372 Pages We'll Never Get Back

372 Pages We'll Never Get Back

Conor Lastowka and Michael J. Nelson are reading books they're pretty sure they're going to hate. Read along with us for a podcast book clubs of Ready Player One, Armada, The Eye of Argon, Dan Brown, and more! read less

Our Editor's Take

372 Pages We'll Never Get Back is a book review podcast with an uncommon angle. Michael J. Nelson and Conor Lastowka review books they might hate in this satirical podcast. They critique new books, classics, "bad books," and good reads. The podcast's title comes from the 372-page Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. The award-winning science fiction novel is the subject of the podcast's first season. Other books include The Starlight Barking, Trucking Through Time, and The Eye of Argon. From Dan Brown to YA, this podcast explores them all.

Podcast hosts Conor and Mike are both comedians, writers, and literary buffs. Mike is best known for Mystery Science Theatre 3000, a comedy review TV series. He was the show's head writer and on-air host. Mike and Conor are both writers for RiffTrax.com, the online version of the TV series. Conor is also a comedic writer with several credits to his name. Two of his books are Gone Whalin' and The Pole Vault Championship of the Entire Universe.

The podcast hosts have literary pizazz, improv comedy, and multi-layered sarcasm. They combine fun stuff with a profound exploration of literary works. Characters, plotlines, settings, dialogue, and other book aspects come under scrutiny. Listening to Mike and Conor is like peeking into a conversation between two witty book lovers. They dissect complex plotlines and put characters and whole books into context. The hosts also discuss authors, writing styles, and more. Listeners hear funny, relatable stories and anecdotes from the hosts' personal lives.

372 Pages We'll Never Get Back is an enjoyable listen for anyone with a sense of humor and a love for books. In-person book clubs have nothing on these hosts. Listeners should prepare to laugh hard, fall in love or hate with books, and learn something new. Some seasons focus on one book, while others address several. Book lovers of all levels may like this show.

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