There Will Be Books

Peter Murphy
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Friends, Matt and Peter discuss books and currents reads in a humorous and informal manner.

  1. JAN 24

    Episode 188 "Victory Lap by George Saunders, and New TBR Addition"

    We're back this week to discuss the George Saunders short story, "Victory Lap." (But not before a long intro on the NFL playoffs) We discuss the nuance of the story and give our thoughts on what Saunders is going for with this odd but powerful story. We end the episode with adding a new book to our TBR, this time we selected a favorite of ours, P.G. Wodehouse. *Also, I apologize for the coughing, and I never claimed to be a pro with the mute button. TBR Additions - Right ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email ⁠willbebooks@gmail.com⁠ Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1h 17m

  2. JAN 7

    Episode 187 "2026 Kickoff; Book Hauls, Christmas Movies, Author Project, and More"

    Happy New Year! We're excited to be podcasting for another year. For our first podcast of 2026 we decided to wrap up our holiday season by talking about the books we received and the holiday movies we watched. In addition, we also decided to offer a glimpse into the content our followers over at Patreon can be expecting. We have Peter's new reading project, plus nominations for the 2026 author project. And finally, we close with our initial thoughts on Hilary Mantel's novel "A Place of Greater Safety." Jam packed episode to kick off the new year. Enjoy! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1h 12m

  3. 12/17/2025

    Episode 186 "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"

    We are back discussing books and Matt's sauna life. We begin with the latter but focus this week on the 1983 novel, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" by Ron Hansen. We dive into the myth of Jesse James, and where the story fits into the greater picture of American history. Lots to unpack with this story and a rare time where we disagree about our overall enjoyment of a book. Let us know what you thought of the book! As always thanks for listening and happy reading. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1h 5m

  4. 11/27/2025

    Episode 185 "New TBR Additions, Christmas Movie Selection"

    We're back, and this week Peter has a stack of books he is trying to convince Matt to read. Why? Because, Matt's team lost to Peter's team, and that's the breaks of the game. Which sad European book will Matt choose...listen to find out (or just scroll to the bottom). Finally, we decide which Christmas movies to watch this year! Matt has some classic suggestions, while Peter tries to break the rules of what makes a Christmas movie. Lastly, Matt has some very exciting news. In 2026, he will co-host the great Art of Darkness podcast with the very talented Kevin Kautzman. Book Added to TBR: Rock Island Line by David Rhodes Movies to Watch: Jingle All the Way White Christmas Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    56 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    Episode 184 "Hemingway and October TBR Additions"

    Welcome back, we are here this week to discuss another Hemingway short story. This time we discuss "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," a short story that highlights Hemingway's style and is a good entry point into his short stories. And finally, we nominate a good selection of books to add to our TBR. Some are spooky, others are depressing and European. Find out what we select! As always thanks for listening and happy reading. TBR additions Revenge by Yoko Ogawa Lolly Willowes By Sylvia Townsend Warner Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1 hr

  6. 09/27/2025

    Episode 183 "Ripley Under Ground"

    We're back this week to discuss all things Tom Ripley. The brilliant character, created by Patricia Highsmith, is a favorite on this podcast and this time we're discussing the second book in the series, "Ripley Under Ground." We go through what makes Highsmith such a great writer and compare the second in the series versus the famous first. Let us know your thoughts on Ripley and as always thanks for listening. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1h 5m

  7. 09/17/2025

    Episode 182 "Book News, Maas Prop Bets, and A Book Recommendation"

    Welcome back, we have a fun episode this week full of banter, humor, and books. We begin with some book news and upcoming book releases, before getting into our prop bets for "A Court of Thorns and Roses." We end, by discussing the novel "Perfection" by Vincenzo Latronico, a very good book that deals with how we navigate our modern lives. As always, thanks for listening. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1h 7m

  8. 08/08/2025

    Episode 181 "Saki; TBR Additions"

    We are back this week with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. We start with Matt courting self help readers to read fiction and from there we dip our toes into the works of Saki. A very clever and funny writer from the last century who is well worth checking out. And finally, we end the show by adding some works to our TBR...but the only caveat is that the books must have been hugely popular. Very fun episode! TBR Additions: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

    1h 7m
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Friends, Matt and Peter discuss books and currents reads in a humorous and informal manner.

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  • Creator
    Peter Murphy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Peter Murphy
  • Show Website
    There Will Be Books

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