Men's Book Club Matt and Sam

Once again, we're back with an unpopular opinion as we discuss the most important debate in the book-reading community: Is listening to an audiobook considered reading? Do we consider a book being listened to the same as a book being read? Does the fiction vs nonfiction part make a difference? 

Along with our opinions, we share some of our reading habits and how each of us differs in their approach to reading. Join us, and join the debate. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @mensbookclubpod

Frank and April Wheeler are stuck in a typical suburban lifestyle in Connecticut around the early 1960s. Their solution to escape the mundane? Travel to France and live out their dreams there. That decision brings peace and excitement, at first. However, little by little their dreams slowly get more and more unrealistic. 

In the midst of their realities, April and Frank fight and argue and make choices that end up unraveling their entire lives. This Richard Yates novel is about a young couple, but it could be any young couple, anywhere, at any time. Join us on this episode as we dive deep into the lives and heads of the Wheelers. 

Sadie and Sam are childhood friends that turn into co-owners of a successful video game company. Along with their friend Marx, the three of them embark on a tumultuous relationship filled with drama, agony and heartache, and death. 

We do a very deep dive into this book, and come out feeling confused (?), and perhaps a little disappointed (?), but mainly we come out hating Sadie. We list the pros and cons of this book and whether we think this new novel idea is worth the read. Also, is this book a YA novel or not? Listen into what might be our most comprehensive episode yet. 

Part 2

An epic about the American West and the pioneering spirit that drove men to settle in the farther corners of our country. This behemoth of a novel details the story of Augustus and Captain Call as they drive their cattle and crew from Southern Texas to Northern Montana. 

Along the way, the men and the crew find themselves on an adventure that for some ends well and for others ends in death. This story is not for the faint of heart and certainly not for anyone who can't appreciate the open plains, rocky mountains and desert of the American West. 

Join us on this two part episode as we unravel one of the best books we have read in a long time and what makes Larry McMurtry one of the best authors we have read in a long time. 

Part 1

An epic about the American West and the pioneering spirit that drove men to settle in the farther corners of our country. This behemoth of a novel details the story of Augustus and Captain Call as they drive their cattle and crew from Southern Texas to Northern Montana. 

Along the way, the men and the crew find themselves on an adventure that for some ends well and for others ends in death. This story is not for the faint of heart and certainly not for anyone who can't appreciate the open plains, rocky mountains and desert of the American West. 

Join us on this two part episode as we unravel one of the best books we have read in a long time and what makes Larry McMurtry one of the best authors we have read in a long time. 

Unpopular opinions incoming!!! We know, we know! Everyone loves these books but two different guys reading two different books came to the same conclusion about the same author.

We had to add these to the list. We had a lot to say about Fredrick Backman and his two popular novels; but in short, read something else! Find out why.