The Book Club Review podcast is one of my favorite book podcasts. . . .ever. The books and content presented are several notches above the usual commercial “literature” found on other popular book podcasts.

I really enjoy Kate’s thoughtful, articulate reviews - as well as Phil’s.

Love the discussions! Always something interesting talked about and lots of food for thought.

This show has changed how I read. It has opened my eyes to so many books that I would have never picked up or noticed!

Looking for a cozy, intellectual, quietly whimsical and wonderfully creative podcast about books and a bookish lifestyle? Well her you go! It’s also lovely to listen to a sophisticated and friendly accent by the show host(s) which is most frequently Kate these days (although Laura is always sunny even when she is eschewing a book due to intensity that dabbles in darkness and/or pain). The pod features a wide range of mostly fiction, some poetry, the rare appearance of a graphic novel, pointed nonfiction and sub-genres move around but most notably is the literary fiction is tasteful and expansive. Bookstore owners, fellow readers, authors and other industry adjacent peoples appear on the podcast and Kate is a skillful and inspired interviewer. Listeners learn as she does and Kate is not shy to learn and offer that dynamic and rich experience to her listeners. Her recent Booker prize episode is chef’s kiss! She reminds me of early Julia Child—Kate is THAT interesting and raises the bar for podcasts making them be educational by way of intellectual participation (no mansplaining). USA listeners she reads and cites relevant articles derived from all the great States publications so give Kate some love and listen in. I would love to see her expand her show to feature fellow podcast people further and Bookstagram—the community would love her should she connect furthermore. Networking people re-read this! Admittedly, I have been influenced a little by Kate’s selections. I wish I was in Europe to meet at book club but the podcast offers one to Patrons via Patreon so if you get a holiday bonus and desire community and time enables a good linkup then join! I look forward to seeing what Kate rolls out for 2024. She’s a professional both on and off the podcast so listeners keep busy between episodes or go back to old ones there’s always something to discover. Enjoy!

This is the perfect mix of new “must read” books found in the American press and authors of whom I am not so aware from outside of the US. The discussions make books that I would not normally consider sound interesting and I’ve found some new gems through this podcast. I love the ease and camaraderie between Kate and Laura, they sound like the women in my own book club (though with British accents!).

I could listen to the Book Club Review Podcast every day. I love it so much! Kate and Laura are lively and engage their listeners so well that the time flies by too quickly. I love the variety of titles including many discussion-worthy translations.

I enjoyed the episode on The Memory Police. Helped me see the novel from a few different perspectives.

Oyinkan Braithwaite is not a poor writer, you just don’t get it.

I have benefitted tremendously from Kate and Laura’s fun book discussions — discovered a handful of authors this year, all thanks to them! So grateful they take the time to share their thoughts in this monthly podcast — I now have a running list of must-read-books, not to mention lots of books to recommend to my own book club friends.

Love these smart women and their differing perspectives. Love Kate’s passion and Laura’s choices. Such a lovely way to spend an hour or so. Thank you both!!

So glad I found this podcast. I’m a committed reader but sadly don’t have a book club. Now I feel like I do. I’ve gotten lots of great recommendations here.

What a gem! My favourite book podcast by far. Honest, engaging. And thank you for the show notes. So important so I can actually look up the books later!

Early on in the virus I needed some book suggestions as I isolated with my elder parents. I tried numerous book review pod casts an they were either too chatty or too dry. The Book Club Review is a perfect friendly show with lively discussions by two women who seriously enjoy books. I listen to all their shows as well as archives. Have gotten many good recommendation and been entertained by the discussions. Thank you!

I just found this podcast & I can truly say it’s my very favorite. It’s so interesting to hear what different book clubs think.

A well done, well-produced podcast with a variety of topics. I look forward to each and every episode.

Just listened to your book club review of Lincoln in the Bardo. I agree with Kate. Also love your website. Thanks for all the work you put into it.