Books Boys
Want some book reviews or book recommendations? Or do you not know what books even are? We've got you covered!On the last day of every month, wthe books boys get together to teach the new generation about books! They talk about what they've been reading that month, make some recommendations, and speak to authors who call into the show about their work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 57: What We Read In June
Dean & Alex are joined by Playgirl Carla to chat about our June reads, and we have a call-in form Animator Aris also. This month we cover some heavy stuff, some fun stuff, and some trash.
Books discussed include:
- We Said Farewell (Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, 2023)
- The Lacuna (Barbara Kingsolver, 2009)
- The Iron Heel (Jack London, 1907)
- A Duke Won't Do (Jessie Clever, 2023)
- Diamonds And Minx (Artelle Freed, 1960)
- Self Portrait In Green (Marie NDiaye, 2005)
- The Hounding (Xenobe Purvis, 2025)
Animation Adventurers 9
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, and all our other shows, go to patreon
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Animation Adventurers 8
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, and all our other shows, go to patreon.
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Playboys Extra 23: Ubu & the Truth Commission
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Carla as we talk about this South African play.
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Playboys Extra 22: Loa to Divine Narcissus
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & guest Mayte as we talk about the Loa to the Divine Narcissus by Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 35: Twilight Zone 6
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free.
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 34: Twilight Zone 5
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free.
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Poetry Pals 6
It's time to tach up on 2 more episodes of poetry pals, released a couple years ago on patreon. Get all our latest shows at patreon.com/booksboys
Dean & Alex discuss some poems.
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Poetry Pals 5
It's time to tach up on 2 more episodes of poetry pals, released a couple years ago on patreon. Get all our latest shows at patreon.com/booksboys
Dean & Robert discuss some Irish poetry.
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Episode 56: What We Read In May
We're back with more book reviews! We got up to an assortment of shenanigans this month, but now it's time to look at some serious books, and then some vampires. Thanks also to the lovely Frida Rivero for her lovely book and multimedia experience.
Books discussed include:
- The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini, 2003)
- Determinism & Freedom (ed. Sidney Hook, 1958)
- The Iron Heel (Jack London, 1907)
- Reflejos De Medianoche / Midnight Reflections (Frida Rivero, 2025)
- Jueces En La Noche / Judges In The Night (Antonio Buero Vallejo, 1979)
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Animation Adventurers 7
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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Animation Adventurers 6
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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Playboys Extra 21: The Knight Of Olmedo
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playboy Alex as we talk about a classic Lope De Vega play.
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Playboys Extra 20: Don Perlimplin Con Belisa En Su Jardin
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Lorca play.
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 33: Twilight Zone 4
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free.
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 32: Twilight Zone 3
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free.
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Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 4: The Dutchess Of Malfi
This month we will bring you the 2 other existing episodes of RR, plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries. Next up: The Dutchess Of Malfi
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Playboys: Renaissance Renaissanced 3: The Alchemist
This month we will bring you the 2 other existing episodes of RR, plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries. First up: Ben Jonson's The Alchemist.
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Episode 55: What We Read In April
We had a hectic month! We're both just back from Turkey, along with Playgirl Carla, and Dean had been to India before that. He also read ALOT this month, but a lot of it ties in with his travels. We also get a surprise call-in from Animator Aris!
Books discussed include:
- Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy, 1891)
- Klara & The Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro, 2021)
- Letters From The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop (Kenji Ueda, 2024)
- The Woman In The Dunes (Kobo Abe, 1962)
- The Making Of Ram (Ee...
Animation Adventurers 5
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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Animation Adventurers 4
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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Playboys Extra 19: Translations
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex & Darkplace Robert as we talk about an Irish play.
3 interesting facts:
1. We've been in a theatre named after this writer.
2. Today is Dean's birthday.
3. This episode was originally uploaded to patreon from inside the Sagrada Familia.
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Playboys Extra 17: Lady Windemere's Fan
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Oscar Wilde play.
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 31: Twilight Zone 2
his was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free.
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 30: Twilight Zone 1
This was a special series of Darkplace Dreamers... Dean and Darkplace Robert were joined by Playboy Alex and Dragon Charlie (rawr!) to review our top 10 episodes of the Twilight Zone. Originally released on patreon a year ago, it's time to bring it to you for free.
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Playboys Of Attica 15: Cyclops
It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review our final tragedy: Electra
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Playboys Of Attica 14: Electra
It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review our final tragedy: Electra
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Episode 54: What We Read In March
It's March Madness time! We read some different types of books than usual this month. Some bad! some highly immoral. Joined by Dragon Charlie and a call-in from Playgirl Carla.
Books discussed include:
- The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester (TheDean!, 2025) BUY HERE
- Flashman (George Macdonald Fraser, 1969)
- Vermilion Harvest (Reenita M. Hora, 2024)
- The Vagina Monologues (Eve Ensler, 1996)
- The Mistletoe Seller (Dilly Court, 2017)
- Fifty Shades Of Grey (E.L. James, 2011)
- The Fellowship Of The Ring [LOTR] (J...
Darkplace (Dragon) Dreamers Episode 29: The Lost Episode
Once more into the darkness. We tried to review House of the Dragon, but it turned out it was really boring. Join Dean, Darkplace Robert and a special guest for the only episode of this show. Something fun begins next month!
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 28: Hammer House Of Horror ep12
The time has come to open our Patreon vault and release Darkplace Dreamers series 3: Hammer House Of Horror. Join Dean & Darkplace Robert for episode 12, as we are finally done! The horror is at an end.
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Playboys Extra 17: Six Characters In Search Of An Author
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Playboy Alex & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Italian play.
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Playboys Extra 16: Servant Of Two Masters
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean & Playgirl Carla as we talk about a classic Italian play.
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Animation Adventurers 3
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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Animation Adventurers 2
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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Playboys Of Attica 13: The Bacchae
It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another tragedy: The Bacchae
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Playboys Of Attica 12: Medea
It's time to finally release our series of Greek Plays for free! These were on patreon over a year ago. Join Dean & Alex as we review another classic tragedy: Medea
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Episode 53: What We Read In February
Dean, Alex, and Alfred are back with our Feb reviews! Dean read aloooooot this month, so it' s along one! He also released his own book! Look for it on Amazon.
Books discussed include:
- The Life Of A Fellow Called Chester (TheDean!, 2025)
- Works (J.B. Priestley, 1954-1961)
- The Good Companions (J.B. Priestley, 1929)
- Dangerous Liaisons (Laclos, 1782)
- The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho, 1988)
- Death Man's Life (Santosh Nadar, 2025)
- The Great Gatsby Murder Case (David Finkle, 2024)
- Com...
Playboys Extra 15: Tosca
Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, Playboy Alex, Playgirl Carla, and Animator Aris as we talk about our trip to the opera!
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Darkplace Dreamers Episode 27: Hammer House Of Horror ep11
The time has come to open our Patreon vault and release Darkplace Dreamers series 3: Hammer House Of Horror. Join Dean & Darkplace Robert for episode 11, as we are really really getting bored of the show.
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Animation Adventurers 1
It's time to take another show out of the vault! Released a year ago on patreon.com/booksboys, it's Animation Adventurers. Join Dean & Animator Aris as we review ARCANE series 1. For series 2, go to patreon.
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