The Book Club Review
The Book Club ReviewDiscussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Join host Kate and her guests as they explore contemporary and classic titles. From hyped new releases to word-of-mouth backlist tips, books are put to the book club test – do they live up to our expectations? Listen in for thoughtful insights, lively opinions and inspiration for your next great read.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 198 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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In this episode Kate is joined by Amanda Moulson, co-host of Curious Readers, to consider the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist. Ahead of the prize ceremony next week, which one do we think will win?
Perhaps like Amanda you have read them all... more
When the Guardian drops a list of the 100 Greatest Novels in English it's time to drop everything to talk about it. Luckily pod-regular guest, journalist Phil Chaffee and Joseph Dance, host of the Curious Readers podcast, also had views, and were wil... more
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This week, Kate and Laura are joined by actor, podcaster, and author Miranda Keeling – returning to the pod to talk about her wonde... more
A new local literary festival provided the perfect opportunity to record the very first Book Club Review live. Kate is joined by author and broadcaster Bee Rowlatt, whose books include the best-selling Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad, which went... more
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I am a bookworm and follow many many book related podcasts and this is my absolute favorite. They give great book recommendations and reviews but in an easy but intelligent and knowledgeable way. It’s fun but also well done and informed. I wish they put out more episodes more frequently. I also wish they would go into non Anglo literature much more often.
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The show centers on in-depth, friendly debates about both contemporary and classic titles, often pairing host banter with thoughtful author interviews and guest perspectives. Episodes frequently dissect reading lists, award-shortlisted books, and themes like memory, society, feminism, and literary craft, while weaving in reader feedback and bibliotherapy notes. Notable strengths include accessible, warm discussions with sharp critical insight, a strong emphasis on recommendations, and a willingness to tackle both crowd-pleasers and controversial picks. The format and personalities are well-suited for listeners who love book clubs, thoughtful analysis, and lively bookish conversation, with plenty of recs for next reads and a sense of communi... more
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1. Phil Chaffee
2. Joseph Dance
3. Miranda Keeling
4. Bee Rowlatt
5. Ella Burtude
6. Lucas Oakley
7. Ella Berthoud
8. Lucy Scholes
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