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“Full of humanity at its best.”
Tobar03 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/24
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“Perfect podcast. No notes.”
thisaintit1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“I love this podcast. It's like an old friend pulling a book from the shelf and enthusing about it with such wit and intelligence that you want to rush out and grab your own copy. What I particularly appreciate is the connection the hosts have to the books being discussed.”Read full review »
Oscar Mathieson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/24
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“A friend introduced me to this podcast and it’s so lovely. I can’t claim to be anywhere near the level of erudite reading these folk attain but, like the best podcasts, it doesn’t matter. The choices are eclectic (from coffee table books and their delights to fungus the bogeyman and Anne Sexton),...”Read full review »
Mits(u) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/24
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“A previous reviewer described this podcast as both challenging and comforting at the same time - summing up much of my feelings about this gem. Yes it can be a bit ‘laddish’ on occasions but the presenters are so charming and funny this is quickly forgiven. I am still working my way through the...”Read full review »
Sooperb59 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/24
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“What a joy. These are the conversations I don’t get to have in my day to day life. It’s not often you find another person who’s read Gaudy Night. These conversations have filled a hole for me, made my reading richer, and bring me pure delight.”
SRRpod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“I’m so mad that I missed 8 years of this wonderful book review podcast. I have to say thanks to Gilbert Cruz of the New York Times Book Review podcast for mentioning it. I have a lot to catch up on and my TBR list is getting longer and longer. So many more good books foryou to discuss. I hope you...”Read full review »
Barbaradelsol via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/20/24
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“Absolutely smashing episode. The very book I’ve been searching for.”
bechill59 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“Enough said 😊”
Aunty RoRo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/17/24
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“I thought I was a reader until I discovered Backlisted. The boys have charm and wit and have given me the gift of books I never thought I could read and books I never heard of. A whole world of extraordinary books has been opened up for me. My life is better and how wonderful it is to learn with...”Read full review »
Smallgoalie via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/04/24
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“Your episode on Basil Bunting, really bringing him alive while exploring his complexity. I have so much respect for the contribution that Neil Astley has made to the world of poetry - his anthologies are consistently superb. Kirsten Norrie impressed as delightful. Poetry lovers just cannot go...”Read full review »
PineGroveCharlie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/23
“A rare podcast that’s both challenging and incredibly comforting at the same time.
I listen to Backlisted in bed, when I’m running, when I’m travelling. And if I’m ever feeling a little bit down, nothing perks me up like a few smart, warm, ridiculously enthusiastic people gathered round...”Read full review »
shlomo brooks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/23
“It can be really hard to listen to in the car due to the audio levels. Phone and stereo volume have to be at max, but some voices are too low and some too loud. Find myself constantly having to adjust and still can’t hear everything that’s being said.”
didjjxjxjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“A superb podcast that has inspired me to read so many fascinating books I would’ve otherwise never considered.
The perfect pod, enthusiastic and intelligent hosts and always interesting guests.”
ChrisShawEggpod via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/23
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“I only ever really listened to the first 15-20 minutes of each episode to hear what the two hosts were currently reading (I would look up the episode’s book on my own). Since they recently came back from hiatus they have stopped doing that (without an explanation). I guess people just want to...”Read full review »
Saint Mgrn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“Love this podcast so much, delivered with such love, honesty and enthusiasm. I was really struggling with focusing on longer reads after lockdown and this helped reignite my passion for reading by opening up complete worlds of new writers. The only criticism I have, and it is not relating to the...”Read full review »
Funtimes5000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/23
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“.. if only they would revamp their tech. Pandemic remote recording has only made their recording issues worse. Now that they’re running ads, maybe they’ll have the money to get their act together and record and master the podcast properly. Aside from that, it’s lovely — and has led me to scores...”Read full review »
cadette70 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/12/23
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“What this podcast has done to my tbr list…🥰”
worldserious42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/10/23
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“I love this podcast and I've listened for so long, but they really miss on some points that can be super hurtful. As a neurodivergent person myself, it can take me well out of the experience. On the recent summer episode, Nicky states that the passage she's about to read is proof of why...”Read full review »
doilyparton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/23
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“My favourite podcast. Always entertaining and insightful. John, Andy and guests’ knowledge and insights shine through, but never condescending. Makes me feel cleverer and more cultured than I am, even when I usually haven’t read the book being discussed.”
nickcrick49 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/23
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“Education with entertainment in a capsule!”
Ajay Jugran via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
08/11/23
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“The premise behind this pod is great! But where are the writers from global majority countries? Why are they never discussed? What about Jamaica Kincaid; Chinua Achebe; the mighty women writers from Zimbabwe? The gaze feels very white.”
Beeleelee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/23
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“Thank you all for doing the episode on Hubert Selby Jr and Last Exit to Brooklyn. That got me hooked. Many thanks. Love and respect to you all.
Joe S. Thomas/ USA.”
Socialfit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/23
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“I really enjoy these discussions. But there’s no effort to balance the mics. There’s too much whispering! It’s easy to listen to but often hard to hear.”
neabinorb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/23
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“One of the few podcasts that has intelligent conversation on books! Thoughtful observations on theme and style, with specific references to actual text to demonstrate great writing. A joy to listen to, this is engaging and inspires my reading.”
7dogs7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“Am fairly new to this podcast and discovered it through a recommendation from another book podcaster - I am now working my way through the previous episodes and loving it
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A Mardel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/23
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“I’d like to suggest an episode on ´The Doves of Venus’ by Olivia Manning. First published in 1955, but somehow both timeless and modern.”
SCCecilia via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/18/23
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“Just listened to the bogeyman Raymond Briggs episode. Got tears in my eyes. I loved the Fungus book which I feelarrived inour school library in1978. InAustralia. But maybe it was 1977.”
Herronski via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/23
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“How come I have not found this podcast earlier? A serious conversation about books and some of my favourites here. How about ‘extinction’ by Thomas Bernhard for a future episode?”
Rosa bug via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/23
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“I just started listening to this, and I’m so happy to have access to an archive of passionate conversations between genuine book lovers. The hosts and guests read widely and are deeply curious about the authors they are reading. They are sharp and knowledgeable, but not pretentious. Thank you!”
afterclaude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
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“(I bet those who are not ageing hipsters can also gain much enjoyment!) A perfect podcast, introducing me continually to books I’ve missed & reenchanting those I love. The hosts’ and guests’ tone is just perfect: playful, open, learned but unpretentious, unashamedly in love with reading.”
RuralWriting2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
“Just listened to the re-run of this. In fact, I listened to it twice. It’s a superb example of why Backlisted is such a wonderful podcast. It provides a thrillingly good account of the power books have to enthral and move us. Exquisite. Right up there with the episode on Dermot Healy. And a...”Read full review »
lango76 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/23
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“The audio version of #neglectedbooks Even better bc of the great guest discussions. Calm but not slow. Funny and kind.”
Orrickle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
“I love every single thing about this podcast. My life is immeasurably better because of it.”
Dehradun Jo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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“Fun & informative. Many new authors I’ve found by listening to this podcast. Thriftbooks and Amazon sends me new or used books that I am compelled to order because of ‘Blacklisted’ recommendations.”
Sarah 613 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
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“entertaining articulate intelligent highly educational
a breath of fresh air in the jungle of book podcasts
i'm so happy to find your program my constant companion
on my daily dog walking thank you ladies and gentlemen
i'm a 68 year old man from canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻”Read full review »
SgtSpinach via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/23
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“Best companions on book journeys. Thank you for your hard work and infectious compassion for books.”
changcao27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“Occasionally brilliant analysis (see Alma Cogan for a case in point) but I'm grateful for the timings in the show notes. When the hosts finally pass us through the lava flow of smarm and pretence involved in bantering with their guests (see Roadside Picnic) and their current individual...”Read full review »
The Upright Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/22
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“Thank you for your wonderful episode on Mrs Gaskell - my all time favourite author. I’ve been reading her for over forty years and never tire of her warmth, humour and passion. My favourite of her novels is Wives and Daughters and also highly recommend Cousin Phillis, a novella that packs a real...”Read full review »
Rest on the mat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/22
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“Hoping you’ll do a “Cold Comfort Farm” episode. Great stuff!”
SantaClausIndiana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/22
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“Outstanding podcast! Listen to one book you don’t know and another you do. Pick up the rhythm of the show. Andy, Mitch and Nicky Birch NEVER let you down.”
ehaning via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/22
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“The best Books podcast bar none.”
Ken Sonenclar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/22
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“First the good:
Hosts have extreme knowledge and so do guests.
Proper research goes into this pod.
They recommend some good books
The bad: These dudes are book hipsters
Does not matter what the book is they have read it before you and importantly before it was cool.
They have no proper...”Read full review »
thirsty-mephiston via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/22
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“I have just found this podcast. It’s a real joy to know that, as a latecomer I will get to look forward to the entire backlog of the back catalogue of Backlisted. I know how I’ll be spending my month in the country. (Listen to ep 1 and that will make sense.)
I can honestly say this podcast has...”Read full review »
cgdjbg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/22
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“Love, love , love every episode. Intelligent, funny, always incorporating interesting and unexpected tidbits. Excellent guests. I used to dream of being invited to the Inklings’ table at the Eagle and Child; nowadays I dream of hanging out with John and Andy.”
Bearhugger2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/21
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“I feel immense gratitude for those who give their time to introduce us to new authors. Today’s discussion of Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker was amazing.”
Eileen.corbeil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/21
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“Delightful, literate, offbeat literary conversations I wish I could have with friends in real life!”
Mary Pagones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/21
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“Started listening to this podcast 5-6 weeks ago (from the beginning) and am now on Episode 65. It’s just that good. The two hosts are wonderfully passionate and thankful to discover new/old books and their enthusiasm is catching. I’ve had to restrain from buying books nearly every episode. I’ve...”Read full review »
Mjeansiem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/21
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“In the episode of “just us theee” the woman was not given the opportunity to introduce herself! Just you two men! !”
lcv147146 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/09/21
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