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Thoughtful and thought-provoking, Elenor is one of the best interviewers I've ever heard. She is deeply versed in her subject matter and as a result asks questions that shed light on the writers as much as their works. She asks questions you wish you had been clever enough to ask yourself, but is never showy or self impressed. I regularly find myself so enamored by the authors that I can't resist their books by the time the podcast ends. Give it a try!Read full review »
Podnuck via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/03/10
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If you love books and great (really great) conversation, then listen to this. Eleanor Wachtel is a wonderful interviewer - nevers gets in the way of what the authors are talking about. The recent conversations with Pullman, Danticat, and a repeat of her Lessing interview are outstanding. The...Read full review »
Mon Scot via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/17/07
Eleanor really does have a “lovely manner” and is always “incredibly well-prepared”. Best literary interviewer I have ever come across. And Jonathan Franzen - what can you say? One of the truly great writers of our time. Superb interview!
JOHNinTO via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/26/22
So happy these Eleanor Wachtel “reruns” are available! Eleanor is the best interviewer on the air in North America. She’s so knowledgeable because she really does her homework. She’s respectful of the guest; she never makes the interview about her, never talks over the person she’s interviewing...Read full review »
mountain_poet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/01/23
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