Less is sometimes just…less.
I’m sure the old format was difficult to produce, but I’m not sure that this new format has much to offer. The old format offered reviews of fiction, non-fiction, publishing news, discussion of reading, etc. Each episode was worthwhile because I never knew what I would learn. The new format means it’s only worth it to listen to the episodes already of particular interest to me. I’m left not knowing what I don’t know. Please consider returning to the old format. It was a joy.
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