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]]> false thingswereadinstead@gmail.com 65b4203cc662e6001772878e twri episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1706303151440-2c225b8225b7bebaca64a455f571f42a.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/twri Things We Read Instead What Vic Read Instead of Brothers In Arms - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of Brothers In Arms - Part 2 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT 57:23 69c053dd3bbfcfe8db1bc6a9 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-brothers-in-arms-part-2 69c053dd3bbfcfe8db1bc6a9 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-brothers-in-arms-part-2 Episode 3 - Brothers In Arms - Part 2 full 3 6 Merry Monday Readers!

We're back with the War Bore's alternative reads and what you could watch instead of Brothers in Arms by James Holland. All finished up with something a little different instead of the usual trivial argument :)


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose

Flame Thrower by Andrew Wilson

Rifles by Mark Urban


To Watch Instead

Band of Brothers (2001)

Fury (2014)

Our World War (2014)


An Honourable Tanky Mention

The Tank Museum YouTube



We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode about the Girly Swot's pick of Erotic Vagrancy by Roger Lewis and you can find out what the War Bore thought about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's knock down drag out relationship and the fallout and what he decided to read instead :)


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]]> Merry Monday Readers!

We're back with the War Bore's alternative reads and what you could watch instead of Brothers in Arms by James Holland. All finished up with something a little different instead of the usual trivial argument :)


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose

Flame Thrower by Andrew Wilson

Rifles by Mark Urban


To Watch Instead

Band of Brothers (2001)

Fury (2014)

Our World War (2014)


An Honourable Tanky Mention

The Tank Museum YouTube



We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode about the Girly Swot's pick of Erotic Vagrancy by Roger Lewis and you can find out what the War Bore thought about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's knock down drag out relationship and the fallout and what he decided to read instead :)


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Brothers In Arms - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of Brothers In Arms - Part 1 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:15:00 GMT 45:35 69adacdac2eb2fc3abb6d6b2 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-brothers-in-arms-part-1 69adacdac2eb2fc3abb6d6b2 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-brothers-in-arms-part-1 Episode 3 - Brothers In Arms - Part 1 full 3 5

Hello Readers.


Here is what Vic made of Brothers In Arms by James Holland and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second half in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


You’re on an Airplane by Parker Posey

Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today by Naomi Alderman

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir


Other Honourable Mentions

The Crucible of Hell by Saul David

Mary Poppins 1964

Mary Poppins Returns 2018

Inside No. 9 BBC TV Series

Sunshine 2007


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead :)


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Hello Readers.


Here is what Vic made of Brothers In Arms by James Holland and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second half in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


You’re on an Airplane by Parker Posey

Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today by Naomi Alderman

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir


Other Honourable Mentions

The Crucible of Hell by Saul David

Mary Poppins 1964

Mary Poppins Returns 2018

Inside No. 9 BBC TV Series

Sunshine 2007


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead :)


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]]> <![CDATA[What Chris Read Instead of 'Salem's Lot - Part 2]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:10:00 GMT 52:32 699b38de68ec8626d2cab5c2 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-salems-lot-part-2 699b38de68ec8626d2cab5c2 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-salems-lot-part-2 full 3 4 Merry Monday Readers!


Welcome to the second part of our episode about 'Salem's Lot! Here are Vic's deep dive recommendations for what other Stephen King alternatives you could read or watch instead along with a few glowing recommendations to work by the fabulous late Rob Reiner.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rob Reiner Tributes

Misery 1990

Stand By Me 1986


To Read Instead

Needful Things by Stephen King

It by Stephen King

From by Buick 8 by Stephen King


To Watch Instead

The Monkey (2025)

The Long Walk (2025)

The Running Man (2025)


We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode about the War Bore's pick of Brothers in Arms by James Holland and you can find out what the Girly Swot thought about the WW2 Tanks and Yeomanry and what she decided to read instead :)


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]]> Merry Monday Readers!


Welcome to the second part of our episode about 'Salem's Lot! Here are Vic's deep dive recommendations for what other Stephen King alternatives you could read or watch instead along with a few glowing recommendations to work by the fabulous late Rob Reiner.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rob Reiner Tributes

Misery 1990

Stand By Me 1986


To Read Instead

Needful Things by Stephen King

It by Stephen King

From by Buick 8 by Stephen King


To Watch Instead

The Monkey (2025)

The Long Walk (2025)

The Running Man (2025)


We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode about the War Bore's pick of Brothers in Arms by James Holland and you can find out what the Girly Swot thought about the WW2 Tanks and Yeomanry and what she decided to read instead :)


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]]> <![CDATA[What Chris Read Instead of 'Salem's Lot - Part 1]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:15:58 GMT 51:01 698e506bb0cb4fc2fdcfd527 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-salems-lot-part-1 698e506bb0cb4fc2fdcfd527 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-salems-lot-part-1 full 3 3 Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to the second episode of our Third season of Things We Read Instead! We're carrying on our run of big hitters kicking things off this season with one of Vic's top books of all time, Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot! Lots of pressure riding on this one readers! Let's see what our Bore of War thinks and in a couple of weeks Vic will be back with what other awesomeness written by Stephen King that you could read instead :)


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


'Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

'Salem’s Lot 2004


Other Honourable Mentions

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

The Passenger of the U-977 by Rodolfo Santullo & Carlos Baricelli

I, Claudius by Robert Graves

Emma by Jane Austen

Dracula by Bram Stoker

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

Carrie by Stephen King

The Shining by Stephen King



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]]> Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to the second episode of our Third season of Things We Read Instead! We're carrying on our run of big hitters kicking things off this season with one of Vic's top books of all time, Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot! Lots of pressure riding on this one readers! Let's see what our Bore of War thinks and in a couple of weeks Vic will be back with what other awesomeness written by Stephen King that you could read instead :)


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


'Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

'Salem’s Lot 2004


Other Honourable Mentions

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

The Passenger of the U-977 by Rodolfo Santullo & Carlos Baricelli

I, Claudius by Robert Graves

Emma by Jane Austen

Dracula by Bram Stoker

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

Carrie by Stephen King

The Shining by Stephen King



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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The War Of The Worlds - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of The War Of The Worlds - Part 2 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:02:36 697f843c9718228b6fda2d06 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-part-2 697f843c9718228b6fda2d06 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-part-2 Episode 1- The War Of The Worlds - Part 2 full 3 2 Back again Readers? Good to see you!


Here are Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of H G Well's The War of the Worlds. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells


To Watch Instead

The Invisible Man 1933

First Men in the Moon 2010

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau 1996


Other Honourable Mentions


Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

Fatherland by Robert Harris

The Hollow Man 2000

Threads1985

The War Game 1966


We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode all about Vic's favourite book - Stephen King's Salem's Lot!


Also apologies for the delay in getting this out to you all, we have had a sad loss at TWRI HQ. We lost our beloved best boy, Jimmy Malone James - the Mini Schnauzer, who we dedicate this episode to - Rest well young pup x


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]]> Back again Readers? Good to see you!


Here are Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of H G Well's The War of the Worlds. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells


To Watch Instead

The Invisible Man 1933

First Men in the Moon 2010

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau 1996


Other Honourable Mentions


Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

Fatherland by Robert Harris

The Hollow Man 2000

Threads1985

The War Game 1966


We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode all about Vic's favourite book - Stephen King's Salem's Lot!


Also apologies for the delay in getting this out to you all, we have had a sad loss at TWRI HQ. We lost our beloved best boy, Jimmy Malone James - the Mini Schnauzer, who we dedicate this episode to - Rest well young pup x


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The War Of The Worlds - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of The War Of The Worlds - Part 1 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:15:00 GMT 49:29 696964be17bb88de8d10c7ec false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-part-1 696964be17bb88de8d10c7ec 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-part-1 Episode 1- The War Of The Worlds - Part 1 full 3 1 Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to the start of the THIRD season of Things We Read Instead! What a treat we have for you lucky readers! Chris & Vic are kicking things off this season with H G Well's The War of the Worlds . Let's see what our Girly Swot thought and in two weeks we'll be back with what you could have read instead :)


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

Is This a Mind of My Own? by Kathy Burke

Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Vagabond by Tim Curry


Other Honourable Mentions

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Somnium by Johannes Kepler

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

Independence Day 1996

Muppet Treasure Island 1996

The Fugitive 1993

The Rest Is History (Podcast)


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]]> Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to the start of the THIRD season of Things We Read Instead! What a treat we have for you lucky readers! Chris & Vic are kicking things off this season with H G Well's The War of the Worlds . Let's see what our Girly Swot thought and in two weeks we'll be back with what you could have read instead :)


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

Is This a Mind of My Own? by Kathy Burke

Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Vagabond by Tim Curry


Other Honourable Mentions

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Somnium by Johannes Kepler

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

Independence Day 1996

Muppet Treasure Island 1996

The Fugitive 1993

The Rest Is History (Podcast)


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 3 The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 3 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:15:00 GMT 48:50 69516e39cb029db757ad7b5b false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/xmas20253 69516e39cb029db757ad7b5b 65b4203cc662e6001772878e xmas20253 Part 3 - Top 3 Books of the Season and Shag, Marry, Kill full 2 23 Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to the final part of our Christmas Special, Chris & Vic are going through their top three books for the year and the feature we've all been waiting for... SHAG MARRY KILL!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Vic's Top Three Books of 2025

Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix


Chris' Top Three Books of 2025

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix


Other Honourable Mentions

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen

Scrooged 1988

The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993

Apocalypse Now 1979

1917 2019

Clash of the Titans 1981

Rosemary's Baby 1968

The Rest is History - Belgian Congo Episodes



We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out both Chris & Vic's top three books for the year and the feature we've all been waiting for... SHAG MARRY KILL!

stay tuned and raid the biggest box of chocolates you can find.


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]]> Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to the final part of our Christmas Special, Chris & Vic are going through their top three books for the year and the feature we've all been waiting for... SHAG MARRY KILL!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Vic's Top Three Books of 2025

Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix


Chris' Top Three Books of 2025

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix


Other Honourable Mentions

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen

Scrooged 1988

The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993

Apocalypse Now 1979

1917 2019

Clash of the Titans 1981

Rosemary's Baby 1968

The Rest is History - Belgian Congo Episodes



We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out both Chris & Vic's top three books for the year and the feature we've all been waiting for... SHAG MARRY KILL!

stay tuned and raid the biggest box of chocolates you can find.


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 2 The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 2 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT 43:49 694873504c1c9c7f2b1ff709 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/xmas20252 694873504c1c9c7f2b1ff709 65b4203cc662e6001772878e xmas20252 Part 2 - Ira Levin vs John Wyndham - The Final Round full 2 22


Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to Part 2 of our Christmas Special, covering the final round of the festive dust up between Ira Levin & John Wyndham, try not to spill your Baileys (other Christmas tipples are also available) while Chris & Vic cover their final choices in this Horror rumble.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin

Rosemary's Baby 1968

The Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham


Other honourable mentions

The Omen by David Seltzer 

The Omen 1976

Get Out 2017

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham


We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out both Chris & Vic's top three books for the year and the feature we've all been waiting for... SHAG MARRY KILL!

stay tuned and raid the biggest box of chocolates you can find.


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Hello Lovely Readers!


Welcome to Part 2 of our Christmas Special, covering the final round of the festive dust up between Ira Levin & John Wyndham, try not to spill your Baileys (other Christmas tipples are also available) while Chris & Vic cover their final choices in this Horror rumble.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin

Rosemary's Baby 1968

The Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham


Other honourable mentions

The Omen by David Seltzer 

The Omen 1976

Get Out 2017

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham


We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out both Chris & Vic's top three books for the year and the feature we've all been waiting for... SHAG MARRY KILL!

stay tuned and raid the biggest box of chocolates you can find.


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 1 The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:15:00 GMT 1:25:32 694081d7891c3619dc3ad984 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special-2025 694081d7891c3619dc3ad984 65b4203cc662e6001772878e the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special-2025 Part 1 - Ira Levin vs John Wyndham - Let Battle Commence full 2 21

Merry Christmas Readers!


Welcome to Part 1 of our Christmas Special, covering the inter talent festive dust up between Ira Levin & John Wyndham, hold onto your baubles as Chris & Vic cover 3 books each by these two Sci-Fi heayweights.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

The Stepford Wives 1975

The Stepford Wives 2004


The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

The Day of the Triffids 1963

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

The Village of the Damned 1960

The Midwich Cuckoos 2022


We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out what the talent thought about the final two of their favourite Ira Levin & John Wyndham books on their lists, stay tuned and have a mince pie at the ready.


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Merry Christmas Readers!


Welcome to Part 1 of our Christmas Special, covering the inter talent festive dust up between Ira Levin & John Wyndham, hold onto your baubles as Chris & Vic cover 3 books each by these two Sci-Fi heayweights.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

The Stepford Wives 1975

The Stepford Wives 2004


The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

The Day of the Triffids 1963

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

The Village of the Damned 1960

The Midwich Cuckoos 2022


We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out what the talent thought about the final two of their favourite Ira Levin & John Wyndham books on their lists, stay tuned and have a mince pie at the ready.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Pursuit of Love - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of The Pursuit of Love - Part 2 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:15:00 GMT 36:08 691a07801029ec1fed8583e8 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-pursuit-of-love-part-2 691a07801029ec1fed8583e8 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-pursuit-of-love-part-2 Episode 10 - The Pursuit of Love - Part 2 full 2 20 Hello Readers.


Here are Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Hons and Rebels by Jessica Mitford

The Mitford Girls by Mary S Lovell

Decca The Letters of Jessica Mitford edited by Peter V Sussman

The Bolter by Frances Osborne

Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro



To Watch or Do Instead

Bright Young Things (2003)

Brideshead Revisited (1981)

Campion (1989)

A Very British Scandal (2021)

Chatsworth House


We will see you in December for our very special Christmas episodes, have your baileys and mince pies at the ready :)


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here are Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Hons and Rebels by Jessica Mitford

The Mitford Girls by Mary S Lovell

Decca The Letters of Jessica Mitford edited by Peter V Sussman

The Bolter by Frances Osborne

Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro



To Watch or Do Instead

Bright Young Things (2003)

Brideshead Revisited (1981)

Campion (1989)

A Very British Scandal (2021)

Chatsworth House


We will see you in December for our very special Christmas episodes, have your baileys and mince pies at the ready :)


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Pursuit of Love - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of The Pursuit of Love - Part 1 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:15:00 GMT 44:35 690f9a91c1ed8717c51e4ee4 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-pursuit-of-love-part-1 690f9a91c1ed8717c51e4ee4 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-pursuit-of-love-part-1 Episode 10 - The Pursuit of Love - Part 1 full 2 19 Here is what Chris made of The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second half in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


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Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood

The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers


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]]> Here is what Chris made of The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second half in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood

The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the Girly Swot will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Fall of the House of Byron - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of The Fall of the House of Byron - Part 2 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:15:00 GMT 47:34 68f4ef24842e1823ccdf336e false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-fall-of-the-house-of-byron-pt2 68f4ef24842e1823ccdf336e 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-fall-of-the-house-of-byron-pt2 Episode 9 - The Fall of the House of Byron - Part 2 full 2 18 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Emily Brand's The Fall of the House of Byron. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The Wager by David Grann

Don Juan by Lord Byron

The Vampyre by John Polidari


To Watch or Do Instead

Pirates exhibition

Myth and Reality: Military Art

Lady Caroline Lamb 1972

Beau Brummell: The Charming Man 2006

Gothic 1986

Newstead Abbey



We will see you in September for our next episode and you can find out what the War Bore thought about next month's read and what else he read instead.


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Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Emily Brand's The Fall of the House of Byron. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The Wager by David Grann

Don Juan by Lord Byron

The Vampyre by John Polidari


To Watch or Do Instead

Pirates exhibition

Myth and Reality: Military Art

Lady Caroline Lamb 1972

Beau Brummell: The Charming Man 2006

Gothic 1986

Newstead Abbey



We will see you in September for our next episode and you can find out what the War Bore thought about next month's read and what else he read instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Fall of the House of Byron - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of The Fall of the House of Byron - Part 1 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:15:00 GMT 40:54 68ded58759fa988cc4c81403 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-fall-of-the-house-of-byron-part 68ded58759fa988cc4c81403 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-fall-of-the-house-of-byron-part Episode 9 - The Fall of the House of Byron - Part 1 full 2 17 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Emily Brand's The Fall of the House of Byron and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis

What’s That Lady Doing? by Lou Sanders

Am I Having Fun Now? by Suzi Ruffell

The Peepshow by Kate Summerscale

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Emily Brand's The Fall of the House of Byron and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis

What’s That Lady Doing? by Lou Sanders

Am I Having Fun Now? by Suzi Ruffell

The Peepshow by Kate Summerscale

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Color Purple - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of The Color Purple - Part 2 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT 34:34 68c6f181ac97a487dfc4581b false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-color-purple-part-2 68c6f181ac97a487dfc4581b 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-color-purple-part-2 Episode 8 - The Color Purple - Part 2 full 2 16 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The Same River Twice by Alice Walker

Singin’ & Swingin’ and Gettin’ Merry Like Christmas by Maya Angelou

Just As I Am by Cecily Tyson


To Watch Instead

The Color Purple (1985)

Sinners (2025)

Rye Lane (2023)


We will see you in October when the Girly Swot and War Bore return for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what else she read instead. :)

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Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The Same River Twice by Alice Walker

Singin’ & Swingin’ and Gettin’ Merry Like Christmas by Maya Angelou

Just As I Am by Cecily Tyson


To Watch Instead

The Color Purple (1985)

Sinners (2025)

Rye Lane (2023)


We will see you in October when the Girly Swot and War Bore return for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what else she read instead. :)

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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Color Purple - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of The Color Purple - Part 1 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT 48:55 68bd9851a4a9a4d94515c07b false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-colour-purple-part-1 68bd9851a4a9a4d94515c07b 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-colour-purple-part-1 Episode 8 - The Color Purple - Part 1 full 2 15

Hello Readers.


Here is what Chris made of The Color Purple by Alice Walker and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second half in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


Culloden by Murray Pittock

Culloden by John Prebble

The Anarchy by William Dalrymple

The Essential Lovecraft edited by Leslie S Klinger


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the Girly Swot will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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Hello Readers.


Here is what Chris made of The Color Purple by Alice Walker and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second half in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


Culloden by Murray Pittock

Culloden by John Prebble

The Anarchy by William Dalrymple

The Essential Lovecraft edited by Leslie S Klinger


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the Girly Swot will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of A Distant Mirror - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of A Distant Mirror - Part 2 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:37:53 GMT 51:22 688f39580bb12601f06a920f false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-a-distant-mirror-part-2 688f39580bb12601f06a920f 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-a-distant-mirror-part-2 Episode 7 - A Distant Mirror - Part 2 full 2 14 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman

Crecy by Michael Livingston

Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

Out of the Past by Aaron Worth

Redcoat by Richard Holmes

Tommy by Richard Holmes

The Black Death by Philip Ziegler


To Watch Instead

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Contagion (2011)

Conclave (2024)


We will see you in September for our next episode and you can find out what the War Bore thought about next months read and what else he read instead.

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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman

Crecy by Michael Livingston

Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

Out of the Past by Aaron Worth

Redcoat by Richard Holmes

Tommy by Richard Holmes

The Black Death by Philip Ziegler


To Watch Instead

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Contagion (2011)

Conclave (2024)


We will see you in September for our next episode and you can find out what the War Bore thought about next months read and what else he read instead.

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]]> What Vic Read Instead of A Distant Mirror - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of A Distant Mirror - Part 1 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:15:00 GMT 41:28 688f2b200bb12601f067d4e4 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-a-distant-mirror-part-1 688f2b200bb12601f067d4e4 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-a-distant-mirror-part-1 Episode 7 - A Distant Mirror - Part 1 full 2 13 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Logging Off by Adele Zeynep Walton

Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal by Robin Ince

Ariadne by Jennifer Saint


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Logging Off by Adele Zeynep Walton

Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal by Robin Ince

Ariadne by Jennifer Saint


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of Empire of Pain - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of Empire of Pain - Part 2 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT 42:59 685861fd412e0f0fbfbadf6d false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-empire-of-pain-part-2a 685861fd412e0f0fbfbadf6d 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-empire-of-pain-part-2a Episode 6 - Empire of Pain - Part 2 full 2 12 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Empire of Pain by Patrick Raddan Keefe . Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Dope Sick by Beth Macy

Careless People by Sarah Wynne-Williams

The Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind


To Watch Instead

The Dropout podcast (2019)

Dr Death (2021)

All The Beauty and The Bloodshed (2022)

Death of A Unicorn (2025)


We will see you in July for some fantastic content from Hay On Wye and our regular podcast will be back in August after the Girly Swot and War Bore return :)

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Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Empire of Pain by Patrick Raddan Keefe . Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Dope Sick by Beth Macy

Careless People by Sarah Wynne-Williams

The Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind


To Watch Instead

The Dropout podcast (2019)

Dr Death (2021)

All The Beauty and The Bloodshed (2022)

Death of A Unicorn (2025)


We will see you in July for some fantastic content from Hay On Wye and our regular podcast will be back in August after the Girly Swot and War Bore return :)

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]]> What Chris Read Instead of Empire of Pain - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of Empire of Pain - Part 1 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:45:00 GMT 52:27 684493216604f43e343f5ad5 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-empire-of-pain-part-1 684493216604f43e343f5ad5 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-empire-of-pain-part-1 Episode 6 - Empire of Pain - Part 1 full 2 11

Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' in depth take on Empire of Pain by Patrick Raddan Keefe and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


The Monkey 2025

Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock 

East West Street by Philippe Sands

Gallipoli by Peter Hart


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the Girly Swot will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' in depth take on Empire of Pain by Patrick Raddan Keefe and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies and shows mentioned in the podcast.


The Monkey 2025

Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock 

East West Street by Philippe Sands

Gallipoli by Peter Hart


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the Girly Swot will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Deathscent - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of Deathscent - Part 2 Mon, 26 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT 56:07 683384fad67b2139b7f1005c false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-deathscent-part-2 683384fad67b2139b7f1005c 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-deathscent-part-2 Episode 5 - Deathscent - Part 2 full 2 10 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Deathscent by Robin Jarvis. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead


Northern Lights by Philip Pullman

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Perfume by Patrick Suskind

Shogun by James Clavell


To Watch Instead


The Dark Crystal (1982)

Labyrinth (1986)

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

John Carter (2012)

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

His Dark Materials (2019 TV series)

Shogun (2024 TV series)


We will see you in May for our next episode and you can find out what the War Bore thought about next months read and what else he read instead.

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Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Deathscent by Robin Jarvis. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead


Northern Lights by Philip Pullman

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Perfume by Patrick Suskind

Shogun by James Clavell


To Watch Instead


The Dark Crystal (1982)

Labyrinth (1986)

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

John Carter (2012)

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

His Dark Materials (2019 TV series)

Shogun (2024 TV series)


We will see you in May for our next episode and you can find out what the War Bore thought about next months read and what else he read instead.

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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Deathscent - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of Deathscent - Part 1 Mon, 12 May 2025 04:15:00 GMT 40:38 6820b164182b2144affc0c35 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-deathscent-part-1 6820b164182b2144affc0c35 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-deathscent-part-1 Episode 5 - Deathscent - Part 1 full 2 9 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Deathscent by Robin Jarvis and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Queens of the Abyss: Lost Stories from the Women of the Weird by Mike Ashley

The Familiars by Stacey Hall

Circe by Madeline Miller

Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert 


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Deathscent by Robin Jarvis and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Queens of the Abyss: Lost Stories from the Women of the Weird by Mike Ashley

The Familiars by Stacey Hall

Circe by Madeline Miller

Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert 


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when the War Bore will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Snapper - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of The Snapper - Part 2 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT 36:13 680d2b9750eb10252826053c false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-snapper-part-2 680d2b9750eb10252826053c 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-snapper-part-2 Episode 4 - The Snapper - Part 2 full 2 8 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Snapper. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

A Star Called Henry by Roddy Doyle

Mapp and Lucia by E F Benson

Less by Andrew Sean Greer


To Watch Instead

The Commitments (1991)

Good Vibrations (2012)


We will see you in May for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what else she read instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Snapper. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

A Star Called Henry by Roddy Doyle

Mapp and Lucia by E F Benson

Less by Andrew Sean Greer


To Watch Instead

The Commitments (1991)

Good Vibrations (2012)


We will see you in May for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what else she read instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Snapper - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of The Snapper - Part 1 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:15:00 GMT 38:58 67fbc6ffd5ed0d5b9d5368c9 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-snapper-part-1 67fbc6ffd5ed0d5b9d5368c9 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-snapper-part-1 Episode 4 - The Snapper - Part 1 full 2 7

Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' in depth take on The Snapper and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Snapper by Roddy Doyle

The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle

The Commitments by Roddy Doyle

I, Claudius by Robert Graves

History of the Twelve Caesars by Suetonius

I, Claudius (1976 TV series)

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Here's Chris' in depth take on The Snapper and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Snapper by Roddy Doyle

The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle

The Commitments by Roddy Doyle

I, Claudius by Robert Graves

History of the Twelve Caesars by Suetonius

I, Claudius (1976 TV series)

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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Dominion - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of Dominion - Part 2 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:30:00 GMT 51:34 67e8509f735649420e529ab4 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-dominion-part-2 67e8509f735649420e529ab4 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-dominion-part-2 Episode 3 - Dominion - Part 2 full 2 6 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Dominion. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Crusaders by Dan Jones

The Borgias by Christopher Hibbert

Christ's Samurai by Jonathan Clements

Book Of Fire: William Tyndale, Thomas More and the Bloody Birth of the English Bible by Brian Moynahan

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Silence by Shizuka Ando


To Watch Instead

Silence (2016)

The Book of Eli (2010)

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Dogma (1997)

Firebrand (2023)


We will see you in April for our next episode and you can find out what Chris thought about next months read and what else she read instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Dominion. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

Crusaders by Dan Jones

The Borgias by Christopher Hibbert

Christ's Samurai by Jonathan Clements

Book Of Fire: William Tyndale, Thomas More and the Bloody Birth of the English Bible by Brian Moynahan

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Silence by Shizuka Ando


To Watch Instead

Silence (2016)

The Book of Eli (2010)

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Dogma (1997)

Firebrand (2023)


We will see you in April for our next episode and you can find out what Chris thought about next months read and what else she read instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Dominion - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of Dominion - Part 1 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT 50:18 67d5f2864fe212e561c5b8b8 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-dominion-part-1 67d5f2864fe212e561c5b8b8 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-dominion-part-1 Episode 3 - Dominion - Part 1 full 2 5 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Dominion and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Handling The Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Feeding The Monster by Anna Bogutskaya

Anno Dracula by Kim Newman

The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

Bird King by Daniel Freedman

Who Goes There by John W Campbell

Finders Keepers by Stephen King


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when Chris will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on Dominion and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Handling The Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist

Feeding The Monster by Anna Bogutskaya

Anno Dracula by Kim Newman

The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

Bird King by Daniel Freedman

Who Goes There by John W Campbell

Finders Keepers by Stephen King


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when Chris will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of A Head Full of Ghosts - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of A Head Full of Ghosts - Part 2 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT 30:43 67bb142bb628e470d3ac1e85 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-a-head-full-of-ghosts-part-2 67bb142bb628e470d3ac1e85 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-a-head-full-of-ghosts-part-2 Episode 2 - A Head Full of Ghosts - Part 2 full 2 4 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of A Head Full of Ghosts. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Shining by Stephen King

The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale

A Natural History of Ghosts: 500 years of hunting for proof by Roger Clark


To Watch Instead

The Awakening (2011)

The Enfield Haunting (2015)

The Battersea Poltergeist (2021)

Poltergeist (1982 and 2015)

The Haunting (1963)


We will see you in March for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what else she read instead.


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Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of A Head Full of Ghosts. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. or get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Shining by Stephen King

The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale

A Natural History of Ghosts: 500 years of hunting for proof by Roger Clark


To Watch Instead

The Awakening (2011)

The Enfield Haunting (2015)

The Battersea Poltergeist (2021)

Poltergeist (1982 and 2015)

The Haunting (1963)


We will see you in March for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what else she read instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of A Head Full of Ghosts - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of A Head Full of Ghosts - Part 1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:44:45 GMT 56:26 67b630b9d24f7fcce8793105 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-a-head-full-of-ghosts 67b630b9d24f7fcce8793105 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-a-head-full-of-ghosts Episode 2 - A Head Full of Ghosts - Part 1 full 2 3 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' in depth take on A Head Full of Ghosts and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama by Ben Macintyre 

Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King by Michael Livingston

How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when Vic will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' in depth take on A Head Full of Ghosts and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama by Ben Macintyre 

Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King by Michael Livingston

How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix


Make sure you are subscribed for part two when Vic will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Kraken Wakes - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of The Kraken Wakes - Part 2 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:35:27 GMT 1:12:43 679d32111a9314ad31ae8b51 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/episode-1-the-kraken-wakes-part-2 679d32111a9314ad31ae8b51 65b4203cc662e6001772878e episode-1-the-kraken-wakes-part-2 Episode 1 - The Kraken Wakes - Part 2 full 2 1

Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Kraken Wakes, along with an extended trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

War of The Worlds by H G Wells

Whisper in the Darkness by H P Lovecraft

Annihilation by Jeff Van Deer Meer

Deathscent by Robin Jarvis


To Watch Instead

Farmaggedon

District 9

Nope


We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode and you can find out what Chris thought about next months read and what he read as well as or instead.


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Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Kraken Wakes, along with an extended trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


To Read Instead

War of The Worlds by H G Wells

Whisper in the Darkness by H P Lovecraft

Annihilation by Jeff Van Deer Meer

Deathscent by Robin Jarvis


To Watch Instead

Farmaggedon

District 9

Nope


We will see you in a couple of weeks for our next episode and you can find out what Chris thought about next months read and what he read as well as or instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Kraken Wakes - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of The Kraken Wakes - Part 1 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT 46:29 678978535d7bc16e49b5fa90 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-kraken-wakes-part-1 678978535d7bc16e49b5fa90 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-kraken-wakes-part-1 Episode 1 - The Kraken Wakes - Part 1 full 2 1 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on The Kraken Wakes and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Terror by Dan Simmons


How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Swamp Thing by Alan Moore

Snakehead by Patrick Radden Keefe

Graveyard Shift by M L Rio



Come back in two weeks when Chris will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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Here's Vic's take on The Kraken Wakes and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Terror by Dan Simmons


How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Swamp Thing by Alan Moore

Snakehead by Patrick Radden Keefe

Graveyard Shift by M L Rio



Come back in two weeks when Chris will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:15:58 GMT 16:01 676a7ac02931d588185343f9 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special4 676a7ac02931d588185343f9 65b4203cc662e6001772878e the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special4 Part 4 - A Quick Party Game! full 1 20 Hello Readers.


Welcome to the final part of our Christmas Special. So far we've waxed lyrical about Rivals, lambasted Bridgerton and gone to town about our top books of the year. After all that we thought it was time for a little bit of silliness before wrapping up the first season with a great big Christmas bow! So get ready for a few rounds of Shag, Marry, Kill with our beloved Girly Swot and the War Bore.


From all of us at the Quackcave, We've had a blast with season 1 and have loved receiving so many fantastic messages and comments. We all hope you have a fantastic Christmas and we will be back in the New Year with more fantastic content for you to listen to. Make sure you have are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you get the new episodes as soon as they drop!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Welcome to the final part of our Christmas Special. So far we've waxed lyrical about Rivals, lambasted Bridgerton and gone to town about our top books of the year. After all that we thought it was time for a little bit of silliness before wrapping up the first season with a great big Christmas bow! So get ready for a few rounds of Shag, Marry, Kill with our beloved Girly Swot and the War Bore.


From all of us at the Quackcave, We've had a blast with season 1 and have loved receiving so many fantastic messages and comments. We all hope you have a fantastic Christmas and we will be back in the New Year with more fantastic content for you to listen to. Make sure you have are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you get the new episodes as soon as they drop!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:15:19 GMT 54:07 676489feb49c6255e812d6bd false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special3 676489feb49c6255e812d6bd 65b4203cc662e6001772878e the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special3 Part 3 Bridgerton - The Book and Series full 1 19 Hello Readers.


Welcome to Part 3 of our Christmas Special. We've got arrived at Bridgerton and both the Girly Swot and our War Bore have thoughts about the book, the universe and the Netflix Series. Hold onto your hats ass there is a veritable waddling of loud quacking ducks passing through this episode!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Bridgerton - The Duke & I Julia Quinn

Bridgerton the TV Series


We will see you very soon for the final part of our Christmas Special, for a last gasp of mirth before the new year.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Welcome to Part 3 of our Christmas Special. We've got arrived at Bridgerton and both the Girly Swot and our War Bore have thoughts about the book, the universe and the Netflix Series. Hold onto your hats ass there is a veritable waddling of loud quacking ducks passing through this episode!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Bridgerton - The Duke & I Julia Quinn

Bridgerton the TV Series


We will see you very soon for the final part of our Christmas Special, for a last gasp of mirth before the new year.


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:15:57 GMT 41:16 675b4c2d36a70d75b6521035 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special2 675b4c2d36a70d75b6521035 65b4203cc662e6001772878e the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special2 full 1 18 Hello Readers.


Welcome to Part 2 of our Christmas Special. Grab a sherry and a couple of generously sized mince pies and enjoy Chris & Vic unleashing their thoughts about the TV adaptation Rivals TV series on Disney Plus. We've also got the added bonus of their personal top three books of the year, there are a few surprises in there!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast, in no particular order


Rivals the TV Series

Winter King Bernard Cornwell

Titanic Lives Richard Davenport Hines

The Boys In The Boat Daniel James Brown

The Crime At Black Dudley Margery Allingham

Mosquito Rowland White

The Custom Of The Country Edith Wharton



We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out what the talent thought about the Rivals TV series on Disney Plus, stay tuned and have a mince pie at the ready.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Welcome to Part 2 of our Christmas Special. Grab a sherry and a couple of generously sized mince pies and enjoy Chris & Vic unleashing their thoughts about the TV adaptation Rivals TV series on Disney Plus. We've also got the added bonus of their personal top three books of the year, there are a few surprises in there!


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast, in no particular order


Rivals the TV Series

Winter King Bernard Cornwell

Titanic Lives Richard Davenport Hines

The Boys In The Boat Daniel James Brown

The Crime At Black Dudley Margery Allingham

Mosquito Rowland White

The Custom Of The Country Edith Wharton



We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out what the talent thought about the Rivals TV series on Disney Plus, stay tuned and have a mince pie at the ready.


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]]> The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:15:55 GMT 37:41 6752289ed40c6cb2e00b3283 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special 6752289ed40c6cb2e00b3283 65b4203cc662e6001772878e the-things-we-read-instead-christmas-special full 1 17

Hello Readers.


Welcome to Part 1 of our Christmas Special, covering Rivals by Jilly Cooper, hold onto your baubles as Chris & Vic cover the ups and downs of this 1980s bonkbuster and what they thought of it.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rivals by Jilly Cooper

Rivals the TV Series


We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out what the talent thought about the Rivals TV series on Disney Plus, stay tuned and have a mince pie at the ready.


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Hello Readers.


Welcome to Part 1 of our Christmas Special, covering Rivals by Jilly Cooper, hold onto your baubles as Chris & Vic cover the ups and downs of this 1980s bonkbuster and what they thought of it.


Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rivals by Jilly Cooper

Rivals the TV Series


We will see you very soon for the next part of our Christmas Special, where we will be find out what the talent thought about the Rivals TV series on Disney Plus, stay tuned and have a mince pie at the ready.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Crimson Petal and The White - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of The Crimson Petal and The White - Part 2 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:15:51 GMT 53:10 673086702b83e90310c8514f false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-cpathw2 673086702b83e90310c8514f 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-cpathw2 Episode 9 - The Crimson Petal and The White - Part 2 full 1 16 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Crimson Petal and The White, along with an extended trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The Crimson Petal and The White by Michel Faber


The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Silent Companions by Laura Purcell


Hardy Candy (2005)

Promising Young Woman (2020)

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Birds of Prey (and The Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) 2020

The Hunt (2020)


We will see you soon for our very special December episode and you can find out what Vic and Chris thought about what they have read in the run up to Christmas.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Crimson Petal and The White, along with an extended trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The Crimson Petal and The White by Michel Faber


The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Silent Companions by Laura Purcell


Hardy Candy (2005)

Promising Young Woman (2020)

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Birds of Prey (and The Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) 2020

The Hunt (2020)


We will see you soon for our very special December episode and you can find out what Vic and Chris thought about what they have read in the run up to Christmas.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Crimson Petal and The White - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of The Crimson Petal and The White - Part 1 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:15:01 GMT 46:07 673085e6743b21a614b9d34c false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-crimson-petal-and-the-white-p 673085e6743b21a614b9d34c 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-crimson-petal-and-the-white-p Episode 9 - The Crimson Petal and The White - Part 1 full 1 15 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' take on The Crimson Petal and The White and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books mentioned in the podcast.


The Crimson Petal and The White by Michel Faber


Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman



Come back in two weeks when Vic will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' take on The Crimson Petal and The White and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books mentioned in the podcast.


The Crimson Petal and The White by Michel Faber


Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman



Come back in two weeks when Vic will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Terror - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of The Terror - Part 2 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:15:00 GMT 56:12 670c1879cf7ee45f9eec678f false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-terror-part-2 670c1879cf7ee45f9eec678f 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-terror-part-2 Episode 8 The Terror - Part 2 full 1 14 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Terror, along with the traditional ding dong of the traditional trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The Terror by Dan Simmons


Who Goes There? by John W Cambell

Polar Horror by

Franklin by Andrew Lambert

Ice Ghosts by Paul Watson

Endurance by Alfred Lansing

Lady Franklin’s Revenge by Ken McGoogan


The Terror

Thing From Another World

Horror Express

The Faculty

The Abominable Snowman

Ice Warriors

The Seeds of Doom

Alien v Predator

Shackleton 

National Maritime Museum


We will see you soon for our next episode and you can find out what Chris thought about next months read and what he read as well as or instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of The Terror, along with the traditional ding dong of the traditional trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


The Terror by Dan Simmons


Who Goes There? by John W Cambell

Polar Horror by

Franklin by Andrew Lambert

Ice Ghosts by Paul Watson

Endurance by Alfred Lansing

Lady Franklin’s Revenge by Ken McGoogan


The Terror

Thing From Another World

Horror Express

The Faculty

The Abominable Snowman

Ice Warriors

The Seeds of Doom

Alien v Predator

Shackleton 

National Maritime Museum


We will see you soon for our next episode and you can find out what Chris thought about next months read and what he read as well as or instead.


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Terror - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of The Terror - Part 1 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:15:41 GMT 47:35 670bfe76df4dd6f8962afc8a false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-terror-part-1 670bfe76df4dd6f8962afc8a 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-terror-part-1 Episode 8 The Terror - Part 1 full 1 13 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on The Terror and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Terror by Dan Simmons


Hell House by Richard Matheson

Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron

Bloodlust and Bonnets by Emily McGovern

She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor


Come back in two weeks when Chris will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's take on The Terror and what she read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Terror by Dan Simmons


Hell House by Richard Matheson

Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron

Bloodlust and Bonnets by Emily McGovern

She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor


Come back in two weeks when Chris will give you his recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of Rivers of London - Part 2 What Chris Read Instead of Rivers of London - Part 2 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:14:01 GMT 46:37 66f3c5c0df6fe6a7180fba8f false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-rivers-of-london-part-2a 66f3c5c0df6fe6a7180fba8f 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-rivers-of-london-part-2a Episode 7 Rivers of London - Part 2 full 1 12 Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Rivers of London, along with the traditional ding dong of the traditional trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rivers of London by Ben Aaronvitch


Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

London Falling by Paul Cornell

The Devil You Know by Mike Carey

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

Every Dead Thing by John Connolly

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Magnus Archives / Magnus Protocol

Lovecraft Investigations 


Doctor Who Season 4 (2018)

A Discovery of Witches (2018)

Grimm (2011)

Penny Dreadful (2014)

Hot Fuzz 2007

Men in Black 1997

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)


We will see you soon for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what she read as well as or instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Vic's recommendations for what you could read and watch instead of Rivers of London, along with the traditional ding dong of the traditional trivial argument. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. To follow our adventures like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram. and get in touch via email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com,


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.


Rivers of London by Ben Aaronvitch


Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

London Falling by Paul Cornell

The Devil You Know by Mike Carey

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

Every Dead Thing by John Connolly

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Magnus Archives / Magnus Protocol

Lovecraft Investigations 


Doctor Who Season 4 (2018)

A Discovery of Witches (2018)

Grimm (2011)

Penny Dreadful (2014)

Hot Fuzz 2007

Men in Black 1997

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)


We will see you soon for our next episode and you can find out what Vic thought about next months read and what she read as well as or instead.


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]]> What Chris Read Instead of Rivers of London - Part 1 What Chris Read Instead of Rivers of London - Part 1 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:15:42 GMT 47:18 66ddfb7b9ed366d6646cbe96 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-rivers-of-london 66ddfb7b9ed366d6646cbe96 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-rivers-of-london Episode 7 Rivers of London - Part 1 full 1 11 Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' take on Rivers of London and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in two weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Rivers of London by Ben Aaronvitch


The First Day on The Somme by Martin Middlebrooke

Tommy by Richard Holmes

Who Goes There? by John W Campbell

Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronvitch


Come back in two weeks when Vic will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> Hello Readers.


Here's Chris' take on Rivers of London and what he read instead. Feel free to read along and prepare for the second episode of the month in two weeks. Don't forget to get in touch with your praise or arguments, you never know you may get a mention. Thanks for your support. Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Rivers of London by Ben Aaronvitch


The First Day on The Somme by Martin Middlebrooke

Tommy by Richard Holmes

Who Goes There? by John W Campbell

Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronvitch


Come back in two weeks when Vic will give you her recommendations for what you could read and watch instead.


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]]> <![CDATA[What Vic Read Instead of King Solomon's Mines - Part 2]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:05:24 GMT 44:27 66afd03b1f6556b4b67cb9a4 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-king-solomons-mines-part-2 66afd03b1f6556b4b67cb9a4 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-king-solomons-mines-part-2 full 1 10 Hello Readers. We had a good old ding dong on this one so we’ve decided to split this episode in two. This will be the format from now on so you get time to read alone, send us your praise or arguments and you get two episodes a month. We’ll be here the second and fourth Monday of each month. Thanks for your support. 

Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Content Warning - This book was first published in 1885. Although it was written as an adventure story it is of its time and includes colonial attitudes and racist slurs. We will be discussing this in detail but we will obviously not be repeating any of the offensive language. Tread carefully.


Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


King Solomon's Mines by Rider Haggard


Flashman by George Macdonald Fraser, 1969

The Tartan Turban by John Keay, 2017

The First Respectable Spy, Jock Haswell, 1969

Wellington's Spies, Mary Mcgrigor, 2005

Zulu, Saul David, 2005

Leiningen Versus the Ants, Carl Stephenson, 1938

Men, Women, and Chainsaws, Carol J. Clover, 1992

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1984

The Mummy, 1999

King Kong, 1933

Mountains of the Moon, 1990

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 2003

Ripping Yarns, 1976-9


Next months read

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]]> Hello Readers. We had a good old ding dong on this one so we’ve decided to split this episode in two. This will be the format from now on so you get time to read alone, send us your praise or arguments and you get two episodes a month. We’ll be here the second and fourth Monday of each month. Thanks for your support. 

Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Content Warning - This book was first published in 1885. Although it was written as an adventure story it is of its time and includes colonial attitudes and racist slurs. We will be discussing this in detail but we will obviously not be repeating any of the offensive language. Tread carefully.


Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


King Solomon's Mines by Rider Haggard


Flashman by George Macdonald Fraser, 1969

The Tartan Turban by John Keay, 2017

The First Respectable Spy, Jock Haswell, 1969

Wellington's Spies, Mary Mcgrigor, 2005

Zulu, Saul David, 2005

Leiningen Versus the Ants, Carl Stephenson, 1938

Men, Women, and Chainsaws, Carol J. Clover, 1992

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1984

The Mummy, 1999

King Kong, 1933

Mountains of the Moon, 1990

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 2003

Ripping Yarns, 1976-9


Next months read

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]]> <![CDATA[What Vic Read Instead of King Solomon's Mines - Part 1]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:45:22 GMT 55:15 66afcc6b3e8ef2a431206660 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-king-solomons-mines-part-1 66afcc6b3e8ef2a431206660 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-king-solomons-mines-part-1 full 1 9 Hello Readers. As you’ll hear, we had a good old ding dong on this one so we’ve decided to split this episode in two. You’ll hear Chris’ recommendations for what you could have read or watched instead in two weeks. This will be the format from now on so you get time to read alone, send us your praise or arguments and you get two episodes a month. We’ll be here the second and fourth Monday of each month. Thanks for your support. 

Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Content Warning - This book was first published in 1885. Although it was written as an adventure story it is of its time and includes colonial attitudes and racist slurs. We will be discussing this in detail but we will obviously not be repeating any of the offensive language. Tread carefully.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


King Solomon's Mines by Rider Haggard


The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell

Laidlaw by William McIlvanney

The Plantagenets by Dan Jones

Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad

The Lighthouse Witches by C J Cooke


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]]> Hello Readers. As you’ll hear, we had a good old ding dong on this one so we’ve decided to split this episode in two. You’ll hear Chris’ recommendations for what you could have read or watched instead in two weeks. This will be the format from now on so you get time to read alone, send us your praise or arguments and you get two episodes a month. We’ll be here the second and fourth Monday of each month. Thanks for your support. 

Like, subscribe, email at thingswereadinstead@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram.


Content Warning - This book was first published in 1885. Although it was written as an adventure story it is of its time and includes colonial attitudes and racist slurs. We will be discussing this in detail but we will obviously not be repeating any of the offensive language. Tread carefully.


Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


King Solomon's Mines by Rider Haggard


The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell

Laidlaw by William McIlvanney

The Plantagenets by Dan Jones

Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad

The Lighthouse Witches by C J Cooke


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]]> A Cheeky Minisode About Horror Anthologies A Cheeky Minisode About Horror Anthologies Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:15:38 GMT 21:50 668b023ffc882c395b79f306 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/a-cheeky-minisode-about-horror-anthologies 668b023ffc882c395b79f306 65b4203cc662e6001772878e a-cheeky-minisode-about-horror-anthologies Horror Anthologies full 1 8 Thanks for listening. A list of the books, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast will be added shortly.



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]]> Thanks for listening. A list of the books, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast will be added shortly.



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]]> <![CDATA[What Chris Read Instead of Frenchman's Creek]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:30:00 GMT 1:13:39 66661863b6f3d90012429c7d false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-frenchmans-creek 66661863b6f3d90012429c7d 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-frenchmans-creek full 1 7 Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.

Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier 

Zulu by Saul David

Ghost of the British Museum by Noah Angell

The Tank Museum

Saltblood by Francesca De Tores

Grace O’Malley by Anne Chambers

The Wager by David Grann

Pirate Women by Laura Sook Duncombe

On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers

Life Amount The Pirates by David Cordingly

Captain Blood (1935)

Our Flag Means Death (2022)

Frenchman’s Creek (1944)

The Princess Bride (1987)

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)

Jill Bearup YouTube

Black Sails (2014)


Next months read

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]]> Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.

Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier 

Zulu by Saul David

Ghost of the British Museum by Noah Angell

The Tank Museum

Saltblood by Francesca De Tores

Grace O’Malley by Anne Chambers

The Wager by David Grann

Pirate Women by Laura Sook Duncombe

On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers

Life Amount The Pirates by David Cordingly

Captain Blood (1935)

Our Flag Means Death (2022)

Frenchman’s Creek (1944)

The Princess Bride (1987)

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)

Jill Bearup YouTube

Black Sails (2014)


Next months read

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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Crucible of Hell - Part 2 What Vic Read Instead of Crucible of Hell - Part 2 Mon, 27 May 2024 04:45:18 GMT 49:01 66535549c8b8cc0012fa156f false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-crucible-of-hell-part-2 66535549c8b8cc0012fa156f 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-crucible-of-hell-part-2 Episode 4 Crucible of Hell - Part 2 full 1 6 Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in both parts of the podcast.


Content Warning - this episode deals with a non-fiction book dealing with the second world war. From the outset there will be graphic descriptions of injury, warfare and discussions of suicide. Tread carefully!


Crucible of Hell by Saul David

Everywhere by Billy Bragg

1916 by Sabaton

With The Old Breed by E B Sledge

The Pacific (2010)

Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

If We Were Villains by M L Rio

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

The Sin Eater by Megan Campisi


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]]> Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in both parts of the podcast.


Content Warning - this episode deals with a non-fiction book dealing with the second world war. From the outset there will be graphic descriptions of injury, warfare and discussions of suicide. Tread carefully!


Crucible of Hell by Saul David

Everywhere by Billy Bragg

1916 by Sabaton

With The Old Breed by E B Sledge

The Pacific (2010)

Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

If We Were Villains by M L Rio

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

The Sin Eater by Megan Campisi


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]]> What Vic Read Instead of Crucible of Hell - Part 1 What Vic Read Instead of Crucible of Hell - Part 1 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:45:29 GMT 57:36 6640ee5b546e600013f29dc4 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-crucible-of-hell 6640ee5b546e600013f29dc4 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-crucible-of-hell Episode 4 Crucible of Hell - Part 1 full 1 5 Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Content Warning - this episode deals with a non-fiction book dealing with the second world war. From the outset there will be graphic descriptions of injury, warfare and discussions of suicide. Tread carefully!


Crucible of Hell by Saul David

Everywhere by Billy Bragg

1916 by Sabaton

With The Old Breed by E B Sledge

The Pacific (2010)

Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

If We Were Villains by M L Rio

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

The Sin Eater by Megan Campisi


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]]> Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


Content Warning - this episode deals with a non-fiction book dealing with the second world war. From the outset there will be graphic descriptions of injury, warfare and discussions of suicide. Tread carefully!


Crucible of Hell by Saul David

Everywhere by Billy Bragg

1916 by Sabaton

With The Old Breed by E B Sledge

The Pacific (2010)

Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

If We Were Villains by M L Rio

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

The Sin Eater by Megan Campisi


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]]> A Spoilerific Minisode About The Custom of the Country A Spoilerific Minisode About The Custom of the Country Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:45:18 GMT 30:26 66255af609a932001245efd6 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/a-spoilerific-minisode-about-the-custom-of-the-country 66255af609a932001245efd6 65b4203cc662e6001772878e a-spoilerific-minisode-about-the-custom-of-the-country Episode 3 Spoilers - The Custom of the Country full 1 4 Spoilerific Edition!


We are deep diving into The Custom of Country. There are spoilers galore so be warned! 

Content warning: mention of suicide


Edith Wharton by Hermione Lee

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]]> Spoilerific Edition!


We are deep diving into The Custom of Country. There are spoilers galore so be warned! 

Content warning: mention of suicide


Edith Wharton by Hermione Lee

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]]> What Chris Read Instead of The Custom of the Country What Chris Read Instead of The Custom of the Country Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:18:55 GMT 1:07:08 6612b4fd54ba0e0016eaf174 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-chris-read-instead-of-the-custom-of-the-country 6612b4fd54ba0e0016eaf174 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-chris-read-instead-of-the-custom-of-the-country Episode 3 The Custom of the Country full 1 3 Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.

The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton

The Proud Tower by Barbara W Tuchman

Osprey Publishing Campaign Bosworth 1485 Christopher Gravett

Sekigahara 1600 by Anthory J Bryant

The Rest is History Podcast with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook

Crawling Horror edited by Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved Demon by Kimberley Lemming

Daisy Miller by Henry James

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller

Emma by Jane Austen

The Age of Innocence (1993)

The Gilded Age (2022)

House of Cards (1990)

Election (1999)

Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

Next months read

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]]> Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.

The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton

The Proud Tower by Barbara W Tuchman

Osprey Publishing Campaign Bosworth 1485 Christopher Gravett

Sekigahara 1600 by Anthory J Bryant

The Rest is History Podcast with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook

Crawling Horror edited by Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved Demon by Kimberley Lemming

Daisy Miller by Henry James

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller

Emma by Jane Austen

The Age of Innocence (1993)

The Gilded Age (2022)

House of Cards (1990)

Election (1999)

Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

Next months read

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]]> What Vic Read Instead of The Cruel Sea What Vic Read Instead of The Cruel Sea Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:20 GMT 1:05:28 65edfd0bb07192001701dd86 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/what-vic-read-instead-of-the-cruel-sea 65edfd0bb07192001701dd86 65b4203cc662e6001772878e what-vic-read-instead-of-the-cruel-sea Episode 2 The Cruel Sea full 1 2 Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Cruel Sea Nicholas Montsarrat 

The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown 

Chernobyl by Serhii Plokhy 

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati 

Argylle (2024) 

The Good Shepherd CS Forester 

The Battle of the Atlantic: How the Allies Won the War Jonathan Dimbleby

Convoy Escort Commander Vice Admiral Sir Peter Gretton 

The Sinking of the Bismarck William L Shirer

The Cruel Sea 1953 

Greyhound 2020 

Das Boot 1981 

In Which We Serve 1942 

Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003

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]]> Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.


The Cruel Sea Nicholas Montsarrat 

The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown 

Chernobyl by Serhii Plokhy 

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati 

Argylle (2024) 

The Good Shepherd CS Forester 

The Battle of the Atlantic: How the Allies Won the War Jonathan Dimbleby

Convoy Escort Commander Vice Admiral Sir Peter Gretton 

The Sinking of the Bismarck William L Shirer

The Cruel Sea 1953 

Greyhound 2020 

Das Boot 1981 

In Which We Serve 1942 

Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003

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]]> What Chris Read Instead of Dracula What Chris Read Instead of Dracula Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:42:22 GMT 1:16:52 65c8fa0b2f12a60016f05d07 false https://shows.acast.com/twri/episodes/dracula 65c8fa0b2f12a60016f05d07 65b4203cc662e6001772878e dracula Episode 1 Dracula full 1 1 Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Mosquito by Rowland White

de Havilland Museum

'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice

Fevre Dream by George R R Martin

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

Carmilla by Sheridan De Fanu

World War Z by Max Brooks

Anno Dracula by Kim Newman

The Vampire Genevieve by Kim Newman

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

The Lost Boys (1987)

Twilight (2008)

30 Days of Night (2007)

Near Dark (1987)

Van Helsing (2004)

Underworld (2003)

Twins of Evil (1971)

Castlevania (2017)


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]]> Thanks for listening. Here’s a list of the books, movies, shows and museums mentioned in the podcast.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Mosquito by Rowland White

de Havilland Museum

'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice

Fevre Dream by George R R Martin

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

Carmilla by Sheridan De Fanu

World War Z by Max Brooks

Anno Dracula by Kim Newman

The Vampire Genevieve by Kim Newman

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

The Lost Boys (1987)

Twilight (2008)

30 Days of Night (2007)

Near Dark (1987)

Van Helsing (2004)

Underworld (2003)

Twins of Evil (1971)

Castlevania (2017)


All sound effects by www.pixabay.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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