Caution: this podcast will make you spend more money on books. In all seriousness, I have truly enjoyed each episode I’ve listend to. Jaylen asks so many thoughtful, insightful questions that always lead to such an interesting discourse about great novels, authors’ writing practices, etc. I highly recommend!

This podcast has quickly become one I never skip. Fantastic guests, sincere questions, earnest, smart, and full of joy. I’m listening to the Brandon Taylor episode and now I want there to be a spinoff of Jaylen and Brandon talking books, criticism, pop culture and whatever they want. Ten out of five stars.

Absolutely first read interviews. Always so well researched and so engaging.

This podcast is my favorite literary podcast by far! Jaylen is so passionate and asks thoughtful and unique questions to the authors. I always leave the episodes excited to engage with literature and think deeply about my reading.

Love everything about Reading the Room, Jaylen, The Bar and the Bookcase — all of the above! Jaylen's insights are truly some of my favorite out there and I really hope he continues his journey to growing this podcast. I often nerd out over his YouTube videos and podcasts quietly out of sight, which is my preference, but I felt the need to leave a comment here so he knows — and everyone knows — how good he is at what he does and how valuable he is to book lovers. Keep at it Jaylen! You have fans you might not even know of! Can’t wait for more content ❤️📚

had to turn off jaylen cant listen to you so sorry i really wanted to

Jaylen is an incredible interviewer, and always has interesting authors on to discuss their work. My favorite book podcast by leaps and bounds!

This podcast hits the spot for me. Jaylen is so thoughtful with each question asked and I’m constantly finding new titles I want to pick up from these interviews. Highly recommend for all literary fiction lovers!

Jaylen is a great host, and the care and passion he puts into his interviews really shows

Love Jaylen on YouTube. So happy to see this transition. Quality, educated conversation that feels like we’re all a part of it. Thanks for all your hard work!!

Jaylen is an excellent interviewer and I love that he covers literary fiction!

I love Jaylen’s Booktube channel, he seems so gentle and fun, with such wonderful in-depth reviews. I’m so excited he now has a podcast…What a great accompaniment to my car rides and dinner prep! I’ll be looking forward to more!

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Jaylen is such a charming, thoughtful and intelligent reader. He is also an excellent host in this smart, addictive podcast. His enthusiasm is contagious and his questions are creatively curious in the best way. This is a must listen for fans of Literary Fiction and a treat for readers of all kinds! Can’t recommend it enough!