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“Thank you for everything!! Will miss you both and your warmth and sparkle 💫”
nichola dB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/23
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“Has been one of my favourite podcasts for years!”
Fabs87! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/23
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“From Manila, Philippines”
Manila Ph listener via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
11/08/23
“The most pretentious podcast I’ve listened to in a while. Sad cuz I wanted to like it but clear vibes received that if you’re not a woke liberal feminist (now probably anti Jewish), virtue signaling snowflake, you won’t be welcomed. Pretty much confirms my misgivings about the publishing industry...”Read full review »
Jesus-in-the-City via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“Fantastic conversations which cover literature and so much more - so knowledgeable and thoughtful. Highly recommend”
Fruitpopster via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/20/23
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“Funny, thoughtful & thought provoking — the best podcast about books around”
LucyLu4567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/23
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Love the show. I am surprised, it doesn’t have more reviews. Carrie and Octavia are probably the best people to make you want to read more. Both of them, very perceptive and articulate, do such a good job engaging their guests on the show with their thoughtful questions and personal...”Read full review »
Thefirstsunday via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
06/13/23
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“Listening to Carrie and Octavia is like eavesdropping on two witty and bright best pals. Heavy on literary and light on friction. This is a delight of a podcast!”
Vitality UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/23
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“Thoughtful erudite presenters consider themed writings and review cultural works. Lovely critical but generous company. Try.”
Cupaftee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/23
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“I was looking for a podcast episode ona specific author and found this one.Not knowing much about the podcast beforehand, I was pleasantly surprised by the well thoughtout questions to the author, the length of the interview, the theme and the format of the show. Thank you to Carrie and...”Read full review »
BentleyGirl20_qtug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/23
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“I love the format of the main episodes, with a guest interview and discussion and recommended reading around a theme like dancing, or books about books, or magical realism, and I also love the more casual minisodes where Octavia and Carrie riff on the theme and then share the other media they’ve...”Read full review »
S_mawaridi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/23
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“This is one of my favourite podcasts. Love listening to two intelligent, articulate women as it’s not a voice that’s heard enough in pop culture. I’ve taken them up on many book recommendations and always enjoy hearing their perspective on new topics.”
Jeez__louise via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/23
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“I love Lit Fric and am a Day One one. It’s wonderful to feel a little flutter in your stomach whenever I get a notification about new episodes. It’s almost like in You’ve Got Mail intro - those magic words “You’ve Got Mail” only it says (in my head) “You’ve Got New Episode of Lit Friction”. And...”Read full review »
Aquarious Poster Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/23
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“I get a little hit of dopamine every time a notification pops up to tell me the latest episode of Literary Friction is available! The content, range of discussion and conversation, topics covered and recommendations given make this one of the top literary podcasts around and I feel like by IQ...”Read full review »
ThrellyL86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/23/23
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“Carrie & Octavia have been accompanying me for years. Their hive mind of books is astounding and I leave each episode nourished, calm and a little bit smarter.”
MRS TWINKLE UNICORN via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/31/23
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“I love this post cast. I am endlessly fascinated by Octavia and Carrie. I love the way they thoughtfully and intelligently discuss every book, topic and subject. They clearly have a great friendship, although they have different tastes and ways of looking at things, they are both so honest and...”Read full review »
Nannalit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/27/23
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“Carrie and Octavia provide fresh insights on a wide range of topics affecting writers and the craft of writing. Highly recommend.”
Brucer the Deucer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“A really interesting but also fun books podcast - plenty literary without going too far over my head, with good recommendations and charming hosts. Helps to fill the void left by the NYT book review podcast, so thanks for that!”
r-a-c-h-a-e-l via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/22
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“I love this podcast. I’ve learned about so many great books from it and I find it very soothing. The hosts are so different but I think because of their differences they have such stimulating conversations. I leave every episode excited to read more and excited about reading in general as a...”Read full review »
Mck930827 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/22
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“I absolutely love this podcast. Carrie and Octavia are such engaging hosts, and their banter is always so lighthearted and wholesome. Their conversations with authors are very respectful and often full of insight. I also love that the episodes have structure, and the fact that they recommend so...”Read full review »
Michelle Nesme-Tan via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
11/07/22
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“What a delight to listen. Great interviews”
Lince (FPN) via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
10/09/22
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“I adore this podcast! Hands down the best literary discussion podcast I’ve listened to. I get so much out of each and every episode. Octavia Bright and Carrie Plitt are just so incredibly knowledgeable, articulate and downright fabulous! Total fan girl here.”
JnPbreakfree via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/30/22
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“Great interviews with authors and always interesting cultural recommendations. It would be my own cultural recommendation.”
ic - ic via Apple Podcasts ·
Slovakia ·
09/16/22
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“Just what I’ve been looking for. The hosts are knowledgeable and articulate. I love learning about books from them.”
GailJayNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/22
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“Carrie and Octavia absolutely slay. My long time number one, these guys manage to make their literary conversations unpretentious and silly without losing any of their very cool intellect or sense of humour. The world of Oxbridge, the world of British publishing may remain inaccessible, but these...”Read full review »
Choclito21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/22
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“Simply the best podcast on literature in existence, the hosts are immensely charming, ask their guests smart and interesting questions & have great chemistry (and taste)”
Luanatheswisscheesebutinvegan via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
06/07/22
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“This podcast has taken me through lockdown and beyond and it never fails to make me happy. Carrie & Octavia’s conversations, guests and book recommendations are always so interesting and enlightening. It’s truly a delight to listen to each month. So much so I became a patron for more...”Read full review »
MorganFD via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/19/22
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“Listening to your discussions really makes my day sometimes. So many interesting topics and books, discussed in a profound but no less entertaining way. Keep up the good work! :)”
Pedro Abalioglu via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/25/22
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“Through their love for literature and discourse, Octavia and Carrie have struck a perfect balance between navigating the nuanced, complicated experiences that define us as humans while still providing an easy listening experience. I want to say to dubious listeners: you don’t have to read any of...”Read full review »
cellokizi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/22
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“I was in search of a good literary podcast as I’ve never found the right one that just hit the right notes for me. Let me just say I’ve been a long time podcast lover but this is genuinely by number 1 at the moment. The hosts, Octavia & Carrie, are a match made in heaven duo. Their insightful...”Read full review »
avpc28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/22
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“Was recommended this podcast last summer and have been working my way through the archive ever since. I have subsequently BOUGHT and LOVED several of their recommendations. They have wealth of incredible guests and I always enjoy the conversations between the two hosts and the wide range of...”Read full review »
popothepoodle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/22
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“I love this conversation between two women. Pleasing to listen to and a wonderful escape. And obviously a great source of reading ideas”
Mozferrari via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/21
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“This is constantly one of most interesting and intelligent podcasts - especially if you love to read. (which I do!). They are fantastic and very knowledgeable interviewers and I love their book recommendations. It really got me through these dark months. Many thanks Carrie and Olivia!”
grateful artist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/21
“I stumbled on Literary Friction on NTS and quickly got obsessed. I love the show’s hosts and format. Thank you for introducing to so many more books and authors than I can imagine!”
gr33nbeans78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/15/21
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“LitFric is the podcast equivalent of curling up on the sofa with a good book and a cup of tea. Carrie and Octavia have such an amazing chemistry, and I’m always delighted to see updates pop up in my feed. The show is enlightening and smart without being pretentious. I’ve discovered many authors...”Read full review »
Boris and Popchik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/21
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“This podcast has been exactly what I have been searching for! Octavia and Carrie ask just the right questions and let the authors lead the way— their analysis is always relevant and insightful. Finally, a book review podcast that’s not by and for boomers.”
Heykwbsnqlotbw12358 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/21
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“I look forward to every conversation between these two bookish people! Carrie and Octavia manage to strike the perfect balance between cerebral literary discussions and casual chats between friends.”
OKEnglishTeacher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/21
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“I’ve been a bookworm for as long as I’ve lived and have never found that many friends who can talk endlessly about books with me. With Literary Friction, it feels like I’ve gained two! I love listening to Octavia and Carrie’s conversations which are always so considered and thought provoking....”Read full review »
j1mmy97 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/21
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“The hosts have great conversational chemistry. Love this podcast especially the mini episodes! 😊”
SherpaSteve via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/04/21
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“Really enjoying the podcast. However the swearing is a bit of turn off.”
tart-let via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/21
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“Being late to podcasts as a “thing”, I’ve been basically scrabbling around for something erudite but accessible and not too up it’s own bottom, and this just hits that sweet spot - perhaps not the best juxtaposition of ideas there! ;)
I could listen to Octavia and Carrie talk for hours, and...”Read full review »
Gigi Toto via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/21
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“Carrie and Octavia, hosts of the Literary Friction podcast, highlight all aspects of books, writing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
malfoxley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/21
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“I treasure the moment of my week when I am able to seat down and listen to these two amazingly bright women talking books to me.. in a world full of nonsense noise they are like a balm on my desire for books and clever thoughts. I often follow their recommendations and it s always a delight.”
Mamma Flavia via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
05/31/21
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“Always interesting and intelligent (without being stuffy in any way). Some topics may sometimes be controversial but I truly look forward to each episode! Thank you so much ladies! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”
beaudie2527 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/21
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“Octavia and Carrie, thank you! You bring such joy and I am beyond grateful to you both for that.”
M27121993 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/21
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“I absolutely love this podcast. Carrie and Octavia combine inclusive welcoming chatter with incisive analysis and insight. They contextualise their discussions and guests so however distant or close the topic is to my life or experiences I can always find something to relate to. It balances just...”Read full review »
Nicola Joan M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/26/21
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“An absolutely brilliant podcast that radiates intelligence and true passion for reading. I can’t get enough!”
SmultronV via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
01/29/21
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