The book club podcast where Dave Warneke has read the book so you don't have to. Each episode Dave tells two special guests all about a classic novel or play, and by the end of the show, both you and they can pretend you've read it. From Austen to Tolstoy, Shakespeare to Hemingway... Devour a classic in a single sitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

137 - Hedda Gabler (with Lena Moon and Joel Zammit)

October 6, 2026 · 2 hr 5 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, the "father of modern drama". Hearing all about the classic 1891 play is Lena Moon and Joel Zammit. Hedda Gabler chat and play summary starts at approximately…
136 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with Bec Petraitis and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall)

September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. Joining Dave to hear all about this Gonzo classic is Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall and Bec Petraitis. Fear and Loathing Chat starts at approx…
135 - I Am Legend (with Jackson Baly and Joel Duscher)

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 57 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. Hearing all about the 1954 classic credited with inspiring the modern development of zombie and vampire literature is Jackson Baly and Joel Duscher from Sanspants…
134 - The Little Prince (with Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt)

August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Little Prince by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Joining this week to hear about what is one of the best selling books of all time is Amy Ruffle and Tim Hewitt. Synopsis starts at…
133 - Anne of Green Gables (with Claire Hooper and Matt Stewart)

August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Anne of Green Gables. Hearing all about Lucy Maud Montgomery's Canadian classic is Claire Hooper and Matt Stewart. Synopsis starts at approx: 23:40 See Claire in Edinburgh: ht…
132 - Candide (with Matt Stewart and Sonia Di Iorio)

July 21, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Candide (or Optimism) by French philosopher Voltaire. Hearing all about this fast paced satirical romp is Matt Stewart and Sonia Di Iorio. Synopsis starts at approx: 18:44 Suggest a book for…
131 - The Big Sleep (with Kate Dehnert and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt)

July 7, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. Hearing all about the debut appearance of hardboiled detective Philip Marlowe is Kate Dehnert and Marcel Blanch-de Wilt. Synopsis starts at approx…
130 - Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party (with Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore)

June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read The Birthday Party. Hearing all about Harold Pinter's classic play is Cass Paige and Hayden Bleechmore from Shut Up A Second. The play's opening scene starts at approx: 16:05 Content warning…