Generally insightful, rousing discussions
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“It's fun to listen to smart, engaging people who actually enjoy reading talk about books. I don't always agree with what these folks have to say, but they don't dismiss the works out of hand and are generally insightful and informed about what's being said about the books elsewhere. Nice work, Slate.
I'm going to have to agree with what other posters have said about Katie Roiphe, though. She's obtuse, disruptive, and shrill when it comes to ideas and modes of expression that don't jibe with her own. Nothing she says here makes me want to read the books she's written; if her literary impulses are anything like her critical ones, they likely don't have an abundance of life experience to back them up -- just hermetic status-jockeying. No, thanks.”Read full review »
Casper Trickbone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/10
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“Usually wonderful discussions on this show. Just wish this podcast happened much more often. Not that I always agree with the opinions on some of the books, but always thought-provoking. Great job!!”
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United States of America ·
08/29/17
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“I really like this podcast! So it pains me to say I just can't listen to it anymore. The content is great and the book selections are wonderful, but the voice of one of the hosts just kills me. I realize how mean that sounds, but some people just aren't meant for radio/podcasting. Their...”Read full review »
AimeeReader3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/17
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“The discussions are generally interesting, but like a lot of people have complained, Katy’s vocal fry is unpleasant. Perhaps there could be something done in the editing/production? It’s especially noticeable with headphones on, and the amplified buzzing in my ears becomes distracting to the...”Read full review »
d0rkalici0u5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/17
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