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There Will Be Books episodes

December 16, 2020 Episode 27 "Dubliners'
We read the James Joyce classic short story collection Dubliners last month, and to our pleasant surprise we understood and enjoyed these stories! We talk about certain themes, depictions, and favorite stories during this fun hour. And we discuss if we're ready to tackle the notoriously more difficult Ulysses.
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1 hr 1 min
December 10, 2020 Episode 26 "December Book Club Nominations"
This week we nominate our December book club selections! In addition, we decided to read A Christmas Carol. Finally, we come up with a bet, involving sports, a point spread, and a romance novella.
Books mentioned:
Warlock by Oakley Hall
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K Dick
A Time For Gifts by Patrick Leigh Fermor
In the Electric Mist with the Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien*December Selection*
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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59 min
December 07, 2020 Episode 25 "Eclectic Book Haul and TBR"
This week we talk about being forced to read classic literature in High School, Matt's eclectic book haul, updating our TBR, and Quentin Tarantino.
Books mentioned:
Marathon Man by William Goldman
Anno Dracula by Kim Newman
Blood Sport by Robert Jones
The Rosicrucian Enlightenment by Francis Yates
Shakespeare by Another Name by Mark Anderson
Flashman and the Great Game by George Macdonald Fraser
Trio by William Boyd
Pappyland by Wright Thompson
Perestroika by Jane Smiley
The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson, Casey Sherman, and Dave Wedge
1 hr 3 min
December 02, 2020 Episode 24 "Piranesi"
In this episode, we get lost in the puzzle that is Susanna Clarke's new novel Piranesi. There is lots to discuss and unpack here and just a heads up we start discussing spoilers fairly early (14:30). If you haven't read this wonderful new novel, we both recommend you do. Enjoy.
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1 hr 9 min
November 27, 2020 Episode 23 "Confidence Men and Presidential Memoirs"
This week we talk about confidence men, Presidential memoirs, a book haul, and the true Thanksgiving. Perfect recovery entertainment for the overstuffed holiday reader. Enjoy!
Books Mentioned:
The King of Confidence by Miles Harvey
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas
The Virginian by Owen Wister
The Scottish Nation by T.M Devine
Before the Revolution by Daniel K. Richter
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58 min
November 18, 2020 Episode 22 "The Haunting of Hill House"
This week we delve into Shirley Jackson’s 1959 horror classic, The Haunting of Hill House. We discuss why this book works so well and ask the question: is it all in Eleanor’s mind or are there actual ghosts? Also, we discuss why the architecture of the house plays such an important role.
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53 min
November 13, 2020 Episode 21 "It's Time to Read Joyce"
We might be slightly delayed but fear not, we are choosing our November Book Club book! As usual we get off track discussing spies, Madonna, and the Michigan left.
Books Mentioned:
The Tears of Autumn by Charles McCarry
The Devil’s Chessboard by David Talbot
The Eiger Sanction by Trevanian
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Dubliners by James Joyce *Nov Selection*
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
The King of Confidence by Miles Harvey
The Cold Millions by Jess Walter
Missionaries by Phil Klay
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50 min
November 04, 2020 Episode 20 "Reread Old Favorites"
We’re Back! After a little break, we are back talking about books but first we catch up and discuss everything from our dogs, interesting smoothies, and mermans. Matt reads from The Dog of the South. Lastly, Peter pitches a CIA themed buddy movie.
Books Mentioned
The Dog of the South by Charles Portis
Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
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53 min
October 21, 2020 Episode 19 "Weekly Reads/Shoe Box Ideas"
This week we discuss an element in contemporary novels that bugs Peter. Next, Matt discusses two recent reads. Finally, Matt reads from his shoe box of writings!
Books Mentioned:
Just Like You by Nick Hornby
Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr
Desert Notebooks by Ben Ehrenreich

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1 hr 3 min
October 14, 2020 Episode 18 "Sleepy Hollow and Coffee Table Books"
This week Matt reads Sleepy Hollow and discusses why he enjoyed the story. Next we discuss books we’re in the middle of and coffee table books. Finally, why aren’t there more castles?
Books Mentioned:
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr
Just Like You by Nick Hornby
Witches by Erica Jong
The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook by Ashley Craft
Uncorked: A Corkscrew Collection by Marilynn Gelfman Karp
The 99% Invisible City by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt
Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval
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1 hr