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Little Women
Quicksilver
Never Let Me Go
Ghosts
Cloning
Cannery Row
A Christmas Carol
New Mexico
Christmas
Mortality
Augustus
Little Fires Everywhere
Larry Mcmurtry
A Brave New World
Charles Dickens
Scrooge
Callie Hart
Rabbit, Run
Kazuo Ishiguro
Human Relationships

Good Scribes Only is a podcast featuring a novelist + venture investor (Daniel Breyer) and a novelist + founder (Jeremy Streich), who share an enthusiasm for literature. From classics to sci-fi, moderns to ancient philosophy, your hosts will ramble and banter about it all—particularly the topics they have no business discussing. Each episode dives into the craft of writing as well as questions of ... more

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About the Book:

Incidents Around the House is a chilling psychological horror novel that transforms the familiar safety of home into something deeply unsettling. Told through the perspective of a young girl named Bela, the story begins with the appe... more

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Episode: #128🔥 SMOKEBIRDS, a novel by Daniel Breyer: Live Recording at Green Apple Books in SF

Hosts

Daniel Breyer
Co-host and novelist; frequent discussions on literature, craft, and the intersection of writing with business and startup culture.
Jeremy Streich
Co-host and novelist; frequent discussions on literature, philosophy, and the craft of storytelling with a practical, relatable approach.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Good Scribes Podcast: Imbued with Humanity, Insights and Joy

    I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this podcast. It was the opposite of “sucking the life out of a good book,” as recalled by hosts Jeremy and Daniel in describing the often tedious, over-analyzing of a trivial aspect of a novel in their past academic English classes. This podcasts delivers humor, insights and down to earth discussions about great literature. It features a fun and lively back and forth between the two hosts and for me, was a reminder of how much there is to love in a great nove... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S&Z123
    United States4 years ago
  • The Only Book Podcast That I Enjoy

    Daniel and Jeremy strike an excellent balance and are truly insightful individuals. I don’t read novels or listen to podcasts often, but this is a must listen podcast. Time well spent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ted S B
    United States4 years ago
  • I’m a full blown groupie.

    Can’t get enough of these guys and the talents they have for professional book reporting. This podcast is going places.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    overheadoxygen
    United States4 years ago
  • A new favourite!

    Have never listened to this many podcasts this quickly. Thank you, Daniel and Jeremy, for sharing your thoughts with us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sszssz5
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I’m enjoying it a lot so far! It’s a great book podcast that is engaging and insightful. Both co-hosts are witty and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emby2005
    United States4 years ago

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Regulars appreciate the friendly, club-like atmosphere and thoughtful recommendations.
Fans value the writers' dual perspective as creators and thinkers.
Episodes are a reliable mix of literary critique and personal anecdotes.
Listeners praise the hosts' banter and accessible take on books.

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#128🔥 SMOKEBIRDS, a novel by Daniel Breyer: Live Recording at Green Apple Books in SF
Q: What was your first book about and how different is it from Smokebirds?
Daniel discusses his first book, a reimagining of the Odyssey set in Silicon Valley, which never got published, and how it differs from Smokebirds.
#137 Horseman, Pass By - Larry McMurtry (Texas)
Q: What did you expect going in?
I didn't know what the time period was going to be, and I expected it to be set a little bit earlier.
#146 Lightweight Centurions
Q: What do you think our scientists can do in a crisis?
I would believe wholeheartedly with hope that the scientists would figure it out, but it depends on the type of crisis.

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Two hosts—both novelists with entrepreneurial backgrounds—banter about literature, writing craft, and big ideas drawn from a wide range of books, from classics to contemporary fiction and speculative works. Episodes mix thoughtful character and theme analysis with casual banter, often weaving in personal experiences as writers and investors. The show stands out for its approachable, conversational style, willingness to tackle morality, culture, and philosophy through books, and its knack for turning literary discussion into practical takeaways for listeners who love reading as a shared, club-like experience.

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