Here's the meat and potatoes of BGBR--our episodes! We try to keep our book selections to the more unknown books, but that doesn't mean we won't occasionally pick a bestseller from time to time. If you've got a recommendation let us know!
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Episode 11 - Lord of the Rams by Ronan Smith
In our final episode we review a novel by an Irish author who sent us his book! It's an autobiography with a bit of an attitude (and a lot of beer), so it should fit well with with us. Will we feel right at home with this one, or will it be like one of those awkward visits to the in-laws??
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Episode 10.5 - Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
When the cat's away...all hell breaks loose! We're not calling this one a full episode, but if you're curious about what we thought of this young adult fantasy novel about fairies and LEP-Recons, then click the links below and release the magic!
Disclaimer: Drunken tomfoolery to follow. BGBR not responsible for immaturity of the hosts or fart humor contained within the book being reviewd.
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Episode 10 - Certain Jeopardy by Captain Jeff Struecker with Alton Gansky
We were looking for an exciting military thrill ride when we picked out Certain Jeopardy, a book about an Army special ops group. So was this the badass pee-your-pants thrill ride we were hoping for, or was it a lame-ass kiddie ride?
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Episode 9 - Dies The Fire by S.M. Stirling
If a Change occured that caused electricity and guns to stop working, what would you do? Start an Army? Build a castle? Eat your neighbors? Would it be a Change for the better, or a Change for the worse?
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Episode 8 - Neuromancer by William Gibson
Brandon got his way and was allowed to pick out a science fiction book for us to read. Neuromancer is based in the future and is about a computer hacker who is hired for a job taking down a large corporation. So is Neuromancer sci-fi bliss or a sci-fi nightmare?
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Special Episode 2 - Fall Brew at the Zoo
We heard that free beer was being served at the the zoo, so we broke out the microphone, fired up the camera, and headed down to cover the action!
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Episode 7 - Florence of Arabia by Christopher Buckley
We're getting political! This one's a political satire about bringing peace to the middle east through the liberation of women in the fictional oil-rich countries of Matar and Wasabia. So, did we strike (black) gold with this one, or was it a bust?
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Episode 6 - Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
Like books about time travel? So do we, but this isn't one of them. No, it's about an attempt to stop time itself. We've been on the search for a truly great book...so did we finally find one this "time??"
Special Bonus!--a review of the Wicked musical from Brandon and Randy!
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Episode 5 - Old Man's War by John Scalzi
Old Man's War is about...well...old men (and old women) going to war...in space! An interesting premise, I'll grant you, but does the book hold up to the premise or is this just another cool idea gone horribly wrong? (see: Wicked)
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Special Episode 1 - Iowa Festival of Beers
Randy and Brandon attended the 5th Annual Iowa Festival of Beers and thought it'd be a good idea to stick a camera and a microphone in front of people who've been drinking beer all day. Here's what resulted.
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Episode 4 - Pygmy by Chuck Palahniuk
Chuck Palahniuk is most known for a book he wrote, called Fight Club, which became (in our humble opinion) one of the best movies ever. Pygmy follows a 13-year-old terrorist as he becomes an exchange student and moves to the midwestern United States in an attempt to win a high school science fair. He wants to win the science fair so that he can get to Washington D.C. and blow it up. Perfectly reasonable plot, right?? So...is it ridiculously fantastic or, just ridiculous?
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Jeffisode 1 - Books & Beer
It began as a simple idea to film an intro vid for Episode 4 where we find out about some of our friends' literary preferences. It ended up becoming an impromptu game show which lasted nearly 10 minutes. Since it won't work as an intro vid, we present for your enjoyment (hopefully), Books & Beer, a special "Jeffisode" available only on the website!
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Episode 3 - Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
Wicked is a book that presents the story of The Wizard Of Oz from a slightly different angle. This book follows the "wicked witch of the west" from birth to death and allows us a glimpse into how she came to be the way she is. So will the guys of BGBR find the book to be wicked fun...or wicked awful?
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Episode 2 - If Every Month Were June by Tony Bender
It was love at first sight. Now Hooter Pridley must find the love of his life. The only problem--she's Miss June in the Red Neck Tools calendar and he has no idea where to start looking. But a silly detail like that won't stop Hooter from tracking her down and making her his wife! Find out if we feel the same way about Hooter or if June is just another month...
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Episode 1 - House of Stairs
by William Sleator
In our very first BGBR episode Arnold and Brandon review House of Stairs, a book about a group of 16-year old kids who are put in a giant room full of...well...stairs. Find out if the first book we review receives a BGBR recommendation or not!
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