BOOKIN' IT

Cooper and Isaiah discuss two immortal epic poems: Beowulf and Sir Gawian and the Green Knight. What do these have to say about heroism? About chivalry? About villains? Is a dover thrift edition ever a good idea? Listen as they talk about all these questions. And more. SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

In their monumental 50th episode, Cooper, Isaiah, and Matthew tell the story of how the podcast started, answer listener questions, and release the booklist for the next year!LOOK AT THE BOOKLIST IN FULL AND SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

Cooper, Isaiah, and Matthew discuss the final book of Lord of the Rings. Will Cooper succeed in making LoTR out to be the best Fantasy novel of all time or will Matthew's diabolical plan to disrupt the mini-series continue? Listen to find out!Make sure to tune in next week for our Half-Centennial Celebration!SEND US QUESTIONS HERE:bookinitpod4@gmail.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

One of our patrons, the legendary Chris Hagedon, sent us a short story he had written and we read it on the podcast! It's a pretty great story. Listen to Matthew and Cooper discuss. Email us questions here:bookinitpod4@gmail.comYou can listen to Chris read this story on his podcast  Like Lightning, or you can read the story in full here:My family has a pet. But this isn't any ordinary pet—this is their pampered and adored chicken. It disgusts me. Why am I the only one who sees their pet as the revolting beast that it is? How could anyone love its fragile feathered body, creepy cluck, and beady black eyes?I had had enough, so I did the rational thing. I sent the clucking creature to my friend Chris—by mail. One bliss-filled chicken-free day went by, then another, and then another. To my monumental dismay, I received the returned box on the fourth day with the chicken clucking inside with no explanation for the return.Fine, I didn't like Chris anyway. My new plan was so simple! I picked up the box and tiptoed outside to the back gate, stuck the box over the gate, dumped the chicken out, and it floated down to the ground. I scampered back to the house jumping up and down with glee. I had finally done it!That evening, as I was about to get into bed I thought I saw a little movement from within my closet—I knew it was nothing, as all was well with the world. Then, just as I peacefully fell asleep, my closet door slowly creaked open. If I had stayed awake any longer I would have heard it. I also would have heard the talons scraping the wooden floor coming nearer and nearer to my bed. But it was too late. I was asleep.Then, in the middle of the night, I felt something weighing down on my chest—something warm and meaty. My heart began to beat rapidly. I awoke suddenly—opened my eyes—and saw—in the dark blanket of shadow—on my chest—the beast—the chicken staring down into my eyes!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

Cooper, Isaiah, and Matthew discuss a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, in which a man ages backwards. Is this funny conceit actually a comedy? OR IS IT AN EMOTIONALLY DEVASTATING TRAGEDY????? Listen to find out.Email questions here:bookinitpod4@gmail.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

Another solo ep by yours truly, Cooper. This is a really great story that was meant to be discussed instead of monologued, but Cooper still turns it into a masterpiece episode.SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitSUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE:bookinitpod4@gmail.comTEXT US HERE!

Cooper and Isaiah discuss a fun mystery story by G.K. Chesterton. Submit questions for our Half-Centennial Celebration! Email them to bookinitpod4@gmail.com. SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

Cooper and Tanner discuss a very strange Sherlock Holmes story.SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

In the first Summer Short Story episode, Cooper and Tanner talk about a time-travel short story by the author of Fahrenheit 451. They go down countless rabbit trails, spew legendary quotes from their respective yappers ("Every time-travel explanation almost makes sense"), and eventually time-travel back to actually talk about the darn story. Dear Listener, enjoy. You are welcome. SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!

It's not LoTR. Unfortunately. Due to scheduling/summer activities, (and the fact that Matthew hasn't finishe-ahem, started, Return of the King), our Epic conclusion to our LoTR discussion will take place September 6th. But, in the meantime, Cooper gives info concerning Summer Short Stories! Here's a written list so you can follow along and read with us:A Sound of Thunder -Ray BradburyA Case of Identity (A Sherlock Holmes adventure) -Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Hammer of God (A Father Brown story) -G.K. ChestertonThe Nightingale and the Rose -Oscar WildeThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button -F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Inexplicable Chicken -Christoper HagedonSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinitTEXT US HERE!