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“Love the way Nihal interviews authors in a relaxed manner. A natural conversation forms and he gives the time to his interviewee to form and express their thoghts calmly. Their talks are very comforting and pleasant. I enjoy the other interviewer talks as well except that she keeps trying to find...”Read full review »
JuliaMNZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/07/24
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“The rare podcast where it genuinely feels like a conversation rather than an interview.”
ScottMichaelNash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“Great host, top guests; always entertaining and interesting at the same time.”
Bromptonero via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/23
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“An incredibly insightful, wonderfully intelligent, generously spirited podcast. Every episode a gem. So immensely grateful.”
Baumgesichter-treefaces via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/05/23
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“Living in a small community on the rocky shore of the BC coast, it is a delight to see a new episode of Penguin arrive. A valuable connection to interesting interviews. Thank you.”
So long Bill via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/26/23
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“As a library worker, I can only recommend this podcast to anyone who loves books as much as I do! Excellent!”
M_Nicole4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/28/23
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“Excellent podcast with Isy and Chris Van Tulleken. Highly recommend it to anyone who eats food!!!”
Dorsetbooky via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/18/23
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“The interviews are inspiring ..such a warm and generous presenter”
from afar.. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/21/23
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“This is the best of the best for anyone who loves reading or really just loves life.
The quality of the questions puts most interviews with writers in the shade. Widens my world to understand the lives of people whose lives have been so different to my own.”
Margyargy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/02/22
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“Interesting but questionable if instilling such devisive attitudes into any young people joining school/uni/society is helpful anymore - build a future together not one apart - it only sets us up for more hate and terrible history rewriting itself”
aemmartell via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
03/19/21
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“While there's a modicum of interesting facts and perspectives, this is nothing deep. There is nothing worthwhile in first 3 minutes, a history of Mormonism, and a few problems with believing and varied religions, but mostly nattering with little holding it together.”Read full review »
Vroomsib via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/20/21
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“It’s the best book podcast I’ve come across that balances finding a range of great authors from all over the shop - but with an entertaining, well researched presenter who is genuinely interested!
Nihal Arthanayake is great!”
Tom Mac Teacher via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/21
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“It’s so wonderful to hear authors talk about their work , writing process and lives.
The interviewer is enthusiastic and intelligent and genuinely interested.”
lcv147146 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/05/21
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“Brilliant authors. Dopey hosts and average questions. Why bring props to a podcast?”
Agnus H via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/20
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“I really love the podcast. Thanks for making it.”
Emmaedwardsisahoneybadger via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/07/20
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“I am not sure how I found this podcast but it is certainly helping my brain in this uncertain time of Covid. This podcast is pure joy! I especially like the presenter Nihal Arthanayake with his genuine love of the subjects, warm voice and humour.
I am Canadian and we do not get the rich array...”Read full review »
Celticknot13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/09/20
“A thoroughly enjoyable listen that gives you an insight into what makes different authors ‘tick’.”
Denzillion via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/20
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“My daily commute must listened station! Love it!”
G-Bunny720 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/20
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“Always good to hear Elvis play, let alone speak about his book. Locked down from Coronavirus and disappointed his concert was cancelled at the Wales Millennium this March. Looking forward to it being rescheduled. For now I shall enjoy this. Love this interview with Richard E. Grant”
LaW2715 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/18/20
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“I hope you can release more episodes day by day. Your stories were impressive and helpful. ❤️”
yanbui via Apple Podcasts ·
Vietnam ·
04/08/20
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“I have told everyone I know about this show. It keeps my reading list current, and gives me insights into the books that I wouldn't have without listening to the podcast. Plus, almost every book I've read from the list of episodes has been wonderful!! Thank you.”Read full review »
orange-juicer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/20
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“Great podcast, very glad I found it! Thank you!”
Petra Selma via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/20
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“Richard E Grant is by far my favourite interviewer. His voice is soothing and subtle and he allows the interviewee to be the star and doesn’t dominate. Just lovely”
flodees via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/09/19
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“I love this podcast it is very good 🥳🥰”
sophie💥 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/19
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“Love the podcast but the Suggs episode was just so excellent - great stuff!!”
MemYesThatsRightMem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/19
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“Very neat indeed”
nudetomatosmiles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/19
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“Such good variety of content and guests! The interview with Romesh Ranganathan has me in stitches 😁”
lozevans_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/24/19
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“Undenialbly pefect for those who love reading.”
Lohnstarerdbeere via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/06/17
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“Konnie is a great host and keeps the interviews bouncing along, but the use of audiobook doesn't feel like filler or a pr puff like in other book based podcasts. Feels like proper stand alone content.”Read full review »
lettuce grower via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/17
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“Lovely to listen to a good book and hear the authors talking about their experiences aswell.
Funny, informative and inspiring. Can't wait to listen to more for some good book recommendations too!”Read full review »
KWill87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/16
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“So happy I found this”
PSWBWHFswankz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/07/16
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“Although essentially an advert for new Penguin books, the manner in which Withail conducts the advert is very disarming and makes for a great Podcast. Relaxed, intelligent questions and sometimes humourous. All good.”
Smiler998 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/27/16
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“I would really like to see you read The BFG:)) But it is really amazing;) ☺️ XD”
Lucy Cranivol via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
08/19/15
“A really interesting podcast. Lots of great insight into how books come to life and plenty of interviews with authors, actors, athletes, editors etc. Like the way each episode is themed too with extracts from audiobooks that fit into the theme of the show. Great stuff, keep it up!”
Kaliko19 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/13
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“this is a very informative and entertaining podcast. recommend to book lovers”
jenny in Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/13
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“Excellent Podcast.
Wish there were more.”
jeremysanders100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/10
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“We should expect better from one on the world's biggest publishers.
Very poor and shallow. The music is too 80's funky (music is unnecessary) and they need to step up with the quality of interviews. Penguin obviously sees the podcast medium as a marketing tool but doesn't know what...”Read full review »
allotmentman via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/20/08
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“I listened to the first 3 episodes on podast. I really enjoyed the first one. It was well read, and I thought it had promise. By the time I'd got to the third one I had all sorts of questions to ask. Why was the name of the author not given? Why the rather sadistic attidude to women? Why the...”Read full review »
marblemelody via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/06
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“I love The Penguin Podcast. It takes book reading to the next level. I like hearing what the writing process is like from the author's mouth. There are also tidbits of info you won't find in the books. The books and authors are really varied which is nice, because it means I get to hear...”Read full review »
roalddahlia925 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/06
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“I loved the idea of the Penguin Podcast, but I've ended my subscription. Why? The quality was so uneven. One week, a set of intriguing selections from murder mysteries; the next, the gawdawful Hairy Bikers with their less than knowledgeable stories of traveling Vietnam and the Middle East...”Read full review »
Kate G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/06
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“Penguin Books has done a very nice job on their podcast, which features readings and author interviews from the publishing company's authors. They consistently put out a wide variety of subjects, ranging from crime novels to cooking and children's books to "acclaimed novels." ...”Read full review »
TaguchiJapan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/06
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“Anything which helps to illuminate the written word must be applauded. How Mr. Dickens would have liked the idea of people downloading his thoughts and then carrying them around in little boxes! This is simply a quite magnificent gesture by Penguin Books; aided by an inspired reading by Mr....”Read full review »
curlykale via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/28/05
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“I've always loved A Christmas Carol and I like Geoffrey Palmer, so it was nice for the two to be combined here.
Geoffrey Palmer reads this book excellently; his vocal flexbility is much greater than I'd expected, having seen him mainly in his long-suffering sitcom roles, and he...”Read full review »
Richard Hallas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/21/05
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“I wasnt sure about Geoffrey Palmer's naration at first but once i got in to the podcasts I though he is a really good choice and made it very enjoyable. The introduction music at the begining of each cast spoilt the atmosphere the narator creates though.”Read full review »
roxieous via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/21/05
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“... but why does itunes automatically overwrite podcast 2 with podcast 3 before I've even listened to it?”Read full review »
tiggerfan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/05
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“stuck in bed with flu, lovely to listen to a really good book, more please. how about a bit of jane austin?”
mollymillar via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/05
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“Brilliant, sound quality excellent. What a fine present from Penguin. Thank you.”
This nickname is taken via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/05
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