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“Jeff. Please stop interrupting Rebecca. She has important things to say. Slow down and let her speak! I love the content of this show but it’s way too annoying to listen to Jeff for 90% of the podcast. Could we get a different host or rotate Jeff out every other week or something? I’d love to...”Read full review »
kaleighcurran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“I absolutely love this show! I look forward to every new release. It’s not only enjoyable, but as a Children’s Librarian it’s such an easily digestible way to keep up with what’s happening in the adult world of books & publishing without ever feeling like I’m doing more work. Great hosts...”Read full review »
karadawlish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“I really like this pod but holy cow does Jeff know that he just plows over Rebecca 99% of the time? I don’t know how Rebecca puts up with it. This man just talks over her constantly. Like just blatantly and aggressively. It’s genuinely wild.”
ereader91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“IF YOUR’E READING THIS, I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE😈😈😈guess who it is. THE CARROT WHO LAUGHS HYSTERICALLY 😈😈😈by the way ignore the hate, keep making great stuff! They don’t know what they are talking about ! BYEEE”
A Hungry Child via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“The guy talks over the woman ALL THE TIME. PLease stop this! She is more concise and knowledgeable and he just sort of free streams his thoughts.”
eugene ellie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
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“This podcast dips too much into political culture war topics. Anyone outside of mainstream progressive politics would find their book discourse nauseating. Much better book podcasts out there, I’d recommend the Currently Reading podcast.”
Reviewer34942 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/23
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“I have enjoyed Book Riot very much until today. Jeff and Rebecca are guilty of making uninformed assumptions without doing their due diligence on the JK Rowling issue. I recommend that you and your subscribers listen to the informative and balanced podcast: The Witch Trials of JK Rowling. It will...”Read full review »
In a cell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/23
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“I sub and unsub here regularly because I am interested in the content which is good, but Jeff is not easy to listen to. He dismisses Rebecca’s opinions and interrupts her. Gross. Also stop dialoguing about the episode title during conversation.”
lblblbpp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/23
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“I work in the industry myself and love having the inside information (and book recommendations)”
Suzannekmoses via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/23
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“To reiterate what others have said, Jeff mansplains everything, talks over Rebecca, and is overall cringeworthy. Rebecca has some good insight, but I always feel like he’s taking on some teacher role and she’s the student striving for the A. Their interactions with each other are awkward,...”Read full review »
glittergremlin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“I listen to this every week. I get the bookish news I want and I love the “Frontlist Foyer” part where Jeff and Rebecca talk about the new books they’ve read. They’re unapologetically liberal, and if that bothers you, choose a different book podcast. I don’t feel like it’s too much but opinions...”Read full review »
BigReadingLife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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“Hey book riot hope those Harper Collins boots were delicious!!”
emmaloveskidsbooks via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/08/23
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“It is greatly appreciated when you talk about Indy authors and self publishing, even if you don’t read it.
Author Craig Lefebvre”
craig lefebvre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23
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“I don’t listen every week, but I like to check in to see what’s going on in the world of books. Unfortunately, some of my favorite episodes are now patreon exclusives. However, there’s still good stuff here.”
MoabFlapjack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/22
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“I really like the concept of this podcast and much of the content is interesting and engaging. But, there are three aspects of it that I find distracting and annoying. First, the frequent hyping of the Patreon version. Second, way too much talk about movies and TV shows. Three, Rebecca’s...”Read full review »
UKYArtist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/22
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“Lighthearted discussions about all things books! Perhaps my book will become a topic here!”
Sassy1999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/13/22
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“When they support murder.”
mydawgskip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/22
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“I really want to like this podcast, but the hosts, especially Jeff, need more empathy, research, and listening skills. I come to this podcast wanting to learn more about books, but instead I get politics and incorrect ramblings off the tops of their head. I alas need to find a new podcast. Please...”Read full review »
sirded via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“Such a pleasure to listen to book talk from this crew of funny and intelligent people.”
abrose74 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/05/22
“I’ve listened to this show since the beginning. Jeff has always been irritating, but for the last 6 months it’s almost unbearable. He thinks his little names for his own quirks are cute and funny and worth mentioning- I can assure him that they are not. If I never hear about how he won’t read a...”Read full review »
jbmusselwhite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
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“I can no longer listen to this. The hosts come across as self important and annoying. The amount of shade they constantly throw at Where the Crawdads Sing is just one example.”
my name is cici via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/22
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“It has really gone down hill, with too much content about tv shows based on books and other non-book information. If they actually covered book news and shared their best book content again, it would be worth a listen. Sadly it’s gone from a must listen to a never listen for me.”
Ryan77777777777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/22
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“Jeff,
Please learn the correct way to use the word “I.” It is. It not “Listen to Rebecca and I ….” Weren’t you once an adjunct English professor?”
Mimsy2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/22
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“As a bookseller, I find this podcast really useful. A note on the 1.23.22 episode - I loved the new Klosterman as well, but his name is pronounced with a long o. We did an event with him a few years ago.Thank you for your insights!”
Gharp53 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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“I grow weary. Every topic seems to be coming from a political angle. I just want to hear about books. I used to love this show. I try and listen now and end up turning it off. If I wanted to be bombarded with political nonsense I would listen to CNN.”
Sara1980 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/21
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“So pretentious!! Does Rebecca have to laugh and agree with everything Jeff says? Can’t listen any more.”
Busyperson1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/21
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““Who is it that buys books? Tends to be democrats. Tends to be educated people.” — Jeff of Book Riot. I’m an independent, neither Liberal or Conservative, and even I found that statement rude and ignorant. Incredibly narrow minded thinking on behalf of Jeff and Rebecca. Reading should not always...”Read full review »
KristynRene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
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“I’m listening to their best books of the year so far. Even when Rebecca is talking about her picks Jeff talks over her or mansplains.
I wonder if they read the comments because this seems to be a common theme? Rebecca is such a smart woman and would like to hear her thoughts.”
Supersu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/21
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“I like this podcast except for Jeff’s mansplaining. Let Rebecca speak! Her work is good- it doesn’t need editing.”
CapiRising via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/21
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“I somewhat recently found out about this podcast and if you want to know what’s happening in the world of books this is the best podcast out there. You don’t get all the news about every book but they talk about the big news. There are more specific genre podcasts that probably go into more...”Read full review »
Fredisrealcool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/21
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“I enjoy this show and have listened for years, but my complaint is always the same: JEFF - please, for the love of everything - STOP INTERRUPTING AND TALKING OVER REBECCA. It is really frustrating as a listener. Jeff either isn’t listening or can’t hear Rebecca when she tries to chime in. I’m...”Read full review »
EmmaKate8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/21
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“Though I really enjoy the podcast, Jeff often dominates the conversation and when Rebecca finally gets the opportunity to speak, as soon as she does, Jeff frequently interrupts her and talks right over her. It’s REALLY painful to listen to and a huge turn off.”
host - Renee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“I love this podcast when they are talking about books, authors, and publishing. But lately it’s just hour after hour of pushing their politics. I know you have to cover current cultural and political climate in the course of the topic, but it doesn’t have to be such long rants about how people in...”Read full review »
LJC 82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/21
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“I’m a book lover, and love to know what is coming up in the book world. But I’m disappointed in a book podcast talking about limiting speech or canceling a book because they don’t like the person. Look, I don’t care that you don’t like someone, talk about books, and the news that really matters...”Read full review »
jdcaddell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
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“Really enjoy the book talk and insights, quite likeable hosts. Enjoy less when the conversation turns to their obvious political views, which detracts from the otherwise solid podcast.”
lkk72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/21
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“Put at least a little effort and research into it.”
eclectic7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/21
“While the hosts mainly discuss things that are going on in the book world, they also have a ton of special features like book recommendations for special times of the year (like holidays or graduation season), best of lists, buy/sell/hold features, specific book discussions for just one title per...”Read full review »
Erica Robyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/21
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“While I love the content, I can’t get past Jeff constantly talking over Rebecca! Let her answer questions & complete her thoughts!”
AGraves58 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/21
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“Is this podcast even about books anymore? This is two individuals who work in publishing that discuss the current political climate for an entire podcast.”
JBurke83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/21
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“I love this and look forward to it every week. I could listen to Jeff and Rebecca talk about anything, and they handle all topics with humour and nuance. I find it very insightful and entertaining. First thing I put on every Monday morning :)”
kairons77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/21
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“I enjoy listening to Jeff and Rebecca, but I am a liberal boomer who is put off by their frequent condescension towards people who don’t share their generationally narrow views and put off by their occasional agist comments. In the recent episode, Rebecca gave Isabelle Allende an asterisk as she...”Read full review »
brltchr66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/21
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“I’m currently listening to the Bestseller list episode, and it is so snarky and hilarious. Love this analysis and takedown of the lists. As a librarian, I found it both informative and hilarious.”
*{TG}* via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/21
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“I refuse to believe that this podcast is not an elaborate parody production with the aim of poking fun at ‘lefty liberals’.
Everything is just so over the top, it just simply has to be, no two real life people could be so self seriously hilarious and excruciating to listen to.
They talk...”Read full review »
Dustalex111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/23/20
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