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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||

Flashback Summer is kicking off with a Code Green: LEPrecon alert! We read Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer with our returning guest Mackenzi Lee, author of of many books including Teela: Daughter of Eternos. If this book is Die Hard with fairies, then th... more
The whole internet has been talking about Adult Braces by Lindy West, so we decided to join the conversation. And who better to join us than Friend of the Show Margaret H. Willison (@MrsFridayNext)? You can find Margaret at Culture Study and you can ... more
May the 4th be with you! (If you’re listening to this on the day it comes out! If not: may the Force be with you.) In honor of this faux Star Wars holiday, we read Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry. We were joined by writer and Star Wars enthusias... more
We’re crawling out of our coffins and we’re doing just fine. We were joined by Rebecca Mahoney, author of Thrall, to discuss The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice. Please do not play this episode in the presence of Akasha, Queen of the Damned–the audio wav... more
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I’ve been listening to this pod for about six or seven years now and I’ve really enjoyed my time. I do not read these books because I am too picky about reading and just like to “hang out” while these women giggle and (sometimes) dunk on the books they discuss.
This is one of the first podcasts I ever started listening to years ago and I so greatly enjoy their banter and book choices. I'm frequently laughing with them and finding so many new book recommendations.
This is my go to podcast in that it is my most widely recommended, often quoted and most relistened to show. I love the episodes when everyone hated the book but have also loved the recommendations I’ve found through reader’s advisory and the good book episodes. Highly recommend I always have a good time!!
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This show is a witty, book-club–style discussion where two hosts roast and celebrate popular and controversial titles, often pairing sharp critique with playful storytelling. Episodes frequently explore genre tropes, author intentions, and fan culture, while weaving in personal anecdotes and pop-culture riffs. A standout is the mix of candid humor, cultural critique, and a willingness to tackle both celebrated bestsellers and notorious misfires, which keeps conversations lively and approachable for curious readers and casual listeners alike.
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The Worst Bestsellers launched 12 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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