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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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Book Club: Edenverse by Ben Edward & Nathaniel Creed Part 2
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Some authors are inspired by mythology, some by music, some by the great masters of literature who preceded them. Ben and Nate are inspired by Danny Phantom and Full Metal Alchemist. The cringe concludes in Part 2 of our Edenverse re-examination.By Ben & Nate
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The Chocolate War & School Assigned Reading
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This week Nate looks back at a book he read in high school and absolutely nobody else did. Then the discussion shifts gears into school reading in general when Ben shares that he was assigned To Kill A Mockingbird 3 years in a row! Be sure to listen to this episode, because there will be an assigned paper at the end and there are no Sparknotes.…
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Book Club: Edenverse by Ben Edward & Nathaniel Creed Part I
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IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME! That's right everyone. We're starting 2021 off with a bang! This month's book is Edenverse! The greatest book every written by anyone hosting this podcast! This time around Nate drinks alcohol while Ben drinks discomfort and sorrow. So if you want to join in on the discussion go ahead and grab a drink, grab the book ($0.99 on …
As our first year of Words About Books draws to a close the boys take some time to discuss where the podcast has been and where it will be going in the future.By Ben & Nate
Nate surprises Ben with his analysis of Paradox Bound by Peter Clines. It's got action! It's got drama! It's got time travel! It's got adventure! It's got... MAGA propaganda? Oh boy. Take a listen in on this one and don't forget to follow us on twitter @WABPod or the future will unravel!By Ben & Nate
Well it's finally here. My revenge for Ben making me read all that other shit. In this episode you listen to 90 minutes of a 3 hour conversation I forced Ben to have about the story of Starcraft I. Ben also has a wager for me: if we get 100 downloads in 90 days, he'll be forced to stream the first Starcraft game. So if you want to torture Ben as mu…
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Starcraft: Liberty's Crusade by Jeff Grubb
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Nate forces Ben to listen to a discussion on Starcraft in this week's episode. Will this be the exception to the rule that books based off of games are hot garbage? Will Ben want to read this book after today's discussion? Find out on another exciting episode of Words About Books!By Ben & Nate
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Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie
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Ben and Nate journey to Earth's second moon of Kahani to formally apologize for poisoning the fabled Sea of Stories with their terrible writing. When they arrive they find the entire mess has been pinned on some guy named Khattam-Shud and that their adventure was actually an allegory for the importance of free speech.…
Finally! It's out! I never thought we'd see the day! Ben and Nate get a sneak peek at Dune: The Movie directed by acclaimed director David Lynch and starring... *checks notes* Kyle MacLachlan. Will this film be the instant classic that everyone says it will be? Will it define an entire era of filmmaking? Will it be the next Lord of the Rings? Will …
Ben and Nate reflect on 2020 in the only way they know how, by talking about all the books they've read.By Ben & Nate
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How to Publish a Novel Featuring a Drunk Space Ninja
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Today we examine Jay Key, Star Wheel Books, and the paths one may take to publication. Join Ben as he attempts to explain concepts such self publishing, independent publishing, and how they're not the same thing to an increasingly distracted and unfocused Nate who can't help but bring up our short story every chance he can possibly get. Don't forge…
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How to Pick Up Women with a Drunk Space Ninja by Jay Key
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Unfunny jokes. Bickering. An unlikeable protagonist that you’re supposed to love. Welcome to the flawed logic and page skimming universe of Duke LaGrange! Nate and Ben tackle an indie comedy book in today's episode. How to Pick Up Women with a Drunk Space Ninja: The Adventures of Duke LaGrange Book 1. Or HtPUWwaDSNTAoDLB1 for short. Was that a funn…
To celebrate the impending American election, Ben presents his top 5 Donald Trump take down books. Find out which of these is the right book to help you mentally prepare for a second dark age! Fire and Fury by Micheal Wolff, Fear by Bob Woodward, Too Much and Never Enough by Mary Trump, The Room Where it Happened by John Bolton, and Rage by Bob Woo…
The following audio sample was found in the library of Miskatonic University. It was late and I was the last student to leave. Most of the electric lighting was off. Only the blasphemous glow of the gibbous moon pouring through the windows provided illumination. There it was. A laptop sitting adjacent to a still opened copy of the dreaded Necronomi…
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Cool Air and Pickman's Model by HP Lovecraft
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Ben and Nate tackle two of their favorite Lovecraft short stories. Nate finally finds a Lovecraft story he can review positively.By Ben & Nate
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At the Mountains of Madness by HP Lovecraft
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Ben and Nate accompany a doomed expedition to Antarctica. There they discover archeological artifacts that will rewrite everything we know about the history of life on this planet. But in the frozen wastelands no one can hear Nate scream, and sometimes the past refuses to die...By Ben & Nate
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The Shadow Over Innsmouth By HP Lovecraft
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Ben and Nate follow HP Lovecraft on a journey to the shadow-haunted town of Innsmouth. Everyone there looks like an obvious monster, and several people warn us not to go, but in this economy you ALWAYS take the cheaper bus.By Ben & Nate
Ben and Nate kick off the month of Lovecraft with a deep dive into the biography of the man himself. We get into it all: his tragic childhood, his awkward marriage, the racism, and the incredible afterlife of his fiction.By Ben & Nate
It's Nate's birthday and the only gift he wants is for Ben to choose the groups' next read from a pool of 10 random books. The books vary wildly in both subject matter and quality. The only data Ben can use to inform his choice are the front and back covers of the books.By Ben & Nate
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Bonus - Star Wars: Heir to the Empire SPECIAL EDITION REMAKE
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Ben & Nate tackle Thrawn once again in a re-examination of Heir to the Empire and all of Star Wars. How have things changed since The Rise of Skywalker? Has Ben's heart softened after having to read some truly awful books for this podcast? Will this episode finally redeem the horrible Words About Books Podcast? Find out in another exciting edition …
A Wizard, A Barbarian, and some sentient Luggage team up to save the world from an all powerful Sourcerer! This month we read Sourcery by Terry Pratchett. A Rincewind novel set in the Discworld. If you're not sure what any of that means, don't worry we've got you covered.By Ben & Nate
In this brief wrap up to our series on The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Nate discusses outsmarting Ben. Oh, and he gets around to apologizing to his grandmother eventually.By Ben & Nate
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Part 2
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Detective Ben continues his investigation into The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, though the case seems to be getting away from him. Fortunately Agatha Christie's brilliant detective Hercule Poirot is on deck to assist.By Ben & Nate
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Part 1
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of Agatha Christie's most challenging mysteries. Our own Detective Ben goes up against the legendary Hercule Poirot in a race to solve the murder of Roger Ackroyd. An innocent man's life is at stake should the true killer not be found, and time is running out.By Ben & Nate
The exciting conclusion to our Dune series. This episode takes an in depth look at part 3 of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. Was the conclusion worth the wait? Find out on this episode of Words About Books.By Ben & Nate
On this episode we discuss the introduction of the enigmatic fremen, a few lack luster plots within plots, and Nate's slow descent into despair as this book gets no closer to ending.By Ben & Nate
There's a traitor in our midst. It's Nate. He keeps trying to escape, but we've tightened his shackles and we're ready to continue our conversation about Dune.By Ben & Nate
After The Fold and Marked, Ben decides it's time for the boys to read some proper literature. This ENTIRE MONTH the podcast will be covering one of Ben's favorite (and longest) books. Nate begins to question his life choices. *Apologies in advance for some awkward edits. We had a lot of material to cut down for this one.…
On this episode of words about books Ben and Nate chill in a hot tub 6 feet apart and talk about the steamy conclusion to Marked. Twitter: @wabpod Show Notes and Additional Commentary blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninjaBy Ben & Nate
Ben descends further into madness with a detailed (and quite possibly incorrect) calculation of the precious metals market in the fictional romance story Marked. Twitter: @wabpod Additional Show Notes and Commentary: https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninjaBy Ben & Nate
Are Ben and Nate mature enough to discuss an adult romance? Is the author mature enough to write an adult romance? On this episode of words about books the boys discuss the complications of a shockingly uncomplicated relationship. There's also a reality destroying subplot. Twitter: @wabpod Show Notes and Commentary: http://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninj…
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Bonus - Deep in the Crease: Peter Clines's Catalogue
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After our series on The Fold, Nate was unable to leave well enough alone and dove deep into the bibliography of Peter Clines. Perhaps a little too deep. Join Ben as he tries to cure Nate of this all-consuming obsession.By Ben & Nate
Ben has finally snapped. He was last seen running into the woods and screaming something about "quantum physics" and "that's not how it works." Nate plans to look for him if he ever stops laughing. Join us for the exciting conclusion to our series on The Fold. Twitter: @wabpod Shownotes and Additional Commentary: http://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja…
Ben and Nate find themselves asking some hard questions. Is Mike a good person? What does this magical door actually do? Did Peter Clines hastily slap this together the night before it was due? Find out in Part 2 of our series on The Fold. Twitter: @wabpod Shownotes and Additional Commentary: http://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja…
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.By Ben & Nate
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.wordsaboutboo…
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…
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? Ca…
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Corona Virus Special: Reading Survival Guide
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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/…
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.…
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Corona Virus Breaking News: Words About Beards
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Corona Virus has finally affected me. It is truly a sad day in history.By Ben & Nate
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…
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)By Ben & Nate
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)By Ben & Nate
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)…
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.By Ben & Nate
