Things We Read Instead

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.comHere’s a list of the books, movies, shows and podcasts mentioned in the podcast.To Read InsteadBand of Brothers by Stephen AmbroseFlame Thrower by Andrew WilsonRifles by Mark UrbanTo Watch InsteadBand of Brothers (2001)Fury (2014)Our World War (2014)An Honourable Tanky MentionThe Tank Museum YouTubeWe 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 :)All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 PoseyDon’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today by Naomi AldermanProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirOther Honourable MentionsThe Crucible of Hell by Saul DavidMary Poppins 1964Mary Poppins Returns 2018Inside No. 9 BBC TV SeriesSunshine 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 :)All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 TributesMisery 1990Stand By Me 1986To Read InsteadNeedful Things by Stephen KingIt by Stephen KingFrom by Buick 8 by Stephen KingTo Watch InsteadThe 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 :)All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 2004Other Honourable MentionsThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe Passenger of the U-977 by Rodolfo Santullo & Carlos BaricelliI, Claudius by Robert GravesEmma by Jane AustenDracula by Bram StokerThe Midwich Cuckoos by John WyndhamEmpire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonAct of Oblivion by Robert HarrisCarrie by Stephen KingThe Shining by Stephen KingAll music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 InsteadThe War of the Worlds by H.G. WellsThe Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. WellsThe First Men in the Moon by H.G. WellsTo Watch InsteadThe Invisible Man 1933First Men in the Moon 2010 Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau 1996Other Honourable MentionsHeart of Darkness by Joseph ConradAmerican Wife by Curtis SittenfeldFatherland by Robert HarrisThe Hollow Man 2000Threads1985The War Game 1966We 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 xAll music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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. WellsIs This a Mind of My Own? by Kathy BurkeMeditation for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanVagabond by Tim CurryOther Honourable MentionsThe Time Machine by H.G. WellsSomnium by Johannes KeplerI Am Legend by Richard MathesonIndependence Day 1996Muppet Treasure Island 1996The Fugitive 1993The Rest Is History (Podcast)All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 2025Killing Thatcher by Rory CarrollStone Blind by Natalie HaynesWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixChris' Top Three Books of 2025Heart of Darkness by Joseph ConradThe King in Yellow by Robert W. ChambersHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixOther Honourable MentionsThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixThe Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. WellsThe Great God Pan by Arthur MachenScrooged 1988The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993Apocalypse Now 19791917 2019Clash of the Titans 1981Rosemary's Baby 1968The Rest is History - Belgian Congo EpisodesWe 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.All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 LevinRosemary's Baby 1968 The Trouble with Lichen by John WyndhamOther honourable mentionsThe Omen by David Seltzer The Omen 1976Get Out 2017The Midwich Cuckoos by John WyndhamThe Kraken Wakes by John WyndhamThe Chrysalids by John WyndhamWe 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.All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com

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 LevinThe Stepford Wives by Ira LevinThe Stepford Wives 1975 The Stepford Wives 2004The Day of the Triffids by John WyndhamThe Day of the Triffids 1963The Midwich Cuckoos by John WyndhamThe Village of the Damned 1960The Midwich Cuckoos 2022We 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.All music and sound effects by www.pixabay.com