
Words About Books
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 24, 2020 • 3min
The Last Word with Nate: Agatha Christie
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.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Aug 23, 2020 • 1h 3min
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Part 2
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. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Aug 16, 2020 • 1h 11min
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Part 1
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. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Aug 9, 2020 • 56min
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 4
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. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Aug 2, 2020 • 1h 17min
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 3
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. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Jul 26, 2020 • 1h 8min
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 2
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. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Jul 19, 2020 • 1h 28min
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 1
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. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Jul 5, 2020 • 1h 59min
Marked Part 2
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.ninjaSupport the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Jun 28, 2020 • 13min
Bad Faith Criticism Corner: Marked Gold
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: @wabpodAdditional Show Notes and Commentary: https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninjaSupport the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/

Jun 21, 2020 • 1h 59min
Marked Part 1
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: @wabpodShow Notes and Commentary: http://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninjaSupport the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/