“Listening to this podcast is like having a famous writer read you a bedtime story. A less dramatic experience than NPR's "Selected Shorts" (whose readers are actors, rather than writers), but pleasant in a quiet way. Literary critic Lisa Allardice's interviews are a worthwhile...”Read full review »
Featherless Biped via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/13
“I found this podcast just before leaving on a long trip and it was my companion on the journey for hours. It is wonderful. My favorites (so far) are the stories read by R Rendell and A S Byatt. Their post-story commentary was also fascinating. I had trouble with Colm Toibin's accent but what...”Read full review »
jetvermont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/13
“Nice podcast but the production values leave something to be desired. In particular, the cloying, overbearing music that introduces each story nearly ruins it for me. It would be so much better without it: we're here for the stories. It reminds me of how The Moth podcast had that shrill,...”Read full review »
Mr.Gal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/12
“Just wanted to say thank you. I've really enjoyed these podcasts. I thought the stories were both interesting in themselves as well as being interestingly read, and the follow up discussions with the readers also seemed very worthwhile. Really really great podcast. Thanks again.”Read full review »
Rprtms via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/10
“Interesting choices of stories and readers - best Christmas freebie I've seen yet! A good quality item to show someone who is getting an iPhone, iPod or iPad for Christmas so they have an interesting podcast to try on their new present. This is a well thought-out offering from the Guardian...”Read full review »
Palubast via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/12/10