
Friends, Matt and Peter discuss books and currents reads in a humorous and informal manner.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 194 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Hello, friends. We have a fun one this week discussing the 1926 novel, "Lolly Willowes" by Sylvia Townsend Warner. A novel about a woman becoming a witch but is that what it's really about? We had a great time unpacking what makes this novel tick.
A... more
"You guys never read anything super popular or relevant!"
If you've ever yelled that at us in person or online well we have an episode for you. We do our best to discuss, theorize, and dissect the mega super popular romantic fantasy, "A Court of Tho... more
On this week's episode, we review the latest novel by Ben Lerner. We discuss auto-fictions limitations and why we were left frustrated by this potentially thought provoking novel.
And, finally, we discussed adding a beach read to our TBR, (since Le... more
A jam pack episode this week. We discuss the final Hemingway short story on our TBR, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," a work that is powerful while being elusive. *Side note, Peter feels like he mispronounced this story the whole way through, he barely sl... more
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Pete and Matt have great chemistry and obviously have great knowledge of all things books. They make books and reading fun again!!
I love hearing Peter & Matt’s take on books. I get great ideas for other books to read, too. Awesome!
These two guys bring interesting perspectives to many different books and humor from everyday life!
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Two book lovers chat in a casual, humorous, and spoiler-averse way about a wide range of titles—from fantasy and autofiction to literary classics and pop culture-driven picks. Episodes mix close-reading moments, personal anecdotes, and light banter, often circling around world-building, character dynamics, and how books fit into everyday life, travel, and parenting. A notable trait is the relaxed, conversational style that invites listeners to discover new titles through enthusiastic recommendations, thoughtful critiques, and playful bets about future installments or adaptations. The format tends to blend accessible entry points for casual readers with deeper literary analysis, making it approachable for both newcomers and seasoned book fan... more
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