20 Pages Book Club

00:00 Break Recap 9:20 Pages Chapters 1 - Ramy Interlude (Pages 1-275) 1:24:00 Thoughts on the Book 1:34:25 Scribbl.io Our second book of the year brings R.F. Kuang's "Babel". The boys discuss Pages 1-275, the underlying tones of the thus far along, and of course paired with the usual idiotic commentary. Predictions and thoughts are shared as we gear up for the remainder of the book. Finally we finish off the episode with our craziest game of Scribbl.io yet as the competition ramps up. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming episodes. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Pages 138-End 37:00 Book Review & Scores 51:20 The Road Movie Review 1:04:00 Selection Sunday (Next Book) We finish our first book of the year "The Road", the boys share their thoughts and final scores. Each of the guys then talk film as we discuss the movie rendition comparing to the book. Finally we finish off the episode with the newly named section "Selection Sunday" as Kevin selects our next book. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming episodes. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap 9:40 Pages 1-138 55:30 Thoughts on the Book 1:03:00 Meme Competition 1:12:00 Closing Welcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we start our first book of 2024 ; "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. This story explores the depths of human resilience, survival, and the bonds between parent and child. "The Road" takes us on a haunting journey through a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an unspecified cataclysm. Cormac McCarthy's spare yet evocative prose paints a bleak yet mesmerizing portrait of a father and his young son as they navigate a desolate landscape fraught with danger, deprivation, and despair. Amidst the barren wasteland, their unwavering love and determination to survive illuminate the darkest corners of human experience. In this episode we talk through our weekend recap where the boys share about their holiday breaks. We discuss Pages 1-138 (No chapters) giving our thoughts and joking throughout. Finally we finish up our episode with a with a meme competition and plan for the next meeting! Whether you've traversed "The Road" multiple times or are embarking on this journey for the first time, we invite you to share your insights and reflections in the comments or join our discord! This is a book that invites contemplation and discussion, and we're eager to hear your thoughts. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 2023 Year in Review 3:00 Final Top 10 7:20 The Pagies Awards 48:00 Thank You! Welcome to the 2023 Pagies! The Pagies are the annual award show for the 20 Pages Bookclub. Join the guys as we recap our 1st year of the bookclub. The guys share some laughs and memories as we look back at the 2023 year in review presented by Kevin. After our year in review the book club reveals our final top 10 of 2023. Finally we finish with the most anticipated part of the show; the awards! Join us as we reveal the 15 winners from the first ever Pagies Award Show! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have some great plans for 2024 that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap 8:20 Chapters 13-End 44:20 Book Review/Scores 1:00:40 "The Pagies" Nominations 1:10:30 Wheel For Next Book Welcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we finish our 9th book; "1453" by Greg Crowley. If you're fascinated by the ebb and flow of civilizations, epic battles, and the turning points that shaped the world, this book is a must-read, and our episodes will be a must listen! "1453" transports us back to the final, tumultuous year of the Byzantine Empire. Greg Crowley masterfully recounts the events leading to the fall of Constantinople, a city that stood as a bulwark of the Eastern Roman Empire for nearly a thousand years. This gripping narrative explores the clash of empires, the larger-than-life personalities of the time, and the seismic shifts that would alter the course of history. In this episode we talk through our weekend recap where the boys share about their week. This episode we decided to switch up chapter summaries as each member will be recapping their designated chapters. We talk chapters 13-End discussing through out and then giving our final thoughts and scores for "1453". Finally we finish up our episode with a with the nominations for our end of the year award show "The Pagies" and we wheel for the first book of 2024! If you've already immersed yourself in the pages of "1453", share your thoughts in the comments below. If you haven't had the chance to read "1453" yet, don't worry! You can still engage with our discussion and gain valuable insights into this critical moment in time. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap 8:20 Chapters 7-12 55:20 Thoughts on the Book 1:00:50 Scribbl.io Welcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we start continue our 8th book; "1453" by Greg Crowley. If you're fascinated by the ebb and flow of civilizations, epic battles, and the turning points that shaped the world, this book is a must-read, and our episodes will be a must listen! "1453" transports us back to the final, tumultuous year of the Byzantine Empire. Greg Crowley masterfully recounts the events leading to the fall of Constantinople, a city that stood as a bulwark of the Eastern Roman Empire for nearly a thousand years. This gripping narrative explores the clash of empires, the larger-than-life personalities of the time, and the seismic shifts that would alter the course of history. In this episode we talk through our weekend recap where the boys share about their Thanksgiving weekends. Then the boys then talk Chapters 7-12 discussing our thoughts throughout. Finally we finish up our episode with a with a game of Scribbl.io If you've already immersed yourself in the pages of "1453", share your thoughts in the comments below. If you haven't had the chance to read "1453" yet, don't worry! You can still engage with our discussion and gain valuable insights into this critical moment in time. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap12:26 Chapters 30-End1:06:20 Thoughts on the Book1:11:50 Meme CompetitionWelcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we start our 8th book; "1453" by Greg Crowley. If you're fascinated by the ebb and flow of civilizations, epic battles, and the turning points that shaped the world, this book is a must-read, and our episodes will be a must listen!"1453" transports us back to the final, tumultuous year of the Byzantine Empire. Greg Crowley masterfully recounts the events leading to the fall of Constantinople, a city that stood as a bulwark of the Eastern Roman Empire for nearly a thousand years. This gripping narrative explores the clash of empires, the larger-than-life personalities of the time, and the seismic shifts that would alter the course of history.In this episode we talk through our weekend recap where the boys share about their Thanksgiving weekends. Then the boys then talk Chapters 1-6 (Spoiler alert we have no idea wtf is going on) discussing our thoughts throughout. Finally we finish up our episode with a meme competition!If you've already immersed yourself in the pages of "1453", share your thoughts in the comments below. If you haven't had the chance to read "1453" yet, don't worry! You can still engage with our discussion and gain valuable insights into this critical moment in time.Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss.SUPPORT 20 PAGES:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFygFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap 6:20 Chapters 30-End 43:00 Final Thoughts & Book Scoring58:15 Scribbl.io1:08:15 Next Book SelectionWelcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we finish our 7th book; "The Last Rhinos" by Lawrence Anthony. If you have a passion for wildlife, conservation, and true stories of bravery and determination, this book is a must-read, and this series will be a must-watch! "The Last Rhinos" takes us on a riveting journey with Lawrence Anthony, the acclaimed conservationist and author. Anthony shares his experiences in the heart of war-torn Africa, where he embarks on a daring mission to save the last remaining Northern White Rhinos from the brink of extinction. The book chronicles the challenges, triumphs, and heartbreaks of his tireless efforts to protect these magnificent creatures against all odds. In this episode we talk through our weekend recap, the boys then talk Chapters 30-End discussing our final thoughts as we wrap up our reading. The guys then give their scores and then compete in a Scribbl.io battle to dethrone Kevin. Finally we finish up our episode with the wheel deciding our fate with our next book!If you've already joined Lawrence Anthony on this inspiring journey, share your thoughts and reflections in the comments below. If you haven't read the book yet, no worries! You can still engage with our discussion and gain valuable insights into this important tale of conservation. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap 10:50 Chapters 19-29 1:10:00 Thoughts on the Book 1:19:15 Rhino VideosWelcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we continue our 7th book; "The Last Rhinos" by Lawrence Anthony. If you have a passion for wildlife, conservation, and true stories of bravery and determination, this book is a must-read, and this series will be a must-watch! "The Last Rhinos" takes us on a riveting journey with Lawrence Anthony, the acclaimed conservationist and author. Anthony shares his experiences in the heart of war-torn Africa, where he embarks on a daring mission to save the last remaining Northern White Rhinos from the brink of extinction. The book chronicles the challenges, triumphs, and heartbreaks of his tireless efforts to protect these magnificent creatures against all odds. In this episode we talk through our weekend recap, the boys then talk Chapters 19-29 discussing our thoughts throughout. Following our thoughts we watch a compilation of rhino videos. Classic example of just some guys being dudes. If you've already joined Lawrence Anthony on this inspiring journey, share your thoughts and reflections in the comments below. If you haven't read the book yet, no worries! You can still engage with our discussion and gain valuable insights into this important tale of conservation. You can still engage with our discussion and gain a profound understanding of this compelling story. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod

00:00 Intro/Weekend Recap 9:30 Chapters 1-18 1:18:20 Thoughts on the Book 1:21:15 Meme Competition Welcome back to 20 Pages! In this episode we start our 7th book; "The Last Rhinos" by Lawrence Anthony. If you have a passion for wildlife, conservation, and true stories of bravery and determination, this book is a must-read, and this series will be a must-watch! "The Last Rhinos" takes us on a riveting journey with Lawrence Anthony, the acclaimed conservationist and author. Anthony shares his experiences in the heart of war-torn Africa, where he embarks on a daring mission to save the last remaining Northern White Rhinos from the brink of extinction. The book chronicles the challenges, triumphs, and heartbreaks of his tireless efforts to protect these magnificent creatures against all odds. In this episode we talk through our weekend recap, the boys then talk Chapters 1-17 discussing our thoughts throughout. Following our thoughts we share our memes in our meme competition! If you've already joined Lawrence Anthony on this inspiring journey, share your thoughts and reflections in the comments below. If you haven't read the book yet, no worries! You can still engage with our discussion and gain valuable insights into this important tale of conservation. You can still engage with our discussion and gain a profound understanding of this compelling story. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our book club's upcoming discussions. We have a remarkable lineup of books on the horizon that you won't want to miss. SUPPORT 20 PAGES: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20pagespod/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg https://discord.gg/X6zdquVFyg Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@20pagespod