Words About Books

Hear the convoluted process by which the boys select their next book: Marked by Sarah Fine. For those who read along with us, please be aware that Marked contains very explicit sexual content. For those who plan to listen, we will be keeping our discussion of the book much more tame.  Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaN...

The Fold by Peter Clines is a sci-fi story about scientists who don't know how to do science that build a magic door that allows instant travel across space time. Also sometimes it kills people. Join Ben and Nate as they struggle to figure out where it all went wrong... Twitter: @wabpod Shownotes and Additional Commentary: http://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja Support the show Blue Sky - https://...

The Possession ends not with a whimper but with a spectacular crash. A blog post warns of even darker things to come. A family in crisis asks: how much spaghetti is too much spaghetti? In this somber final episode of Head Full of Ghosts we will learn the tragic fate of the Barrett family.  Let's discuss... Coming Soon.  The Fold by Peter Clines (5/10/2020)  Follow us at:  http://podcast.words...

Ben and Nate watch in horror as things spiral out of control for the Barrett family. The boys question if a reality TV show is really the best environment for a sick child, and if an exorcism is really the best treatment. What will the horrible ghosts in Marjorie's head make her do next? Will Nate be able to survive another millennial blog post? Can Ben stop talking about horror movies during...

The Corona Virus has trapped most of us within our homes. In this episode Ben shares some tips on how to acquire books during these troubled times. Nate struggles to keep up. They also give several recommendations of books you may want to check out. Further recommendations and show notes available at: http://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsabou...

Ben and Nate decide to curl up under a blanket with a flashlight and read Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay. Head Full of Ghosts is the story of Merry and her older sister Marjorie. Marjorie had been struggling with mental health issues, but as time goes on the family begins to wonder if something more sinister isn't lurking beneath the surface. Let's discuss! Coming Soon Head Full of...

Corona Virus has finally affected me. It is truly a sad day in history. Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Ben and Nate discuss Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way by Bruce Campbell. This book is a semi-fictional account of Bruce Campbell's efforts to break into the A-list. Will Bruce succeed in elevating his career to new heights, or will the B-movie virus follow him like a shaky cam through the Tennessee woods?  Let's discuss! Coming Soon Next Book: Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay  (3/29...

Ben and Nate conclude their discussion of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. Buckle up cause it's about to get dark.  Coming Soon Next Book: Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way by Bruce Campbell (3/15/2020) Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https...

Ben and Nate continue their discussion of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. Will Rin save the day? What even are Gods? Find out! Coming Soon Poppy War Part 3 [Final] (3/1/2020) Next Book: Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way by Bruce Campbell (3/15/2020) Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.ne...

Ben and Nate discuss The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. The Poppy War is a dark fantasy that borrows elements from several periods of Chinese history, especially the second Sino-Japanese war. Coming Soon Poppy War Part 2 (2/16/2020) Poppy War Part 3 [Final] (3/1/2020) Next Book: Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way by Bruce Campbell (3/15/2020)   Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsab...

Ben and Nate read Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. Heir to the Empire is the book that kicked off the Star Wars legends series, and introduced one of Star Wars most popular non-movie villains: Grand Admiral Thrawn.  Support the show Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.social Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast In...