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Words About Books

Ben & Nate
The Lord Of the Rings
Naruto
J. R. R. Tolkien
Hulk Hogan
The Two Towers
Odyssey
The Odyssey
J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien
Snow Crash
Bobiverse
Gollum
Aragorn
The Hunger Games (book Series)
Mordor
Spiritualism
Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good (part II)
Pendragon Series
Metaverse
Stoicism

Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.

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The gang says a series of farewells from East to West.

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Content Warning: Sexual Content, Explicit Content, Mentions of Sexual Violence

Well, you've read the content warning. We're back with Part Two of a A Court of Wings and Ruin. In this episode Ben and Nate discuss the upcoming war with Hybern while si... more

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Faramir kind of checks out for his last two weeks on the job and tries to convince Eowyn that he would be a worthy silver metal. Aragorn also has a romance.

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We're back with the third installment of Sarah J. Maas's Sexy Romance Fantasy. A Sexromantasy, if you will. Last time Feyre failed to stop the king of Hybern from claiming the cauldron. Now she's back at the Spring Court and doing her best to bring T... more

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Recent Guests

John Bierce
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Mage Errant / The Rack / More Gods Than Stars
Episode: Talking About Genre With John Bierce
Chad Dingleton
Erotic author, discussed as guest on the episode
Episode: Chad Dingleton Discusses Chuck Tingle's Compilation Book

Hosts

Ben
Host with long-running involvement across episodes, often driving the book discussions and banter.
Nate
Co-host known for dynamic back-and-forth and candid takes on books and adaptations.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Neat but Nate sometimes smh

    Sometimes Nate keeps interrupting Ben & it’s annoying. That being said, I like their dynamic & personalities.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Wututhink69
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun discussion about varied books

    Two friends discuss a book while occasionally interjecting with jokes or banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin_001
    Canada2 years ago
  • Pedantic and hosts almost seem envious/jealous

    Idk if it’s just the episode I listened to (the first Poppy War episode), but there didn’t seem to be much charisma between the hosts and with the amount of times it’s brought up that “I have a masters already so at least I have that over her” or “she’s really young, she might do this trilogy fast but struggle with the next work,” it comes off as two guys being snarky/jealous about another author. I couldn’t finish the episode—some of what they started to talk about re:the wars in China, and how... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kiwilimetwist
    Canada2 years ago
  • Surprisingly solid narrative analysis while also making lots of jokes about funny aspects of books. Edutainment? The hosts would probably be horrified to be described as such.

    Podchaser
    5
    Kevin
    2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Ben and Nate, hosts of the podcast, highlight all aspects of great reads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago

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Overall, guests and book picks are engaging, with room for deeper analysis on some episodes.
Listeners appreciate the conversational vibe and strong book recommendations.

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Two hosts read and discuss a wide range of books with lively banter, personal reading histories, and thoughtful critique. Episodes blend literary analysis with humor, pop culture references, and occasional debates about pacing, adaptations, and authorial choices, often weaving in meta chatter about Patreon incentives and running gags. Listeners can expect candid takes on classics, modern fiction, and middle-grade titles alike, with a consistent emphasis on how stories resonate on a craft and storytelling level. A notable quality is the duo's dynamic balance between warmth and sharp opinion, making it approachable for casual readers while offering thoughtful angles for podcast guests and sponsors.

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