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“Don’t waste your time”
Madhatterscatter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/19/24
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“With a lot of editing!
Hard to listen to the varying audio quality and long winded tangents.
I’d love to hear a tightened version that summarises the conversation in 40 mins.”
Pothos111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/30/23
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“This is one of the few podcasts that I actually laugh out loud at the hosts jokes. My children think I’m going crazy. But it’s great, and now I’ve started reading the books along with them so it’s fun.”
Lozoo HI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“Always fun!! I love this podcast because it’s like being part of a book club without actually being a part of a book club 🙃”
Yolosummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/23
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“Because I’m the smart one in my friend group, I’m the only one who reads (aka listens to) the literary masterpieces of the NYT bestseller list. But this begs the question, what’s the point of reading if you have to do it alone? Well I don’t have to anymore, thanks to the parasocial relationships...”Read full review »
ohsoolivia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“I love it. I actually laugh out loud occasionally while listening. I find their dialogue to be pretty witty, because you have to be keen to have such sharp and quick comebacks, or wildly absurd takes on a book. Judging by some of the reviews here, methinks there are some people who don’t quite...”Read full review »
I.Just.Want.Cupcakes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
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“Just listened to the old man and the sea episode. It’s bad!”
Ch_se via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
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“bring Clara chat back”
Tatsu Hana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
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“This podcast is so cathartic as a librarian because I have to deal with people singing the praises of authors like John Grisham or Dan Brown or Danielle Steel. Every. Single. Day. This is a healthy way for me to make fun of those library patrons and the books they love. Thanks for that.”
Skeuomorph111111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts and this one is by far my fave. Catch me loling on the elliptical”
abbylaine47 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“Hilarious discussion, great improv, excellent “wine pairings.” Each host brings something unique to the table. Feels like I’m listening to my (much funnier) friends.”
susanlang via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“I can’t understand the older review of this podcast. Apparently, when smart, funny and accomplished women get together to snark, some people feel threatened 🤷 I’ve really enjoyed the episodes I’ve listened to so far, found the hosts funny and insightful and will definitely be following more of...”Read full review »
Nell7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/23
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“I want to like this show I love the premise and some of the points made about writing but the hosts are intentionally antagonistic towards one another and put on a blinding superiority complex to seem “meaner”. The re-enactments are embarrassing and cringe… in total I just want them to shut up...”Read full review »
Jessa Sparkles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/22
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“Not super funny. Good premise but not a lot of effort and jokes punch down.
I think if there were more structure, a synopsis with more informed analysis and jokes along the way”
my_review.name() via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/22
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“This is such a fun podcast, it makes me want to start my own Mean Book Club in my city so I can be apart of the discussion. The Mean Book chicks and their guests are smart and funny and it’s cool too that they have dissenting opinions on bad books. So you get a true back and forth. Which I love....”Read full review »
EllieVeganPhilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/22
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“Y’all put in the work to be mean, I say that in the best way possible. I might try to finish books I don’t like so I feel better about dissing them.”
Peacytoall38317044 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/22
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“Actually funny and not annoying hosts. Just the right amount of banter and is so good about getting back on topic. Just really, really love this podcast.”
Aidlinne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/22
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“Very funny! Look forward to every ep”
sadmag via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/08/22
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“Throughout this episode the hosts made it repeatedly clear that they lack any serious background knowledge on Jack Kerouac’s background, beliefs, and intent. They’re lack of context only made it worse and very hard to listen to. I can understand making jokes based on truths but to completely...”Read full review »
Lit PhD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
“I love this podcast! My day gets instantly better when I see a new episode is up! There’s plenty of good book podcasts out there, but sometimes all you want to do is listen to other people rip apart a book that you hated as well.”
rkcoffee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/22
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“I think I came across this pod after a few months ago reading Where the Crawdads Sing and needing my frustration reciprocated. This was it, and too funny. Sometimes I want to listen to episodes without having even read the book just for laughs. Also Sarah sounds..exactly like Jennifer Lawrence…?”
ALexys11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“Everyone is just kind of insecurely laughing through their opinion? It’s kind of weird. I’ve only listened to 2 episodes but no one sounds very genuine or like they are actually friends. The dynamic and energy is super strange. I was listening to the “where the crawdads sing” episode and the one...”Read full review »
Jbuyens via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/24/22
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“10/10 for personalities, I love them all. Very funny and excellent content”
Grats1737482 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/12/22
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“This pod is exactly what I need in my life”
Pretty angry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/21
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“One of my favorite podcasts!
It’s great vibes, a lot of fun and very funny. I’ve been binging for the last few weeks.
Episodes on self-help books and memoirs are my favorite.
Can’t wait for new episodes!”
kzy_ma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/21
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“If I remember right, I was first pointed to this podcast when Tomefoolery went on indefinite hiatus. It’s got the same “comedians bantering over awful books” energy I needed to keep in my life, but this show’s remit of only going after New York Times bestsellers means they don’t get quite as many...”Read full review »
David cgc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/21
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“I tried listening to the episode covering Nine Perfect Strangers. The criticism was largely rooted in the fact that there wasn’t enough plot or that the author didn’t just tell the readers what was happening. Given that the book was character-driven suspense, it makes me think that (most of) the...”Read full review »
PaigeP_17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/21
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“Four women who all sound alike and, more often than not, think alike on everything but the most mundane of subjects, keeps this podcast from doing anything interesting. Here, I’ll spoil all current and future episodes for you: Does the book feature a strong female lead? It’s awesome. Does it dare...”Read full review »
BillowsPillow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/21
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“Doesn’t get to the point, trying to hard to be funny. Just flat out annoying.”
Livvstar1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/21
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“This podcast is perfect. I adore these gals. They're hilarious, and anyone who disagrees is wrong and, let's be real, probably sexist. Their banter is mean, funny, and really thoughtful, which is a combo very few other podcasts pull off. Love the act outs, love the wine pairings, love the...”Read full review »
PissedLord via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/21
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“Honest reviews that keep me laughing! They are honest about what’s wrong with these New York best sellers. I look forward to new episodes every week.”
kmm783 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“This podcast is hilarious. Every time I listen, I feel like I’m hanging out with my friends. I crack up every single time I listen. My favorite has to be Sabrina, because she always sticks up for the books I like 😂. I highly recommend this podcast to anybody who loves a good cast of characters.”
BridgetBishop_2491 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/21
“Love the group. Lots of smart personalities eviscerate terrible best sellers. Quick comments, funny insights, relatable sarcasm. I also have a low key crush on Clara. Pandemic must have.”
MalNMads via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
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“This show is basically people who barely graduated high school making fun of books. If you’re into that, great. But this isn’t for the serious intellect.”
gabagool_gabagool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/20
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“The first episode I listened to was one criticizing my favorite book, but I’ve become so addicted to how funny and entertaining it is! Been using this podcast as a way to avoid conversation with my family at dinner, and it has led to many strange looks when I burst out laughing from something one...”Read full review »
mariaaa557 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/20
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“I love books and I love it when friends are mean to each other. This podcast has both.”
FlosGrits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/20
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“They read the books, so you don’t have too! My hate-rate: 5 stars (6 for humor, minus 1 for everyone ganging up on Clara)”
Topographic flatware via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/20
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“These gals are hysterical. Their banter and chemistry with one another is super unique. That’s difficult to find with podcasts, especially with more than 2 hosts. Never any awkward silences or anything. I have spent the last hour cracking up. God dang it, I want to have a glass of wine with them...”Read full review »
204388 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/20
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“I started listening to this podcast when it was included with my own during a round-up of book-related podcasts on Spreaker. I immediately realized I like it more than my own podcast. Don't tell my co-hosts. Anyway, during quarantine I'm catching up on older episodes and enjoying it...”Read full review »
Kleemcadams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/20
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“I’m a HUGE fan of the podcast, especially as a trucker since I’m always on the road. And I figured out a way to make it even better! When a new episode drops, I download it, go thru, and erase all of Sabrina’s comments. Then, when I listen and it comes to one of the moments where Sabrina spoke, I...”Read full review »
NicoTells via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/20
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“This podcast is the best, it makes dumb books so fun!! I am re-listening episodes and cant decide which one is my favourite.”
Alexandra from Bulgaria via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
07/06/20
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“Hysterical reviews of horrible books. It’s even better when you’ve read the book with the cast. Love this podcast and look forward to it every week!”
bettyboop12323 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/20
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“I listened to one show and it took 17 minutes to get to the book, and they kept drifting away from it. It’s mostly lame witticisms.”
finco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/20
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“This podcast is utterly delightful. I’m not the audience for most of these books, but the mean book club crew brings me along anyway and I have a great time listening. Five stars. Love the pod!”
Big ole iceber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/20
“I’ve been listening to you guys from the start and really enjoy this podcast. I am in grad school for fiction writing, in my third year of a program where I have to workshop people’s writing and my own constantly. This podcast helps me dispense of the criticism that I let build up in myself...”Read full review »
n3150n_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/20
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