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“I just found this podcast! I’m an avid reader and after listening to the first episode I think I’m going to enjoy the show quite a bit. One caveat…Clara’s vocal fry & “uptalk” is hugely annoying and distracting. Clare can do no wrong in my opinion though, so I’m hoping that makes up for her...”Read full review »
Henrytex618 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“I really enjoy listening to these two talk about books so much that I’m now trying to prioritize books from my list that they have done episodes on!”
JujuBeeeeee67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“I started with the Sally Rooney episode and perhaps that was a mistake. Clare was UNBEARABLE. Like she clearly didn’t like this book and did everything in her power to rip it apart and pretend like there is only one way to have friendship, only one way to communicate, and was so judgmental. It...”Read full review »
Mih_Hall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“Impeccable book review podcast. Feels like I’m listening to my friends talk about the books :) The humor from them that we all love from their social media works perfectly in this format. New love!”
liz1397 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“Love this podcast!! I read Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow because if your intro and it WAS one of my favourite books of the year. I love your insights and laugh along with every episode!”
rosebianca88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/23
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“But! I am not the first person saying this, but the vocal fry and accent of the cohost Clara. I try to be tolerant and nonjudgmental; but, I am judging here. It really makes it tough to listen to. Pronouncing “class” as “closs,” it makes me cringe. I hope that I get used to it, because they...”Read full review »
NebbynAt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“Two people with practically the same exact perspective. It might be improved with guest hosts coming with a different perspective to make the conversation more interesting.”
Saramabob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/23
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“I love Clara on insta and I love the books they are discussing. But the vocal fry keeps sending me over the edge.”
Nova1881 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“Such thoughtful and intentional analysis that is also fun! Love the relationship between both hosts especially when they disagree. Looking forward to next season!!!”
elissarcadefire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“Clara and Clare are fun to listen to, I love their podcast. Their critiques are so smart and I love their detailed breakdowns.”
paz_ley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“These two are funny and thoughtful in their critique of books. (They’re also hysterical on IG and probably great in tiktok but I’m too old for that 😂.)”
reviewnicknameistaken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/23
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“I followed both on Instagram separately, and just found out they have this shared podcast, because apparently I’ve been living under a rock. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to listen to more.”
Sheller317 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/23
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“You’re intelligent. Stop dragging out the last syllable of every word. It’s not cute, it’s not funny. If you like listening to someone say “harry” as “haraaay” this will hit the spot for you.”
Stacie Vo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“Wow these ladies are annoying! The vocal intonation alone was enough to give this podcast a one star review. And they absolutely missed the point of Lessons in Chemistry.”
Jenni in LIC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“Such a great way to get recos on new reads. Even if you listen first and read the book after (like all true book club slackerinos do) it doesn’t detract from the book, reflecting on the witty commentary as you read along later is additive.
Def worth a subscribe !”
Jacob2232mtl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/01/23
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“these women are so funny and so incredibly intelligent! they completely changed my perspective on one of my former favorite books - tshoeh - and im not mad, they were so right!! i cannot wait to listen to more episodes, and here some more of their fire takes - they never miss‼️🤭💅”
faith taytay<3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/23
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“Clara has good intentions, but her conversational tone is discrediting”
Nick n Peter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“I truly appreciate that these ladies’ takes on books are so similar to mine, yet they still manage to make me think differently about what I’ve read. It’s an easy listen with smart, funny women.”
Julbuckets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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“So funny and informative. My only criticism is that it only comes out every other week!”
whywhywhy@gmail via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/23
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“How are you reading all the same books as me? Really love the mix of humour and serious talk.
Can I join your book club if you ever start one?”
Monday strategist listener via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/12/23
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“The ladies are so funny! They make my drive back from work and the reviews are spot on!”
Stellaella** via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/12/23
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“I love the podcast and the content they discuss but could not keep listening to Clara’s accent. I’m sorry”
casthirsch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/23
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“These women are smart and funny! I love listening to the discussion and actually enjoyed it more when they disagreed on “Beautiful World Where Are You”. It wasn’t awkward, it was funny- I was laughing out loud. More of it please!”
APFDA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“I love listening to Claire and Clara! They are the kind of intelligent fun that is the perfect engaging entertainment I need in my life right now. I’m going to miss them while waiting for season 2!”
BeccaDD30 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/23
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“I couldn’t cohesively summarize why I didn’t like Lessons in Chemistry when everyone else LOVED it and these ladies did it for me. Thank you.”
Upper Upper West via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“I look forward to this podcast every week. Not only have they saved me time letting me know which books to not read (looking at you Evelyn Hugo) but they discussed one of my top ten in the last decade, Sea of Tranquility. They mix old classics with new and it’s so refreshing.”
garden girl 1229 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/23
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“I found this podcast through an Instagram add and I’m obsessed. These ladies are funny, smart, interesting and I’d love to hang out IRL not just as a third wheel.”
kteastar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
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“see above.”
Noras two dogs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
“This show is fantastic! I love the mixture of intellectual book conversation and witty banter. These two have such a fun friendship to listen in on! They keep the length tight and engaging, though tbh I could listen for hours on end.
My only complaint is that I found this show too early and...”Read full review »
Esh1997 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
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“I follow both these amazing women independently of one another on TikTok (and have for years now). I love for their skits, perspective, and beautiful voices. And then come to find out they have a podcast about … drumroll… BOOKS?!?! Magic. Sheer magic. And the book choices? Amazing. I am in love...”Read full review »
Mrsfed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/23
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“I started following this podcast after falling in awe of Clara and Claire on their IG accounts. Both brilliant, hilarious, cutting. To learn they are friends IRL with a podcast about books? Yes. The podcast is all of those things and inspires me to read more, reminds me that books, and our...”Read full review »
breslico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“That’s all, that’s the review.”
Anned Just Like That via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
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“I love the books they pick l. Discussions are informed but not too serious. Can’t wait to see what they read next!”
Aspalife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
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“The only thing I don’t like is that there aren’t endless episodes…
I like it so much I’ve re-listened to some episodes. Is that sad?”
JaneLizC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/23
“Intelligent, entertaining, insightful, witty!! I had a 5 hour drive and discovered this podcast - can’t wait to have more opportunities to tune in.”
Letitsnowbb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
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“Enjoy this show a lot. I like the banter, the length of the show and how they get right into talking about a book. But please edit. Clara called Emily St. John Mandel “Hilary” at least twice in the Sea of Tranquility episode which felt so cringy. Y’all have some super insightful takes so these...”Read full review »
AN117 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
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“Hosts have a great rapport and very smart commentary. I wish they could announce the books for the next week beforehand so they could be read prior to the episode but owrheise love everything about the show!”
Mzoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Enjoying this podcast so so much! Thank you!”
mcn1130 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/23
“Really enjoyed the podcast and agreed with a lot they said. Ticking a box with Rosa Parks on diversity. However disagreed with Elizabeth being perfect. Making Elizabeth neurodiverse gave her more depth. Also the reviewers were so young they had not lived through the misogyny that we had, which...”Read full review »
Addiction to word games via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/23
“Love Clare and Clara.”
Margokless via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“If Clara invested in vocal coaching, this would be a cute 5 stars. They both have insightful thoughts, but Clara’s voice detracts from some very good points she makes. She’s talking about books, but it sounds like she’s a teenager talking about insignificant drama that happened at the prom.”
PA-viewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“Thank you for putting together such insightful + super witty reviews of new books and old (Jane Eyre is one of my altimeter favourite reads so I loved that you discussed it!)
In particular I felt validated in my *issues* with Evelyn Hugo and Lessons in Chemistry—as a scientist I thought it...”Read full review »
Lauren Gayle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/23
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“Such wonderful insights!! Love it!”
Lmstur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
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“So fun, like hanging out with friends. Great balance of thoughtful analysis and lighthearted conversation. Love it!”
Paula in Charleston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“I love the insightful, honest discussions about these best sellers that just are not great. Clara and Claire are smart, funny, and insightful.”
MelFelt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“Thanks for saving me from wasting my time by reviewing Chemistry Lessons. Trying not to spoil this for potential readers. As a white woman l liked your critique of white woman feminism.”
englishwren via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/27/23
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“I love this podcast. My only issue is that it isn’t weekly but I guess our hosts need time to read, rate and record so, fine! I enjoy that it holds authors accountable for being inclusive and diverse and to try and actually reflect the world that we live in. It also gives readers a different...”Read full review »
MaggieLasalle via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/27/23
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“Enjoying this podcast very much! The hosts are relatable and fun to listen to.”
lkb1989# via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“Clare and Clara have a lot to say. Their voices make me laugh in a good way. And they don’t always agree with the main stream. I really appreciate their critical thinking rather than fawning over best sellers. Keep at it, ladies. It really helps to have your views. Also I love your names. ...”Read full review »
Lier122 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“Love this podcast.”
celemonds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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