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- Bad Review Guess Who. . . Round 2! BoBCAST S1E9
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen—it’s back by popular demand! (At least, popular in Luke’s head.) Let’s see if Jordan, Taylor, and Beth can identify famous books by their one-star reviews. Tears will be shed, blood spilled, loyalties tested, legacies forged, and a new winner crowned. This is…BAD REVIEW GUESS WHO!
Books mentioned in this episode:
“The Hawthorne Legacy”
“Mexican Gothic”
“Winterset Hollow”
“The Unusuals”
“Fabulous Bodies”
“Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die”
“Indie Darling”
Bad Review Guess Who cheatsheet:
“Tress of the Emerald Sea”
“Frankenstein”
“Strange the Dreamer”
“One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish”
“A Man Called Ove”
“Charlotte’s Web”
“Gone Girl”
“Wuthering Heights”
“The Nightingale”
“The Picture of Dorian Gray”
“The Phantom Tollbooth”
“The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest”
“The Iliad”
“Murder on the Orient Express”
“Winnie the Pooh”
“A Christmas Carol”
“The Other Hamlet Brother”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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53 min - Book Recomendations for Reluctant Readers - BoBCAST S1E8
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
Look, this is a book-focused podcast. Odds are, you’re a mega nerd bookworm bibliophile. BUT if you’re a hesitant reader, hi there! Don’t leave! We’ve got book recommendations for folks who don’t like to read—from the BoBCASTers, of course, but also from the listeners. If you’re a wannabe reader but don’t know where to start, or even someone who flat-out hates books with a fiery passion, this episode is just what the doctor ordered!
Also, please come ask Luke about his #cornquest. He’s still in mourning, but life is about the journey, not the destination.
Books mentioned in this episode:
“Partita”
“The Divine Gardener's Handbook”
“Dark Ride”
“The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances”
“The Inheritance Games”
“What I Ate in One Year”
“How to Cook a Wolf”
“Mistborn”
“World War Z”
“Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend”
“A Court of Thorns and Roses”
“The Last Kids on Earth”
“The Martian”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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55 min - The Travel Episode! - BoBCAST S1E7
Episode 7:
“The Travel Episode!”
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
Books are gateways to adventure, from fantasy realms to places in our own backyards. In this episode, the BoBCASTers talk indie bookstores, bookish vacations, and places from books they want to visit. Will Jordan ever find the mysterious Texas bookstore? Can Beth contain her excitement for the PEI Fiber Festival? Is Vermont during autumn, in fact, the most beautiful place in the world? (Yes. Yes it is.) These are just some of the questions raised in this fun episode!
Books mentioned in this episode:
“Mark Twain”
“Walden”
“The Naturals”
“The Bandit Queens”
“Heart the Lover”
“The Other Hamlet Brother”
“Anne of Green Gables”
“Blue Mountain Rose”
“Daughter of Smoke and Bone”
“Isola”
Bookstores mentioned:
The River’s End Bookstore
Talking Animals Books
Bridgeside Books
The Drama Book Shop
The King’s English Bookshop
Poppy Books
Moon’s Rare Books
Folklore Bookshop
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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51 min - Mid-Year Reading Check-In: Looking Back and Looking Ahead! - BoBCAST S1E6
Episode 6:
“Mid-Year Reading Check-In: Looking Back and Looking Ahead!”
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
2026 is halfway over. Can you believe it?! This calls for a catch-up episode. The BoBCASTers talk about their favorites reads of the year so far, as well as a few great books they’re still looking forward to. Everyone shares their enthusiasm for Christmas, dragons, and crime-solving critters. What’s not to love? Also, the recording studio has a guest today—more than a few allergens are stirred by her presence, but TOTALLY WORTH IT.
Books mentioned in this episode:
“The King of Elfland's Daughter”
“Wuthering Heights”
“Until Next Summer”
“Dashing Through the Snow”
“Sea of Charms”
“A Parade of Horribles”
“Whistler”
“East of Eden”
“Green City Wars”
“The Ruin of Kings”
“Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy”
“The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest”
“How to Sell a Haunted House”
“Big Little Truths”
“The Sixth Faction”
“We Chase Shadows”
“The Pirate Queen”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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57 min - Classic Books we Really Love…and Some We Really Don’t - BoBCAST S1E5
Episode 5:
“Classic Books we Really Love…and Some We Really Don’t”
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
This episode, the BoBCASTers are falling back on the classics…and the classics are also falling back on them. Jordan, Taylor, Beth, and Luke chat about the great works of literature they hold dear, as well as some they don’t like very much. The authors are long-since dead, so no feelings will be spared! Also, Beth shares some very special news about the Best of Books storefront in Edmond. How exciting!
PS: This episode is decidedly not sponsored by Freddy’s Frozen Custard. Luke is just a satisfied customer.
(Although if Freddy’s is interested, Luke is very reachable.)
Books mentioned in this episode:
“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
“Hamlet”
“A Wrinkle in Time”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
"The Island of Dr. Moreau" (and other works by H.G. Wells)
“Wind, Sand, and Stars” & "The Little Prince"
“Wuthering Heights”
“Jane Eyre”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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48 min - Middle Grade Books That Don’t Talk Down to Their Audience - BoBCAST S1 E4
Episode 4:
“Middle Grade Books That Don’t Talk Down to Their Audience”
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
It’s summer: the perfect time to chill out, take a vacation, and check out some great books! We’re here to help you fill out your reading list—no need to thank us. This week, we’re talking middle grade. Who wouldn’t want to go on an adventure with dragons, teenage spies, dragons, watchdogs that tick, and more dragons?! Whether you’re a middle grade reader, the parent of a middle grade reader, or a fan of great storytelling regardless of age, give this episode a listen!
Books mentioned in this episode:
“The Last Dragon on Mars”
“The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest”
“Isola”
“Kill Creatures”
The “Wings of Fire” series
“The Man Who Was Thursday”
“Reaper Man”
“A House of Vipers”
“Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH”
“A Wrinkle in Time”
“Number the Stars”
“The Giver”
“The Night War”
“All the Blues in the Sky”
“Samantha: The Next Chapter”
“The Island of the Blue Dolphins”
The “Artemis Fowl” series
“The Phantom Tollbooth”
The “Alex Rider” series
“The Lost Heir” and “Jake and the Gingerbread Wars”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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58 min - Movies That Are Better Than the Book - BoBCAST S1E3
Episode 3:
“Movies That Are Better Than the Book”
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
This episode, we’re wading into some controversy. People like to say that the book is ALWAYS better than the movie, but we’re taking issue with that pesky word ALWAYS. From Arrakis to Tau Ceti, we find out that sci-fi books tend to translate pretty well to the screen. Also, Luke gets into some hot water with his picks… Listen to see if he makes it out alive!
Books mentioned in this episode:
“A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm”
“Shark Heart”
“Hera”
“As You Wish”
“Dune”
“Cloud Atlas”
“The Last of the Mohicans”
“The Three Musketeers”
“Project Hail Mary”
“Jurassic Park”
“The Princess Bride”
“Little Women”
“A Christmas Carol”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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51 min - Bad Review Guess Who - BoBCAST S1E2
Episode 2:
“Bad Review Guess Who”
Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
In this episode, Taylor, Beth, and Luke are playing a little game. Jordan has compiled bad reviews of famous and/or beloved books, and the others will try to guess the title. What prize will the winner get? Which books make Beth go full “mama bear” when they’re insulted? What’s the meaning of life, anyway? Find out in this episode!
Books mentioned in this episode:
“Lords and Ladies”
“The Three Musketeers”
“The Anniversary”
“Go Gentle”
“The Ruin of Kings”
“Football”
“We Did OK, Kid”
Bad Review Guess Who cheatsheet:
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”
“Fourth Wing”
“The Princess Bride”
“A Series of Unfortunate Events”
“The Giver”
“Project Hail Mary”
“The Last Unicorn”
“Shark Heart”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
Follow the BoBCAST on social media, and check out the bookstore for more fun stuff!33 min - Fan-Casting Film Adaptations of Books We Love - BoBCAST S1E1
Episode 1:
“Fan-Casting Film Adaptations of Books We Love”
Welcome to the BoBCAST, everyone! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.
We’re Jordan, Taylor, Luke, and Beth—nice to meet ya! In this inaugural episode, we’re casting hypothetical movies based on some of our favorite books. If you want to hear about Jordan’s beef with Timothée Chalamet, or find out why Rizzo the Rat may be running over Kristin Stewart with a pickup truck, you’ll have to listen!
Books mentioned in this episode:
“Heir of Illusion”
“The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion”
“Lost Lambs”
“Sense and Sensibility”
“Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone”
“Murder at World’s End”
“The Mystery of Locked Rooms”
“The Anniversary”
“Dungeon Crawler Carl”
“Twilight”
“Spectators of War”
“The Last Unicorn”
Theme music by Victor Lundberg.
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About The BoBCAST
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Welcome to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984. Our goal with this show is to hang out, have a good time, and chat about books we love. So let's get to it!
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