Mean Book Club
Mean Book ClubMean Book Club the Podcast: Four ladies (UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) read, discuss & make fun of NYT bestselling books with little literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute?New podcast every Tuesday!Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 188 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsBooks | ||||
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Our season 21 book list announcement! Listen so you can read along, or so you can full ignore the books and just enjoy the podcast. You decide!
Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and wh... more
An incomprehensible world of magic, a blinding romance fraught with peril, and a bunch of filler in between: This week we read the fan-fic turned book: Rose in Chains by Julie Soto, and spoiler alert, Sarah loved it.
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Special Bonus Episode! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your com... more
From the author of seminal legal-thrillers such as The Firm and A Time to Kill, comes the inspiration behind... Christmas with the Kranks? This week we read Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and all we want from santa is to give us back the time we ... more
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- Smart, funny and bold!
So glad I found this. They’re so real, bold and I get a lot out of the book discussions. Hilarious and insightful Overall I love listening to their banter and joking on each other.
Apple Podcasts4The Real Mr. 305
United Statesa month ago - Johnna is the best
Absolutely a great podcast in every way shape and form, but Johnna is the best and the fact that she wins little ****er of the cast so much is crime.
Apple Podcasts5Naomi P. LUnited States4 months ago - Awful pod tbh
Uneducated and a bit racist judging from seven husbands ep…
Apple Podcasts1Caitlinc23
United Kingdom7 months ago - A pod for unserious readers
Taylor Jenkins Reid they could never make me hate you. 10/10 podcast, I look forward to each episode.
Apple Podcasts5podlistener53234679United States10 months ago - Pretty pretty podcast
I have never written a review here, but as I’ve already told all my bookish friends about this exceptionally funny podcast, it’s only right that I tell a bunch of strangers on the internet how good it is too.
Sarah, Clara, Johnna and Sabrina are hilariously honest about the books they take apart every week, and sometimes they even like them – proving that any meanness dished out is always truly earned.
The camaraderie of these four comedians is not to be missed. Give yourself the gift of booki... more
Apple Podcasts5Abbie the MBC fanUnited Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #171 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  Indonesia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | Indonesia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Israel/Arts/Books |
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What is Mean Book Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show leverages irreverent, humorous book discussions led by a tight-knit quartet of women who roast popular NYT bestsellers while offering sharp commentary and banter. Episodes frequently mix candid reactions, witty jabs, and surprisingly thoughtfultakes on themes, character choices, and cultural context, often inviting diverse guests to broaden the conversation. Listeners are drawn to the camaraderie, fast-paced humor, and fearless critique of books that may not be literary heavyweights but spark lively dialogue. A standout element is the dynamic between hosts—their quick wits and chemistry make the format feel like a playful book club with a healthy dose of snark—and the show maintains a consistent, entertaining voice that appeals to... more
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Recent guests on Mean Book Club include:
1. Jonathan Fernandez
2. Raúl Esparza
3. David Joseph Craig
4. Colin O'Brien
5. Michael Wolf
6. Emily Fidago
7. Blake Opper
8. Joey Price
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