This week we struggle through the ridiculously long novelization of Kate Beckinsale in leather epic Underworld! And joining me is guest host Sabrina as we try to work out a) what is even going on, and b) where vampires or werewolves are more to

Episode 185: Rugrats in Paris! (with guest host Paris)

Apr 25th, 2017

This week is a grown ups only foray into the problematic baby world of pseudo Paris/Tokyo when we read the novelization of the conceptual nightmare that is Rugrats in Paris. And joining me is Paris expert Paris! Let's get to the (diaper-clad) b

Episode 184: Highlander (with guest host Jacinta)

Apr 18th, 2017

This week our pulses are QUICKENING while we're GATHERING up the strength to win the ultimate PRIZE and... ahhh forget it, we read Highlander. Guest host Jacinta and I finally catch up on both the book and film that everyone has been losing the

Episode 183: Goldeneye! (with guest host Courtney)

Apr 4th, 2017

This week the Bond is better when we read the gruelling novelization of movie/N64 game Goldeneye! And joining me is the Oddjob to my Jaws, Courtney Coulson, who has done all the hard work in prepping this epic extra length podcast! Will we get

Episode 182: The Ghost and the Darkness (with guest host Jacinta)

Mar 21st, 2017

This week we're not lyin' when we read the surpisingly great novelization of man-eaters gone wild movie The Ghost and the Darkness! Joining me is incredibly familiar guest host Jacinta as we learn all about the actions of these fearsome beasts!

Episode 181: Beethoven's 2nd (with guest host Lauren)

Mar 14th, 2017

This week we are immersed in one of the hottest pop culture romances ever when we read the bafflingly long novelization of Beethoven's 2nd. And joining me - with a U.S. perspective - is my horrified guest host Lauren. It's about a dog, who is i

Episode 180: Tomb Raider (with guest host Edward)

Mar 7th, 2017

This week we get all deep in them tombs when we read the ridiculously and unnecessarily long novelization of the very simple Tomb Raider. And joining me via the skypernet is first time guest host Edward as we go exploring for hidden meaning an

Episode 179: The Last Starfighter (with guest host Hector!)

Feb 28th, 2017

This week we are recruited for greater things when we read the very padded novelization of much-ripped off cult classic The Last Starfighter. Joining me in the cockpit is co-pilot Hector Weenis as we face the shocking realisation that all our f

Episode 178: Basic Instinct (with guest host Lizzy!)

Feb 21st, 2017

This week things take a dark turn when we read the thigh-opening crime thriller novelization of Basic Instinct. Listen as guest host Lizzy and I shudder with horror at Detective Nick Curran, one of the most disgusting crapbag characters ever cr

Episode 177: Rambo First Blood Part II

Feb 14th, 2017

This week we take another shot at Vietnam, when we read the oily, pumped up and surprisingly graphic novelization of Rambo: First Blood II. And joining me from afar is irrepressible co-host Xavier, as we milk the most out of the brand new mixin

Episode 176: Bee Movie!

Feb 7th, 2017

Book Was Better is back, baby! Or is it Book Was BEEter? And what BEEtter way than to kick off a new era than with the novelization of Jerry Seinfeld's brain fart Bee Movie! Joining me is BEE-utiful co-host Paris as we find out all about honey,

Episode 175: Star Trek Nemesis (with guest host Courtney!)

Jan 10th, 2017

The Book Was Better returns from hiatus with a brand new episode thanks to the labours of far-more-motivated-than-I-am co-host Courtney Coulson! We review the overwritten novelization of the much-maligned Star Trek Nemesis which confirms for me

Episode 174: Serenity (with guest host Lizzy Unpronounceable!)

Aug 9th, 2016

This week we get all sparkly for you gold-ram brownpants when we read the novelization of the movie of the TV series: Serenity. But don't panic, I am lucky enough to have Firefly expert Lizzy Unpronounceable as co-pilot to help me navigate your

Episode 173: The World Is Not Enough (with guest host Courtney!)

Jul 26th, 2016

This week it's a case of the Bond Was Better when we read our first 007 novelization, The World is Not Enough! Guest host Agent Coulson has done plenty of interesting research, and I do plenty of puerile derailing, in this epic-sized episode wh

Episode 172: Ratatouille (with guest host Jacinta!)

Jul 19th, 2016

This week we learn that ANYONE can cook when we read the novelization of Pixar's rat-on-chef's-head classic: Ratatouille! Joining me on this sojourn to Paris is guest host Jacinta, as we learn all about French, soup, and pulling your hair to te

Episode 171: Back to the Future Part III (with guest host Zach!)

Jul 12th, 2016

This week we go back in time and finish off a BWB trilogy when we read the (confusing) novelization of Back to the Future Part III. Joining me is fellow cowboy Zach as we figure out a whole lot of unsolved mysteries, involving hills/valleys, th

Episode 170: Antz (with guest host Paris)

Jul 5th, 2016

This week we dig to new depths when we burrow into the novelization of ugly-as-all-get-out animated feature Antz! Doing it for the colony is guest host Paris, as we confront a muddy, violent, dystopian tiny nightmare where Woody Allen is even m

Episode 169: Blade (with guest host Courtney Coulson!)

Jun 21st, 2016

We're finally back, this time delving into the blood-splattered novelization of mofos-ice skating-up-hill movie Blade! And helping me learn how Snipes earned his stripes is fabled vampirologist Courtney Coulson! We solve all the great mysteries

Episode 168: Clueless (with guest host Sabrina)

May 31st, 2016

This week we're buggin and going postal when we read the Betty and Baldwin filled novelization of Clueless! Reminiscing about 20 years ago is guest host Sabrina as we go jeepin' and get brutally loqued. Or something. I'm Audi!Download here! (cl

Episode 167: Return of Swamp Thing (with guest host Hector!)

May 24th, 2016

This week we trudge through the swampy mess that is the turd-polishing novelization of low-budget muck-man sequel Return of Swamp Thing! Bringing the comic knowledge is guest host Hector Weenis as we learn all about potatoes, cucumber intimacy,

Episode 166: Mars Attacks! (with guest host Emily)

May 10th, 2016

This week we read the large, unwieldy, audaciously padded novelization of Tim Burton's martians attack movie, Mars Attacks! Fending off the invaders is guest host Emily, as we try to wrap our heads around the unnecessary backstories of the ridi

Episode 165: Universal Soldier (with guest host Paris!)

May 3rd, 2016

This week we endure a decade spanning grudge match when we read the novelization of the 100% charisma free Universal Solider! Luckily, bringing the charisma is guest host Paris, as we get to the bottom of the Unisol program, Pepsi, and Jean Cla

Episode 164: Tron Legacy (with guest host Courtney!)

Apr 26th, 2016

This week we upload onto the grid when we read the audaciously truncated novelization of Tron Legacy! Fighting for the user is special guest host Courtney Coulson as we decipher all the complicated bits and bites. 011001100111010101100011011010

Episode 163: Inside Out (with guest host Sabrina!)

Apr 19th, 2016

This week we take a daring journey into the human mind when we read the junior novelization of Pixar's brilliant Inside Out! Joining me for all the feels is guest host Sabrina, as we share our joy, sadness, anger, fear, and filthy hawt disgust!

Episode 162: Clash of the Titans (with guest host Hector!)

Apr 12th, 2016

This week we travel back to 1981 to read the turgid novelization of MGM's classic Clash of the Titans! And in the spirit of things guest host Hector Weenis and I clash like two titans of obscure, niche podcasting! Learn all about mythology, nip