I love the podcast and have picked up books that I normally wouldn’t after listening. I also think Jerrod and Breanna do a fantastic job as hosts. However, I'm thoroughly annoyed that full episodes of the podcast have moved over to the BOTM app. I subscribe to a lot of podcasts and I think it’s ridiculous to expect me to go to another app to listen to a single podcast. I usually listen to podcasts while driving and the podcast app syncs with my car making it easy for me to navigate, obviously the same can’t be said for BOTM. They really need to reconsider this choice.

I’ve been enjoying this podcast since it started but probably won’t listen anymore now that it has moved to the BOTM app. I’m a member and have access but a separate app for a single podcast is super inconvenient and I’m baffled why this was done. No one is going to get a book subscription just to listen to a podcast, so this seems like a much better way to piss off existing members than to get new ones.

Why is botm pushing their app so much? Some of us don’t want another app and it’s such a bummer they are removing all the club features unless you download the app :( why would they only make a preview of a podcast available? Not worth it to follow. Love the content, wish they would just stop pushing the app and make it available on their website and Apple podcasts

I love hearing the authors perspectives, the content is great, but the hosts could be more articulate. The laughter, at things that aren’t funny, is very distracting.

This podcast is great for helping me to hear the perspectives of authors on their new releases. I enjoy it!

Such great author interviews, but the hosts need to be more professional. The things they say are not that funny, and yet the laughter blows out my speakers sometimes. The game each episode is kind of pointless, but the authors do a great job at going with them. The questions the hosts ask are great, so I will give them huge credit for that. Please polish this podcast more!

Hi, I love BOTM, but I am so confused about this podcast. Is it canned laughter? Why does the host keep laughing at things that are not funny? I think it must be canned but this podcast would be so much better without it. BOTM deserves a serious, informative, and yes, fun podcast but not a silly one. Laugh at what’s funny, not everything.

I agree with theperson who wrote that your host are difficult to understand like the one who trails off & you can’t understand her, please find some articulate hosts as the subject matter is very interesting and we listeners lose some of what is said Thanks

The First Ladies, great podcast with the authors and I can not wait to read this book! Historical fiction is my go to lately.

Podcasting is like church…it’d be great if it wasn’t for all the people. This podcast is a great idea and it has great content and it would be amazing to listen to if it wasn’t for the hosts. This isn’t personal because I don’t know them. I’m sure they’re great people but I’m curious as to why someone on their team hasn’t pulled them aside and given them some vocal tips. The vocal fry is really irritating. The one host has a really annoying baby voice and ends all her questions with questions and often times she trails off so you can’t hear her. The other host has a voice like a croaking frog and sounds like a valley girl at the front row of a fashion show tossing off comments that are hard to hear. They need someone who has a professional voice who doesn’t sound like they are in high school to host this. You can tell these hosts are very young, insular and white. This is the bane of many podcasts-and it’s such a shame because there’s such great content out there waiting to be had but if you can’t get past the vocal quirks of the hosts you aren’t gonna stick with the show.

Not really for me

Even if you’re not a BOTM member, this podcast is a great listen! I love how you really get to know the authors and how you get insight into the books without any spoilers. As a BOTM member, there are so many books I passed over that I’ve now checked out from the library or added to my to-read list because of this podcast. It makes you want to support these authors and their wonderful creations!

Seldom does one read a book that opens their heart, mind and soul and nudges inside with characters that come to be friends one cares about long after reading is done. I love Rachel, I love her children. These encounters are more like short stories in Rachel’s journey of healing and freedom, and I ended up feeling oddly as though I walked miles with her and sweat and stood in the rain and hoped. Everything . I hope this author writes more but if not this book will stay with me a long time.

I have been a member of BOTM club for over a year, and recently started listening to VBT. I am really enjoying hearing the author’s voices and getting to know them as people. I appreciate that there are no spoilers for the books too!

I really enjoy this podcast and the interviews with the authors! The hosts ask great questions!

I feel bad that I have to give a poor review to this interview. It was my first listening to a BOMC podcast. I did not enjoy this at all primarily because of the interviewers. Lots of silly giggling and clipped enunciation was very distracting to the content. I’m sorry because I don’t want to hurt any feelings but it was annoying as heck!

This podcast is so good, I recently found it after becoming a member of BoTM and I’m so glad I did! The hosts always ask such smart and interesting questions and I end up falling in love with the authors and wanting to read their books immediately. I never feel like the books are spoiled, just teased enough to want more of the story. I love understanding where the authors are coming from, too. My TBR gets longer and longer! LOL

Been a BOTM member for a few years and have been loving this podcast! I love hearing the interviews with the authors and getting to know more about the novels picked each month.

I have been missing a good podcast that regularly interviews authors and the hosts of this podcast do a great job. It pairs very nicely with the Book of the Month subscription box, of course, but is great regardless of whether one is a member or not.

Love listening to both episodes that cover books I’ve read AND ones I’ve been thinking about starting. Lovely hosts and perfectly lighthearted

The first podcast I listened to was “Thistlefoot” just yesterday and I loved it! The hosts are engaging and energetic and they give me great new book recommendations. I especially loved the author’s take on why we are really afraid of monsters, •o• mind blowing. I can’t wait to to listen to more of these podcasts!

These episodes are so fun and full of energy, love listening to them!

There’s nothing better for a reader than listening to writers talk about their books. I love this podcast.

I’ve listen to every episode and enjoyed each author, but Deanna Raybourn is someone I need to meet in person. She’s so fun! Can’t wait for more!

I started listening when The author of Daisy Darker was on. I loved that book and the interview was delightful. I have been listening ever since. My September book of the month is “killers of a certain age.so I was happy to hear from the author. Put a smile on my face on my way to work. Can’t wait to dive into the book. Mhg61

I LOVE the VBT Brief stories and would definitely read full novels of them. The game part of the interview episodes are great as well!

I love hearing the author behind so many amazing stories I’ve discovered thru BOTM :)

I became a member of the book of the month club through a gift from my niece. It’s been fantastic because I choose books than I normally would not read. I love hearing from the authors about the process of writing the books. It’s so interesting and educational!!

I was so happy to discover this podcast! Really enjoying these author interviews, and the hosts are fantastic.

I love both the Interviews with the authors and the new short stories! Short stories are so underrated compared to novels, so I hope they keep the stories coming!! 💚

Please keep the briefs, I love the format!

Such a fun podcast to listen to. I love hearing from the authors and getting to know what inspires them and listen to their perspectives. The hosts ask great questions and I love that the episodes are short and sweet.

I’ve been a Book of the Month member for 5 years, it’s the absolute highlight of my months. Getting to hear from the authors of some of my favorite literary finds now gets to be a highlight of my weeks! I absolutely love it and can’t wait for more!

As a lover of all things books and writing I am a fan of this podcast. I love the interviews with the authors and their stories. Just amazing!! Definitely worth your time to listen ✨❤️✨

I’m so glad BOTM now has a podcast, and Adriana Trigiani is the perfect author to kick it off. She is so personable and interesting, and her book, THE GOOD LEFT UNDONE, has so much to talk about. I watch her Facebook Live on Tuesdays on her author page and it’s always fascinating. I hope at some point BOTM will open up the virtual book tour podcasts to readers to join in the audience, I’d love to see this in person. I can’t wait to read her book about Uncle Ralph, he has a great story.

Loved hearing great questions with author replies and insight. I have been Obsessed with BOTM for a couple years now. I look forward to books each month and now will be looking forward to the podcast episodes. ✌🏼❤️📚

This is a great time. Thirty minutes of fun and insights from Adriana Trigiani, the author of The Good Left Undone. In addition, there’s some hints about an upcoming novel!

This will be my first book related podcast and it’s very exciting to know BOTM decided to start one! Enjoyed the first episode ☺️

Loved the first interview and looking forward to many. Totally enjoyable. Congratulations and well done!

I absolutely love Book of the Month and their boxes! Now that they have a podcast to go along with the amazing books they put in their boxes, I’m so happy! I already know this podcast is about to become my new obsession!

I was so excited to receive the email that my favorite book club now has a podcast! So excited to hear from the authors of the monthly picks! Just finished episode 1 and I had to listen twice, I enjoyed it so much! I could listen to Adriana talk all day! Adriana Trigiani’s novel wasn’t my BOTM pick for April- but after listening to her interview I’m off to the bookstore to pick up a copy!! Can’t wait for the next episode! Great job BOTM and thank you!

Please do more! I love hearing authors talk about their craft and stories.

I’m thrilled beyond words that BOTM decided to expand their platform to the podcast world. I can’t wait to hear other authors talk about their work on here. Looking forward to other interviews! ❤️

If possible, I would spend all of my waking hours reading. This is the perfect podcast for the times when I cannot have my nose in a book. I am excited to hear more!

I’m overjoyed that BOTM has a podcast! Loved the first episode and looking forward to many more.