin Tarantino. Books mentioned: Marathon Man by William Goldman Anno Dracula by Kim Newman Blood Sport by Robert Jones The Rosicrucian Enlightenment by Francis Yates Shakespeare by Another Name by Mark Anderson Flashman and the Great Game by George Macdonald Fraser T...

In this episode, we get lost in the puzzle that is Susanna Clarke's new novel Piranesi. There is lots to discuss and unpack here and just a heads up we start discussing spoilers fairly early (14:30).  If you haven't read this wonderful new novel, we both recommend you do. Enjoy. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbeb...

This week we talk about confidence men, Presidential memoirs, a book haul, and the true Thanksgiving. Perfect recovery entertainment for the  overstuffed holiday reader. Enjoy! Books Mentioned: The King of Confidence by Miles Harvey A Promised Land by Barack Obama Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas The Virginian by Owen Wister The Scottish Nation by T.M...

This week we delve into Shirley Jackson’s 1959 horror classic, The Haunting of Hill House. We discuss why this book works so well and ask the question: is it all in Eleanor’s mind or are there actual ghosts? Also, we discuss why the architecture of the house plays such an important role. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads Therewill...

We might be slightly delayed but fear not, we are choosing our November Book Club book! As usual we get off track discussing spies, Madonna, and the Michigan left. Books Mentioned: The Tears of Autumn by Charles McCarry The Devil’s Chessboard by David Talbot The Eiger Sanction by Trevanian The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler Death in Venice by Thomas Mann Dubliners by James Joyce *Nov Selection* Pir...

We’re Back! After a little break, we are back talking about books but first we catch up and discuss everything from our dogs, interesting smoothies, and mermans. Matt reads from The Dog of the South. Lastly, Peter pitches a CIA themed buddy movie. Books Mentioned The Dog of the South by Charles Portis Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson The Count of...