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Jelly & JamA different book a dayI love the quick nature of this podcast. The variety of books is amazing, with both fiction, non fiction, and young adult included. The author is asked a few questions about their book and in a few minutes you can find if that is a book you want to read. I often find the current book I wanted to know a little more about in NPR’s selection of interviews. I recommend this podcast, if you’re a book reader. (Regarding another comment before mine…not sure how this podcast could be considered left leaning” but it certainly is not that).
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yooperchicksLiberal dribbleMaggiemae is correct and truthful. This is NPR, the social justice network. Books are diverse, NPR is not.
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Maggiemae4567.89Unbiased?I listen to maybe 3-4 episodes a week and have for a year or so. I have read many a book based on their recommendations. I would recommend this podcast but it IS biased left or progressive. I would like to see it less focused on minorities opinions because npr was too white for awhile. I said it. As a biracial American. I am left, I vote progressive. But we cannot exist in a bubble in an echo chamber, Correct? Do what is right and have more diverse opinions on. And that does not mean every minority that punishes a book. Cause that’s how it feels at times. From a loyal listener. Thank you.
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RfislerShameless agenda promoting garbageToo politically biased. I kept scrolling trying to find neutral books, but the reviews of those are even slanted. If you’re looking for content designed to confirm your victimhood, you’ve found your spot!
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sizrhpyI finally unsubscribedWhen I first started listening, this was exciting. I loved having a new book and chat with the author each day. But the more I listen, the more I pick up on the political sway this show and its interviewers have. Books that right are talked about with a left eye. It’s very obvious. I am somewhat in the middle in my own position but I try to listen to things in a way that I can make my own thoughts on them. This really makes some of the people interviewed uncomfortable.
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K UhuruInteresting Titles and DiscussionI like that this podcast highlights titles I might not otherwise explore. Also like that it’s in a short, easily digestible segment.
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1009926144189363uuSierra Square, Delta SquareEvery day it’s books about some oppressed person railing against their oppressor. And if a book covers something the preening, smug host doesn’t personally enjoy, he’ll make sure to tell you about it. Wish a more diverse book show existed that posted as consistently. Since most books are basically the same concept, if you DO like these titles you’re in for a treat, however. But your likes have better be super narrow and constricted to cosmetically diverse oppression wars.
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😉💙🙃4 November 2023Russia and Ukraine have been at war with each other for over a year and half, and finally a podcast has been launched regarding the ‘rules of war.’ Wow! I’m shocked, I find this too little to late. 🙃
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EternalCowLove good book recsLove hearing great book recommendations! Please keep up the great work. :)
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thimscivIt’s okayMost books I wouldn’t actually read I mean lies about black ppl, never heard any of those lies so that feels randomly created Also
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teelgeeAndrew?Is Andrew Linbong coming back? I miss him.
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BenDognobiPerfect!This podcast is one that I look forward to daily! Please consider additional episodes or perhaps incorporating social media to supplement additional content from the podcasts (YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, etc?). You’re doing a marvelous job. This podcast is making me aware of great books and their authors. Thank you!
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sr_98_srGreat podcast!!I’ve added several books to my to-read queue from this podcast!
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Loquita08Great Listen for ReadersAt first I was hesitant to subscribe. I have such a long reading list and this was sure to add more, but I really appreciate the interviews, especially for books I probably won’t read. I love knowing about things outside my sphere. Also, it has given me books to recommend to my friends with different tastes.
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Bethie1410The beauty of dusk episodeI like the show a lot but I wanted to bring to the attention of the producers that a comment from the author in the beauty of dusk episode was offensive to me. I am an autistic adult and the authors comment about the struggles of a parent because their kid has autism was upsetting to me. I understand that it was not meant to be offensive but the kid having autism should not be viewed as the problem or a struggle. Having autism does not make you a problem.
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Noras two dogsWarmth of Other SunsThe Warmth of Other Suns is not a novel! Please change in blurb for Isabell Wilkerson and her book Caste.
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TSGMSExcellentReally enjoying this show. It’s a must listen for 2022! Great for discovering new books to add to my reading list.
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Mikeyv6283Love this podcast!Listen every day!
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DddddiiiisssapointingPoor substituteNPR discontinued a fantastic weekly book podcast after 2016. Finally they have added a new one but it is a poor substitute. I don’t know why a single author interview is selected each day instead of compiling the book-related articles across the week. Dropping an episode every day is cumbersome and annoying and doesn’t help me to catch information I might have missed. The introduction is unnecessary and shallow.
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CaribBelleBite size book discussions are a major treatA true pleasure: excellent books and incisive commentary I can consume in a 10 minute or less.
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WV LynnGreat Idea for a PodcastI don’t have time to listen to all NPR programs but often find myself on website looking up stories about books & authors. Now they appear here. So a few minutes a day & I can catch up on any stories I’ve missed. Great way to repurpose stories (I hate to say content) <smile>
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IcamtldcSo excited for this!Thanks NPR 🤓📚😍🛋
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