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“I thought the podcast with Pelosi should have been about the book. That’s why we listen to this podcast. Instead the interviewer took the opportunity to ask political questions over and over. Very unsavory.”
drbones5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
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“Great reads for those with open minds and a heart!”
Alice Renae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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“I love the quick nature of this podcast. The variety of books is amazing, with both fiction, non fiction, and young adult included. The author is asked a few questions about their book and in a few minutes you can find if that is a book you want to read. I often find the current book I wanted to...”Read full review »
Jelly & Jam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“Maggiemae is correct and truthful. This is NPR, the social justice network. Books are diverse, NPR is not.”
yooperchicks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“I listen to maybe 3-4 episodes a week and have for a year or so. I have read many a book based on their recommendations. I would recommend this podcast but it IS biased left or progressive. I would like to see it less focused on minorities opinions because npr was too white for awhile. I said...”Read full review »
Maggiemae4567.89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Too politically biased. I kept scrolling trying to find neutral books, but the reviews of those are even slanted. If you’re looking for content designed to confirm your victimhood, you’ve found your spot!”
Rfisler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“When I first started listening, this was exciting. I loved having a new book and chat with the author each day. But the more I listen, the more I pick up on the political sway this show and its interviewers have. Books that right are talked about with a left eye. It’s very obvious. I am somewhat...”Read full review »
sizrhpy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“I like that this podcast highlights titles I might not otherwise explore. Also like that it’s in a short, easily digestible segment.”
K Uhuru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“Every day it’s books about some oppressed person railing against their oppressor. And if a book covers something the preening, smug host doesn’t personally enjoy, he’ll make sure to tell you about it. Wish a more diverse book show existed that posted as consistently. Since most books are...”Read full review »
1009926144189363uu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“Russia and Ukraine have been at war with each other for over a year and half, and finally a podcast has been launched regarding the ‘rules of war.’ Wow! I’m shocked, I find this too little to late. 🙃”
😉💙🙃 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Love hearing great book recommendations! Please keep up the great work. :)”
EternalCow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“Most books I wouldn’t actually read
I mean lies about black ppl, never heard any of those lies so that feels randomly created
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thimsciv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“Is Andrew Linbong coming back? I miss him.”
teelgee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“This podcast is one that I look forward to daily! Please consider additional episodes or perhaps incorporating social media to supplement additional content from the podcasts (YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, etc?).
You’re doing a marvelous job. This podcast is making me aware of great books and...”Read full review »
BenDognobi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
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“I’ve added several books to my to-read queue from this podcast!”
sr_98_sr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“At first I was hesitant to subscribe. I have such a long reading list and this was sure to add more, but I really appreciate the interviews, especially for books I probably won’t read. I love knowing about things outside my sphere. Also, it has given me books to recommend to my friends with...”Read full review »
Loquita08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“I’m a bookseller in Toronto, Canada and a big fan of the NPR book podcast: the titles are timely and thoughtful; interviewers from NPR’s large talent pool are well matched with authors; although the podcast is brief, a lot of ground is covered; because the podcast is brief, I can always fit it...”Read full review »
Gillian Graham via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/23/23
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“I like the show a lot but I wanted to bring to the attention of the producers that a comment from the author in the beauty of dusk episode was offensive to me. I am an autistic adult and the authors comment about the struggles of a parent because their kid has autism was upsetting to me. I...”Read full review »
Bethie1410 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“Todays’s episode wasn’t even about books. If I want current news, I would follow podcast about current new. Unfollow.”
Maestoso via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/02/22
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“The Warmth of Other Suns is not a novel! Please change in blurb for Isabell Wilkerson and her book Caste.”
Noras two dogs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/22
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“Really enjoying this show. It’s a must listen for 2022! Great for discovering new books to add to my reading list.”
TSGMS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/22
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“Listen every day!”
Mikeyv6283 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/21
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“NPR discontinued a fantastic weekly book podcast after 2016. Finally they have added a new one but it is a poor substitute. I don’t know why a single author interview is selected each day instead of compiling the book-related articles across the week. Dropping an episode every day is cumbersome...”Read full review »
Dddddiiiisssapointing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/21
“A true pleasure: excellent books and incisive commentary I can consume in a 10 minute or less.”
CaribBelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/21
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“I don’t have time to listen to all NPR programs but often find myself on website looking up stories about books & authors. Now they appear here. So a few minutes a day & I can catch up on any stories I’ve missed. Great way to repurpose stories (I hate to say content) <smile>”
WV Lynn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/21
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“Thanks NPR 🤓📚😍🛋”
Icamtldc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/21
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