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A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books. ... more
FAQs about BOOKIN' IT:How many episodes does BOOKIN' IT have?The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.
March 20, 202394. The Chronicles of Narnia: Looking BackFINIS. The Chronicles of Narnia, and our discussion of it, is now finished. Today, Cooper, Tanner, and Isaiah capstone their conversation on this classic series. Who’s the best protagonist? What books contains the best Aslan appearance? What’s the coolest concept? Best quote? Best book in the series? And of course, the ultimate debate everyone was waiting for: REEPICHEEP VS PUDDLEGLUM, DAWN OF JUSTICE. What. An. Episode. Listen now!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more38minPlay
March 13, 202393. The Last BattleIt's the end. Cooper and Tanner discuss the final book in Narnia with great detail and insight. Was Lewis a universalist? (The long awaited conversation). What does Lewis really think about Rillian and Jewel's rashness? Is the end of this book one of the best endings of a series in history? IS IT???? All this, and more! (Much more, obviously. This is, like, our second longest episode ever.)SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more54minPlay
March 06, 202392. The Silver ChairCooper and Tanner discuss the sixth book in the Chronicles of Narnia. Is this the most Tolkienian book in Narnia? Is this book structured weird? Are Eustace and Jill subpar protagonists? PUDDLEGLUM OR REEPICHEEP? All this and more! "Many listen and few return to other podcasts." - C.S. Lewis (probably)SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more36minPlay
February 20, 202391. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." Thus begins the book of discussion today. What medieval planet did CS Lewis (maybe) base this book on? What's up with Aslan in this book? Is it weird that there's no villain? All this and more! Take a listen!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more32minPlay
February 13, 202390. Prince CaspianThe gang is all in one room as they discuss everybody's favorite Narnia book when they're a kid: Prince Caspian. Is Lewis paganizing Aslan? Is Reepicheep the best side-character in literature? IS THE SINGLE BEST DESCRIPTION OF A DECAPIATION IN THIS BOOK???? All pressing questions, and the guys are on the case!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more37minPlay
February 06, 202389. The Horse and His BoyJoin Cooper, Isaiah, and Tanner for as wide ranging a conversation as the journey from southern Calormen to Archenland on C.S. Lewis’ The Horse and His Boy. Are the Narnia books based on the seven planets from medieval cosmology? Was Lewis a universalist? (A precursor to The Last Battle conversation) Is this book effective at worldbuilding? All this and more! SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more41minPlay
January 23, 202388. The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeIt’s time. One of the biggest and arguably best kids books of all time. Cooper and Isaiah discuss the particulars of the first (publication-wise) book C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Is the allegory tasteful? How’s the writing? Does Lewis successfully blend mythologies? All this and more—take a listen!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more30minPlay
January 16, 202387. The Magician’s NephewOfficially kicking off an epic series on The Chronicles of Narnia, Cooper and Tanner discuss what is arguably the greatest prequel ever. Except for, you know, the Star Wars ones. SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more33minPlay
January 09, 202386. The Chronicles of Narnia: PreludeCooper, Isaiah, and Tanner sit down to discuss baggage, expectations, and what they think will be their favorite and least favorite book in C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. We'll be back next week to kick off with The Magician's Nephew!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more28minPlay
January 02, 202385. 2023 Spring BooklistIT'S 2023!!! Wow, what an awesome year we had last year, and what an awesome year we have planned this year. Here's the list in written form:Jan-March: The Chronicles of NarniaApril: The Phantom Tollbooth, Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 1, Brandon SandersonMay: Hamlet, Fahrenheit 451, Special 100th Episode SpectacularSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!...more12minPlay
FAQs about BOOKIN' IT:How many episodes does BOOKIN' IT have?The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.