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Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘John of John’

Early in Douglas Stuart’s new novel, “John of John,” the Booker Prize-winning author describes a peculiar irony: “What skinned him was that the closer he got to home, the more lost he felt.” It’s a passing line, but it captures the tension at the heart of this magnificent book: H ... Show More

55m 6s

Jul 24

Let’s Talk About the Best Books of the Year (So Far)

The editors at The New York Times Book Review spend almost the entire year discussing, debating and sometimes arguing about the year’s best books. We’re halfway through 2026, which means it’s time for the host Gilbert Cruz and the Book Review editors Joumana Khatib and MJ Frankli ... Show More

39m 21s

Jul 17

Sophie Elmhirst on the True Story of a Shipwrecked Couple

Today, we want to bring back an episode from our archives. It’s about a book that has real beach read vibes. There’s a lot of water. It’s a relationship drama. And it’s also a daring story of survival. “Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession and Shipwreck" made it onto ... Show More

31m 32s

Dec 2024

The Year in Books

As 2024 comes to a close, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including books.The deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, Melissa Kirsch, speaks with the editor of The New York Times Book Review, Gilbert C ... Show More

26m 2s

Jul 2024

Our FAV Reads in 2024 SO FAR

Gather around for this week's episode where the girls share their top reads of the year thus far. From romance that had them swooning to fantasies that transported them to new worlds, they're excited to reveal the books that have left a lasting impression. They also update on how ... Show More

46m 4s

Dec 2024

What are the best books of the year? (2024)

We round-up a year of reading with recommendations from Penguin colleagues of their favourite books of the year and a look at what they are most excited for you to read in 2025. Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Episode 1 ... Show More

12 m

Dec 2024

How THE NEW YORK TIMES Picks The 100 Notable, and 10 Best, Books of the Year

Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, joins Jeff to talk about the colossal undertaking that is making its 100 Notable Books List and its 10 Best Books of the Year List. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign ... Show More

47m 22s

Jul 2024

Sunday Special: The 100 Best Books of the Century (So Far)

Earlier this month, the New York Times Book Review rolled out the results of an ambitious survey it conducted to determine the best books of the 21st century so far. On this special episode of the Book Review Podcast, host Gilbert Cruz chats with some fellow Book Review editor ... Show More

38m 17s

Dec 2023

Ep. 157: Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)

We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today's Superlatives a ... Show More

1h 7m

Dec 2022

The Best YA We Read in 2022!

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about some of the best YA books they read this year. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate ... Show More

52m 19s

Nov 2022

BEST OF 2022

As we wrap up the year of podcasting, Jonesy and Ashto review our favourite book we read and reviewed on the podcast this year. After going through a few honourable mentions, we share our respective "Top 10s", plus a special musical treat at the end based on a couple of the books ... Show More

53m 33s

Jul 2024

Episode 486 || Best Books of the Year (So Far) with Hunter

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (<a href='https://www.instagram.com/shelfbyshelf/'>@shelfbyshelf</a>) discuss their top ten favorite books of 2024! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, <a href='https: ... Show More

1h 3m

The Best Books of the Year (So Far)