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“Thank you so much for this lovely latest Arc episode.”
hana ziggy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/23
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“Praying all is well.”
cleareyedgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/22
“Is everything okay? Why is nobody talking about this? I’ve scoured the internet for anything remotely resembling bafflement at where our bookworm has gone! Give us a sign, Michael! Blink twice if you need rescuing!!!”
Bigassttttrfch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/22
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“Michael is a national treasure. Writers, know that there is at least one reader for whom books are literally life. Readers, this is how we should do it.”
quiverfingers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/22
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“Interesting guests but why does host not let them speak???”
trillionshelper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/21
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“Michael, host of the Bookworm podcast, highlights all aspects of provocative literature and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
malfoxley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/21
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“David Duchovny, Princeton lit grad, protege of H Bloom, and whose father was a Hebrew scholar, writes a book about a Mormon fanatic and has no idea what Gnosticism is. Curious. Michael gently but with some impatience explains it to him.”
Claymaker12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/21
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“I was spurred to leave a review because I really cannot stand when listeners leave a poor review to complain about the interviewer’s voice. Silverblatt is an incredible, conscientious interviewer. If you don’t like his voice, don’t leave a one star review just to say so. He can’t change it!”
kernorth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/21
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“Love this show and have really enjoyed listening to the back editions so very disappointed to see that so many of them have been removed.”
BookDip via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/21
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“Best radio show on literature ever.”
Jay Es Em via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
03/23/21
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“I guess I am in the minority here, but I can’t stand Michael Silverblatt’s voice. I honestly have no idea what was discussed in the episode I listened to because I was so distracted by the way he speaks. I will not be tuning in again.”
anniewerner414 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/21
“I really like the sensitivity in Silverblatt’s interviewing style and his unabashed love for what he reads.”
Katsuppp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
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“Michael Silverblat is wonderful and I have discovered so many books because of his show. I love that he only reviews books that he likes and is so enthusiastic about them.”
Einstein the Cat, RIP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/20
“Derry Murbles (formerly of Wamapoke County Public Radio) does a fantastic job hosting this book podcast, though I’m sure the citizens of Pawnee will miss him.”
Pop Guru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/20
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“Michael Silverblatt is an international treasure and gives me hope.”
Leelums sie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/04/19
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“I wonder if he had that voice as a child?”
cookie11ru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“Such a great episode and engaging conversation with Susan Sontag’s biographer. It came as no surprise to learn how very fond 🥰 Susan was of Michael Silverblatt. I am too!! I’m a dear future friend Michael has yet to meet. LOL. Thank you for sharing your gifts, knowledge and insights, Michael. ...”Read full review »
MOREPB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/19
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“Michael Silverblatt is a gift to all bookworms. He loves to read and talk about his experience reading, feeling, and thinking about books. His questions aren’t so much questions as rolling, rambling invitations for conversation with guests. Plus that voice. Oh that voice.”
Daveiii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/19
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“I prefer to hear more from the authors and less of Michael’s opinions and personal stories. I thought this show was about books and their authors.”
Bskackley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/19
“Many of the books that Silverblatt reviews and authors that he interviews have led to my reading the book or everything the author had published!
If you enjoy serious fiction, this podcast will help you to go beyond the most popular choices and discover quirky, not so ordinary fiction.”
13Johanna13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/19
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“A few weeks ago, I finished reading Susan Orlean’s The Library Book, so surveying the episodes of KCRW “Bookworm,” I was eager to hear what Orlean had to say about the process and content of her great read. I came away wanting more from Orlean, which means more interview method from Silverblatt...”Read full review »
artnouveauian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/18
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“I love the care and compassion in every moment of this podcast. It's an enjoyable listen even if I have no idea who the author of the week is.”Read full review »
BenJohnstone via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/06/18
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“The greatest
Silverblatt is the most insightful reader alive”
FloydLQ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/18
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“Michael is so on-point, so generous with his guests - he's the perfect reader and he's turned me onto some of my absolute favorite writers and given insight into their work.”Read full review »
AnAmusedListener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/18
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“Michael Silverblatt is simply the most insightful reader I have ever had the privilege of hearing discuss books. He’s a deft interviewer and always hosts interesting writers, and have found writers whose work I love on numerous occasions. It is proudly intellectual and thankfully respects the...”Read full review »
dchan578 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/18
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“This is a wonderful podcast for book lovers, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get more perspective on their favorite authors or find out about new books that are worth checking out.”
houndsmoon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/18
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audreyhyg via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/11/18
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“I’ve listened to this show for over 15 years and to me Mr. Silverblat is the most perceptive reader & author interviewer I know of (not unlike Elvis Mitchell in his own field of study- film). Often authors say that no other reader/interviewer had observed their work as accurately, even seeing...”Read full review »
PreppyNel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/18
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UrbanOutfittersShoplifter25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/18
“The nasal voice of the host is worse than listening to someone scratching a blackboard. I tried because the content is so good. But I just cannot. My ears can’t take it anymore.”
incognito82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/18
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“Love this podcast. As a reader always interested in learning about books, this podcast is outstanding.”
michellerebecca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/18
“I wasn’t sure about Bookworm at first, but after a few listens, I really appreciated the host, Michael Silverblatt’s subtle insights into a range of authors’ work and their personalities. I think the breakthrough episode for me was his interview with Isabel Allende: In the Midst of Winter. It was...”Read full review »
Aquidity via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/09/18
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“Certain episodes have brought me to tears. There is real love put into this show.”
Rpolivka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/18
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“Michael sees books in a completely different way, even surprising the authors themselves.”
Dream_Of_Stars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/18
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“Silverblatt is a living legend. Hands down the best author interviewer in podcasts. Writers and readers alike will learn so much from listening to him.”
AuroraEudora via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/17
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“Thanks for review diverse group of authors. Thanks for eating every word.
I go through withdraws if a download of Bookworm is not there every Thursday. I really appreciate Silverblatte & how deep he delves. Just wish interviews were an hour!”
RosemariB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/17
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“Unlike most podcasts, this is ok.”
PodcastDespiser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/17
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“Michael Silverblatt is a bright spot of warmth, humanism and empathy in a world that too often relies on cynicism and intellec. A brilliant, nuanced and careful reader, he nonetheless approaches great fiction with humility and curiosity, and his willingness to engage in the most earnest and...”Read full review »
natty_v via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/17
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“This show will help you. Good book talk. Click on subscribe.”
Amigammon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/17
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“Michael Silverblatt is, quite possibly, the best reader of our time. Maybe even of all time.”
LylaRose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/16
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“Silverblatt could interview a chair and I would tune in. He is the most empathetic human alive. I truly think so. If we could have a Silverblatt for every cultural field, this world would be a better place.
This is a must-listen for anyone who loves to read. No matter what you love to read, you...”Read full review »
The Research Society via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/15
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“Michael Silverblatt’s understanding of literature and writing is unparalleled. The writers he brings on the podcast are always interesting, and the conversations they have are always inspiring, insightful, and fun. The show has no equal and my Goodreads “want to read” is ever-growing because of it.”
MBM89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/15
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“I love Michael's podcasts. He is one of the few people who can articulate with such passionate clarity the raw feelings of a book's character and its author. This gift is amazingly beautiful. I hope he continues to read and review books he enjoys because there will always be human...”Read full review »
Brathwaite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/15
“After listening to Michael Silverblatt for 20 years, one can reach only one conclusion. He is the most imaginative, astonishingly insightful & connecting (dots that even the authors don't think of), profoundly empathic, massively well read, completely unique sounding host of radio and reviewer of...”Read full review »
BooksForAll via ·
08/13/14
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“Always interesting. Wonderful to listen to a host who is so insightful and knowledgeable.”
Judy10011 via ·
04/15/14
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“If I could only listen to one author-interview show for the rest of my life, it would be this one. Michael Silverblatt is incredibly well-read and such a close and thoughtful reader that listening to this show is an education in itself (especially compared with other shows which focus more on the...”Read full review »
emmerge via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/06/14
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“Michael Silverblatt is more than just an interviewer of authors; he is the wisest commentator on literary art available on radio and podcasts. When he is really excited about a volume, I know I have to read it.”
JakJack via ·
01/15/14
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“Carefully cultivated interviews with the most exciting authors writing today. The host is incredibly insightful, even surprising the authors he interviews with the depth and acuity of his observations. Even David Foster Wallace was a fan.”
MandySB via ·
01/08/14
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12/18/13
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