Ask Us Anything: Anniversary Mailbag Edition
Summary
To celebrate their first anniversary, hosts Jeff and Rebecca share listener statistics and discuss their most popular episodes, including The Great Gatsby and The Secret History. They answer mailbag questions about podcast demographics, learning to appreciate film, and recommended New York City bookstores. The hosts also address the lack of fantasy titles on the show and offer practical tips for reducing reading distractions. Finally, they announce their next guided read-along of John Steinbeck's East of Eden in anticipation of the upcoming Netflix miniseries.
Topics discussed
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Patreon guided readings promotion
Intro: 1st anniversary and guest Vanessa Diaz
Most popular episodes and listening stats
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Listener demographics and discovery paths
Books that exceeded low expectations
Movie recommendations and film podcasts
Best bookstores for a NYC trip
Will the podcast cover fantasy novels?
Famous opening lines trivia
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Impact of podcast on reading habits
Tips for reducing phone distractions while reading
How hosts prepare and schedule reading
Handling annotated books and donations
Perspectives on spoilers in book discussions
Overcoming preconceived notions about books
Hosts' personal book collections
Listener feedback and closing remarks
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