Reading the Room

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.