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Jaylen Lopez (@thebarandthebookcase)
Reading the Room
A literary podcast featuring author interviews and discussions with bookish content creators, hosted by Jaylen (aka @thebarandthebookcase on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok).
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4.9 stars from 66 ratings
A must listen for book lovers.
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“Jaylen’s thoughtful author interviews allow the listener to eavesdrop on a discussion between friends. More than once I’ve finished listening to one of his interviews and immediately gone out to buy the book.”
@greigsbooks via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/19/23
“Caution: this podcast will make you spend more money on books.
In all seriousness, I have truly enjoyed each episode I’ve listend to. Jaylen asks so many thoughtful, insightful questions that always lead to such an interesting discourse about great novels, authors’ writing practices, etc. I...”Read full review »
Not-a-door Matt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/23
Never Skip an Episode
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“This podcast has quickly become one I never skip. Fantastic guests, sincere questions, earnest, smart, and full of joy.
I’m listening to the Brandon Taylor episode and now I want there to be a spinoff of Jaylen and Brandon talking books, criticism, pop culture and whatever they want. Ten out of...”Read full review »
Saru2kai via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/23
Recent Episodes
Reading the Room is BACK. The first episode of 2024 is an interview with one of my all-time favorite writers: Sheila Heti. Her new book, “Alphabetical Diaries,” is available today from @fsgbooks.
Published 02/06/24
Published 02/06/24
Alice McDermott, National Book Award winner and three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, joins me to discuss her new novel, "Absolution," available now from FSG.
Published 11/07/23
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