Reviews
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“My ultimate comfort podcast! Warm, hilarious, accessible, charming, and unbelievably delightful! I’ve listened to every episode dozens of times and I turn to this podcast whenever I’m having a bad day because I know it will always make me smile and laugh. Marlon and Jake are amazing hosts and I...”Read full review »
sadielnora92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Found this podcast and am hooked. It is a pleasure to listen to them chatting and the book recommendations are excellent. Have already added some to my tbr. What a joy to listen to them talk books!”
por venezuela via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I MISS Y’ALL! Come back!!! ❤️”
Cedricsmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Hoping you will be back both rested and energized in the fall. Just wanted you to know you were missed.”
kathyinorlando via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is so good-informative, interesting and funny. Where was this podcast when I was in highschool and university (1970’s) and onwards being an English major and bookworm. So glad my 21 year old niece lead me to your door. Bravo.”
budsgirl182 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/07/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Like a party that goes on too long for all the wrong and right reasons”
Parsimonee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“A book discussion show with the insightful and entertaining Mahlon is dragged down by his pedantic off kilter editor vho bores as he breathes .”
20digits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Funny, witty duo. There is such chemistry between these two. The conversations are highly fascinating and make you want to read or re-read classics. Marlon and Jake come from different worlds, which makes this all the most interesting. The most recent episode on cities is excellent, for example.”
marie/pims via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/23/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is hands down my favorite book podcast. So happy to have you back!!”
Piffles1276 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“So glad to hear you!”
CMJ682 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“As experts in the publishing industry and total book lovers, Marlon and Jake have great takes about books we were supposed to love but don’t. By limiting themselves to books written by authors who have died, they stay in a safe space of not hurting anyone’s feelings. At worst they yuck our yum....”Read full review »
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I realize you both have commitments that keep you from recording these podcasts on a regular basis but know that I keep a candle burning in the window awaiting your return. Thank you for these brilliant conversations.”
PField35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“So happy my favorite podcast is back. Please keep them coming”
D Flint via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Love these guys, so happy they are back!”
Lucy_Lulu_Lucia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“It is embarrassing.
Just talk about *all* the books.
These two are a great pair with natural chemistry and a deep love and knowledge of literature.
They speak of books with the erudition, humor, and love that you hope you can convey to your own friends.
But! The ridiculous artificiality of only...”Read full review »
SugarBabyMale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I so miss listening to your conversations. Please come back and talk books to us. It doesn’t have to be perfect.”
KittyLikestoRead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This podcast makes me laugh out loud, often. These guys have OPINIONS about books, which are always interesting and frequently hilarious (if you are a person who can’t get enough of reading fiction. If not, move on).”
TimeTW via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/08/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“But Jake is so annoying I can’t give this podcast any more than a 3 (rounded up). And he needs reeducation about TRISTRAM SHANDY. I believe Wayne Booth has an essay on the subject that would be a good start.”
J R Vansant via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/10/22
“The back and forth is upbeat and intriguing of the novels which makes me curious to know more”
eun.ah via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/10/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I enjoy the banter between the two hosts so much that I have re-listened to all the episodes 3+ times. Definitely my favorite podcast about books.
Please come back with a new season. We need you!”
maureenbrandl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Love listening to this podcast. Extremely disappointed you have been gone for so long. (small tear running down my cheek) Please tell us you are coming back with more great reads.”
Librarian1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love this podcast and the banter between the hosts. But are you ever coming back?”
LuRits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love hearing Marlon and Jake discuss the merits snd failings of old books. I’ve been binge listening, so am noticing it’s a bit repetitive (ok, Marlon! I promise I’ll read The Wide Sargasso Sea!). I’m still excited to hear all the things they have to say!”
Tjlc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is my new favorite book related podcast! I could listen to Marlon James all day, I love his accent! I find their commentary on authors insightful and entertaining.”
mnlib via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I very much enjoy this podcast. But during this episode, when you referred to Zora Neal Hurston, you referred to her consistently as “Zora” while referring to every male author by their last names. Subtle disrespect, unconsciously spoken, and demeaning to an author you supposedly respect. I...”Read full review »
myodharm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I cannot get enough of this podcast. It’s interesting, funny, insightful and informative. Jake and Marlon balance each other well, listening to them feels like the book club discussions I need in my life. I also love that the books discussed show up in the show notes so I can look them up later....”Read full review »
Eri.Jane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve really enjoyed listening so far.”
philadelphiaboston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“a great podcast.”
12211003 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Loving this, but my Goodreads list is becoming unmanageable!”
ksprenks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/21
“I don’t know most of the works they talk about, but I love being able to listen in on interesting, intelligent conversations about books. And now I’m reading more books by dead people!”
KissMeKate94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Love your show. I listen every week. Huge fan of both your opinions and Marlon’s works. I would love to hear an opinion on Infinite Jest. Wallace is a dead author I have never read and before I dive into his books I would love to hear your thoughts.
Greg Staniszewski
English teacher
Avid...”Read full review »
Lackawanna Reader via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I could listen to Marlon and Jake for hours (and have)! They are smart and funny talking about great books worth reading and bad books which should be skipped. So glad they are back for Season 2!”
Greenie61 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“When are you going to get into David Foster Wallace?”
Goaldiggers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love, love, love this podcast!”
Katydid1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love the show but if you’re going to suggest reading a new book please talk about the book more, I got excited, ordered the book, read it, enjoyed it but was a bit disheartened that you spent 10 minutes talking about it maybe that’s not the point of reading a book but I assumed wrongly that a...”Read full review »
HopedeDope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The podcast I have been waiting for. More of this guys. Thank you.”
MGtheMack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Wish I had known about this sooner. Enjoying the archived episodes.”
pmethr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“One of the few podcasts I love. Can you guys do an episode on crime/noir authors? Talk about David Goodis for me!”
FAN1Q via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I just discovered this podcast and I’m loving it! The two hosts bring knowledge and insight but also entertaining personal perspectives. I’ve listened to 3 episodes and my to-read list is growing quickly—but I’m proud to say I’ve read a decent percentage of the books they mention. I enjoy...”Read full review »
DKLarts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/21
“This podcast hits on many levels for me, but if I were to highlight the one aspect that separates it from the pack, it’s that you really feel like you’re part of a fireside discussion between two lovers of books, but also two people who radiate curiosity about how literature (even written “by...”Read full review »
Craig 90 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/01/21
“This podcast makes me wish I’d gotten a Ph.D in literature. Far from boring, Jake and Marlon have me hanging on their every word! Please keep this podcast going forever! You may have a niche audience, but it’s a rabid one!”
gg_x34 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I loved season one and purchased Blood on the Forge as soon as it was recommended! Thank you both for the thoughtful conversations.”
lrneee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The banter is fun, the reads excellent and the conversation insightful.”
LuvPyrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“So glad these two are back! Look forward to an M&J book club read along. Always come away with fantastic new reading lists.”
poejunior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
Listen now
Links
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Patreon
Genres
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
