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B.O.S.S.
Books of Some Substance
The unofficial podcast of literary misfits everywhere who want to engage with books of "substance" (i.e. serious, respected, heavy, philosophical, classic), or at least considered such.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.3 stars from 76 ratings
I always look forward to hearing the podcast episode on the book after reading it. It has actually motivated me to finish reading the book even more. This podcast has helped me appreciate more variety of books, even if they may be challenging.
Steeeeve1 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/01/23
Proust
Agree, Great work , Guys. Fabulous discussion Thank you
Alan Sherlock via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/29/23
Always interesting
All books covered are in the more literary fiction area but also arguably ‘cult’. Great work Ange of guests too make this a top listen for the more serious bibliophile.
Mark Eggins via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/29/23
Recent Episodes
Welcome to our episode on the novel Malina by Ingeborg Bachmann. David and Nathan wind their conversation through the disorienting pages of this incredible novel. We explore its unique form and style, ponder its structure, and discuss how these creative decisions add to the overarching sense of...
Published 05/16/24
Published 05/16/24
Nathan and David continue their exploration of control with Waiting for Barbarians, a 1980 novel by South African writer J.M. Coetzee. Empire! Torture! Manipulation! Control! Quite the book, and quite the episode.
Published 02/07/24
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