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“I've been a podcast listener since inception and, while there have been many changes over the years, the most recent changes are rather irksome. The new host is a little dry and tentative, but I am sure Pamela Paul will feel her way into her role. Sam and Dwight were also awkward early on; they are editors first and podcasters second.
My first complaint is pedantic: The new intro music starts the whole show off on the wrong foot. I love instrumental music, but pretentiousness wafts in with every up-bow undertaken.
My second grievance is more weighted, being of a content based nature: From zero hour this show has mutated into a non-fiction review. Perhaps it is simply coincidence. At first I thought there was simply a slow month in fiction publishing, but it now seems to be a trend. Please return to a balanced approach! It may seem demanding, but, as a voracious reader, I want it all.”Read full review »
Icymed21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/13
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“I had written a review some time back noting the choppiness and abbreviated coverage of the topics. I came back for another listen hoping for improvement but it's no better. They barely skim the topics and, for the life of me, I can't see why anyone would bother to listen. If they need...”Read full review »
JimFromKingwood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/09
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“If you are a reader, this is the gold standard podcast for you. Not only do you get an update on the NYTimes Bestsellers list, there is usually an interesting story about some bestseller an author. The only complaint I would have is that I'd like the author or reviewer interviews to be a...”Read full review »
procrastinater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/08
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“No longer updates.
I thought had been cancelled; last podcast downloaded on January 18th.
All rest of January 2013 and February will not download.”
Alysha C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/13
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