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Things We Read Instead

Things We Read Instead

Written by: Victoria Cargill-James & Chris Simpson
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 A monthly podcast where two distractable nerds spend their time chatting bubbles about the enjoyment of something unintended but fabulous, while also trying to get their to be read piles under control.

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Victoria Cargill-James & Chris Simpson Art Social Sciences
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  • What Vic Read Instead of The War Of The Worlds - Part 1

    What Vic Read Instead of The War Of The Worlds - Part 1
    Jan 16 2026

    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. Wells

    Is This a Mind of My Own? by Kathy Burke

    Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

    Vagabond by Tim Curry


    Other Honourable Mentions

    The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

    Somnium by Johannes Kepler

    I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

    Independence Day 1996

    Muppet Treasure Island 1996

    The Fugitive 1993

    The Rest Is History (Podcast)


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    49 mins
  • The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 3

    The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 3
    Dec 29 2025
    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    49 mins
  • The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 2

    The Things We Read Instead Christmas Special 2025 - Part 2
    Dec 22 2025



    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 Levin

    Rosemary's Baby 1968

    The Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham


    Other honourable mentions

    The Omen by David Seltzer

    The Omen 1976

    Get Out 2017

    The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

    The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham

    The Chrysalids by John Wyndham


    We 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.


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    44 mins
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