Backlisted helped remind me why I love books
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“I can't remember how I stumbled on Backlisted, but I like the informal 'sitting-around-the-table' feel of the discussion, and the way they ease into every week's podcast. The podcast on Alan Garner's Red Shift got me to re-read the book, and I was prodded into thinking about the book again after decades of leaving it in the 'too hard' basket. One thing that Backlisted do that I haven't encountered elsewhere is read out blurbs on the books and then say whether they're accurate or totally misleading. I also enjoyed hearing the author's voice whenever possible. Whether it's James Baldwin slamming racism in the US or Vladimir Nabokov celebrating his own genius - this is a book group that pushes you gently, yet firmly, towards reading books that often get overlooked by the easier and more accessible airport fodder all around us.”Read full review »
Seankennedy via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
06/16/17
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“I'm a fan of book related podcasts and found The Backlisted Podcast quite by chance; I really enjoy it - interesting, passionate conversations about books and reading. I don't know very much about the hosts, but the whole thing is really quite charming and entertaining.”Read full review »
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Great Britain ·
01/04/16
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“I just recently discovered this hidden gem. If you love literature, you will love this podcast.”
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02/04/17
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“I discovered Backlisted a couple of years back and have not missed an episode since, and have now caught up on the back catalogue too. As Backlisted observe, almost all other literary podcasts are driven by what is new rather than what is good. Absolutely. If you enjoy older books you now have a...”Read full review »
Nigey B via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/17
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