Reading the Room

Jaylen Lopez (@thebarandthebookcase)

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A literary podcast featuring author interviews and discussions with bookish content creators, hosted by Jaylen (aka @thebarandthebookcase on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok).

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12 Ratings

A must listen for book lovers.

2023-11-19

@greigsbooks

Jaylen’s thoughtful author interviews allow the listener to eavesdrop on a discussion between friends. More than once I’ve finished listening to one of his interviews and immediately gone out to buy the book.
Jaylen is one of the most thoughtful readers I’ve come across

2022-08-30

Mishiechau

When I need a book that slaps, I go running to Jaylen’s recommendations. A wonderful host that is a natural on camera and always brings out the best in guests. Jaylen’s style is so friendly and casual, yet he digs deep into the layers of lit fic. A must listen!!!!!! Just delicious and part of any book diet !!!!
Stimulating book convos

2022-07-07

LovesMusique

Love Jaylen’s YouTube channel!
Jaylen (Bar and the bookcase)

2022-07-06

lktwatton

I have watched Jaylen’s book reviews on YouTube & thoroughly enjoyed them. Excited to now listen on a podcast platform.

A literary podcast featuring author interviews and discussions with bookish content creators, hosted by Jaylen (aka @thebarandthebookcase on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok).

Creator

Jaylen Lopez (@thebarandthebookcase)
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

66
Rating

Explicit
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Reading the Room

Reading the Room

Sheila Heti, "Alphabetical Diaries"

Alice McDermott, "Absolution"

Beauty, Drag, & Halloween w/ Mona Awad ("Rouge")

Bryan Washington, "Family Meal"

Justin Torres, "Blackouts"

Body Horror, Religion, & Working Class Narratives w/ Elle Nash ("Deliver Me")

Body-Swapping, Marriage, & Art w/ Isle McElroy ("People Collide")

Monstrous Women w/ Deesha Philyaw, Chana Porter, Chantal V. Johnson & Kristel Buckley ("Peach Pit")

A must listen for book lovers.

Jaylen is one of the most thoughtful readers I’ve come across

Stimulating book convos

Jaylen (Bar and the bookcase)

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Reading the Room

Episodes

Sheila Heti, "Alphabetical Diaries"

Alice McDermott, "Absolution"

Beauty, Drag, & Halloween w/ Mona Awad ("Rouge")

Bryan Washington, "Family Meal"

Justin Torres, "Blackouts"

Body Horror, Religion, & Working Class Narratives w/ Elle Nash ("Deliver Me")

Body-Swapping, Marriage, & Art w/ Isle McElroy ("People Collide")

Monstrous Women w/ Deesha Philyaw, Chana Porter, Chantal V. Johnson & Kristel Buckley ("Peach Pit")

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