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“It is wonderful to hear the voices of readers from all corners of the world talking about the same book. The comments and questions are rich and the answers of authors are rich. The discussions expand our openness to the diversity of our global family.”
Wendy Whimsy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“Harriet Gilbert is an excellent presenter in that she seems to relax the guests, respects those who submit questions and when appropriate uses her own life experiences to illustrate themes / issues from the books being discussed. If you enjoy reading then definitely give this podcast a go, there...”Read full review »
PineGroveCharlie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/23
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“Harriet Gilbert is the best and this podcast is a class apart.”
avm1406 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“Keep the podcasts coming , I love hearing the writers speak about their books!”
Piesie KAN via Apple Podcasts ·
Ghana ·
10/24/22
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“Harriet is a perfect moderator, the questions are well chosen, it’s hard to improve on previous reviews. If you love reading you’ll love the WBC. (Eastern Canada)”
Hellowe via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/05/22
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“The World Book Club is always interesting and I have discovered many books by listening to it. This month’s episode with Isabel Allende may be the best interview in the whole series, with unusually good and diverse questions that the author takes seriously and uses to explain her writing process...”Read full review »
a woman in berlin via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/06/22
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“I really enjoy this podcast and look forward to the new episodes dropping - I started listening about a year ago and then listened to all the back episodes- really informative opinions and recommendations on books and great guests”
A Mardel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/09/21
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“I really enjoy driving and listening to such a brilliant podcast and interviews, very well done! It make you to dive deeply in subjects with an existential and philosophical way.”
suraniwine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/21
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“I find this podcast delicious and comforting. It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to hear from the authors what motivated them and about their writing process.
I look forward to hearing each new episode when it appears in my stream each month.”
ResumeWriter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/21
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“I love this podcast and eagerly wait for it each month. Harriet Gilbert is an excellent interviewer and I love her insights into books under discussion. Highly recommended.”
Hardy Haha via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/21
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“This is a great show- love Gilbert’s questions, humorous interviewing style!”
Emmanuel 111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/02/21
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“This podcast is so interesting and international. You do not only learn about books and authors but about people in general. It is so wonderfully international and Harriet Gilbert is, of course, a legend. I love listening to this wherever I am doing anything and it is really enjoyable and...”Read full review »
Mi-a99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
04/05/21
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“This podcast has been fun to listen to, so interesting to get a bit of a global perspective on literature. I have enjoyed learning about the wide variety of authors and books selected for discussion, some of whom have been new to me while some are “old friends.” The questions and answers are...”Read full review »
Central Virginia Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/21
“I love the show and have discovered so many fine books and writers. unfortunately every once in a while a fantastic author reveals themselves to be irredeemably boring or ungracious, and that’s always a shame, but luckily it is really seldom!”
emily minerva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/21
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“Every time I listen to an author or hear the questions asked, am reminded how reading unites people globally. Our interests may vary but our need and desire to become acquainted with our world are similar. Thank you for uniting us.”
tallelaine via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/12/21
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“As a German national living in Montreal, I‘m new to the BBC World Book Club. I love to listen to the great authors, and to hear questions from listeners from all over the world. Very inspiring, especially during the pandemic where travel is so restricted. I was wondering if ever a German author...”Read full review »
kathrin marie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/30/21
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“I love hearing about literature from so many different parts of the world. It keeps language and imagination alive. Thank you Harriet for the great job you do.”
bharrisonstudio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/20
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“Monthly encounters between authors and readers which are always fascinating, whether or not you have read the book under discussion. Thank you, yet again, to the wonderful BBC - long may the Beeb continue. It is unique.”
gileden via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
08/17/20
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“A fabulous range of books and authors, interesting questions from readers all round the world and skilful chairing by Harriet Gilbert. Equally engaging whether you’ve read the books or not. These podcasts have prompted me to read books I’d never heard of and to revisit books I’ve read before. A...”Read full review »
Ruthxpert via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/20
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“House of Grief. Just going to buy this book and read it now I’ve listened to the discussion with Helen. From another old hag who has an elder girlfriend (old hag) for last 30+ years. So many parallels to the dynamics of our friendship, so thought provoking ... although neither as yet experiencing...”Read full review »
Dr Teddinger via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/02/20
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“The BBC World Bookclub is just the best! The opportunity to listen to the voices, thoughts and conversations of inspired writers is rare and wonderful. This is the best of a globalised world: coming together, listen, think, talk, inspire and explore some deeper ideas. And the speech: I‘ m a fan!”
wewewehh via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/27/20
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“Harriet is a wonderful interviewer. I’ve found lots of good authors through this podcast.”
donna ree row via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/20
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“Enjoy this podcast every week and am blessed to have so many old episodes I’ve yet to listened to! 😊❤️”
Podcast2020Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/20
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“I have been listening to this podcast for ten years now and it never fails to please. Informative, interesting and insightful and excellently presented by the marvelously witty Harriet Gilbert. Five stars isn’t enough”
Ali Womblefox via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/13/20
“Many of the books on the show will never be read by me, yet I enjoy listening to authors interacting with Harriet and people from around the world who submit their questions.”
Cozzum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Absolutely loved Jeanette Winterson on this podcast with her honesty and refreshing approach. Working my way through favourites like Celeste Ng. Delighted to discover this podcast!”
Cape Winter via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/18/19
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“I love this podcast and I particularly love Harriet Gilbert and so appreciate her restating the questions so that I can hear what was asked. I love her insight and comments about the books...she has to be one of the best read people in the world! I also love her podcast Good Reads and trust her...”Read full review »
Doctora 77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/19
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“属于谈话性节目，比起单纯听新闻，可能不那么容易困hhhhh”
Chinese dragon long via Apple Podcasts ·
China ·
03/04/19
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“It’s condescending to re-phrase questions from women and people of color, but the hosts never fail to do this.”
Nancy Takahashi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/18
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“I really enjoyed the interview with Kate Atkinson. I will be seeking out her books to add to my reading list.”
JMaryM via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/18
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“Great to have WBC return with the wonderful Harriet Gilbert. This podcast is a must for all readers of great authors the world over.”
Lesley Spain via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/08/18
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“The best way to hear from authors and their work. Beyond book review. Here you can feel the personality of writers. Can’t get enough of this.”
revoxx via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/18
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“I've listened for years, and listen to each and every author whether I know them or not. In fact, it's a special pleasure when I'm not familiar with the book or author. If you love fiction, you'll love this with a passion.”Read full review »
Jakatnight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/18
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“This podcast has allowed me to expand my horizon with new readings and books I would perhaps never found or read otherwise”
Ci gat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/18
“Love the format and the book it selected.”
真人媳妇 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/17
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“Interesting discussion with novelists from all over the world. Great listening.”
Sturgeon Weir via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/03/17
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“Wish it could be more frequent tho.”
bbc sport READER via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/17
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“This is a great show, the host Harriet Gilbert is smart, funny, incisive and all the while very professional. You don’t get some of the irritating inside chattiness that comes on other radio shows. I love the range — popular writers are given equal time with their more literary counterparts. ...”Read full review »
dgarcy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/17
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“My favourite podcast. It's expanded my reading material into multiple genres with the interesting author interviews & insightful questions asked by other readers.”Read full review »
PurpleDNA via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/12/16
“Harriet Gilbert has moderated the BBC WBC for ages and makes a fantastic job of it. You really gain an insight on the presented books. Only danger: it will make you buy lots of the books you heard about…”
anneschreibt via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/22/16
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“Would love content more often and also if the episodes were longer, especially when authors are there, so they can talk more.”
Chelsea36755 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/15
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Wolfwood249 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/15
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“World Book Club is a treat I look forward to every month, even in cases where I haven't read the book or heard of the author. Intelligent, entertaining conversation.”Read full review »
NJLing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/15
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“World Book Club is a delight to the ears. I often get to sneak into the minds of contemporary writers during the show. What I love is to see how each writer approaches not only writing itself, but also how they formulated the project which became a best-seller. The host of the show is...”Read full review »
Shifa D via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
01/12/15
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“6 ****** if I could”
Man from Porlock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/14
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