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One of the best book podcasts!
Ok, if you are a book lover or just occasional reader, this is the podcast for you!! I always enjoy the author chats and special guests. Cindy really has her finger on the pulse with great books that are coming out soon. She has a way of making you feel like you’re sitting on a couch with her and the author. Five stars!

I love this show!!!!
Thank you for all you do for the book world.

Great book podcast!
I love all of Cindy’s episodes but the ones with Kelly and Cindy discussing their favorites are the best!

Great podcast!
I love this podcast and the variety of content.

Spring is Booked!!
Great informative Spring book preview. I’m going for Loyalty and the Este Glamour Girl.
Terrific topics and great interviews! What a treat for thoughtful readers.
Cindy does really thoughtful interviews with authors, getting to the heart of the backstory in a way that is engaging to avid and casual readers alike. Highly recommend.
I’ve had the pleasure of both being a guest on Cindy’s wonderful podcast and listening to many many episodes. Cindy is thorough and insightful and often asks unique questions about both story and process to truly engage the listener! I can hardly wait until the next episode is released!

The best interviewer!
I’ve had the pleasure of both being a guest on Cindy’s wonderful podcast and listening to many many episodes. Cindy is thorough and insightful and often asks unique questions about both story and process to truly engage the listener! I can hardly wait until the next episode is released!

Smart and sophisticated book talk
Cindy interviews are in depth and interesting, and she always brings a fresh perspective to the books she reviews. This is my favorite bookish podcast.
Cindy's interviews are in-depth and interesting. She always brings a fresh perspective to the books she reviews. Thoughts from a Page is my favorite bookish podcast.

Great pod
So interesting to listen to and Cindy does such a great job asking questions and doing her research.

Smart book talk. Great source for reading recommendations!
Cindy’s interviews give fascinating insight into my favourite books. And her featured books/authors are a a trove of great reads to add to my TBR.

Smart talk about good books and the industry
Love listening to this pod. Cindy asks insightful questions and I especially enjoy her interviews with the other professionals - cover designers, audiobook narrators - who are so crucial to the industry.

Thoughtful, fascinating
I love Cindy’s in depth questions and the way she brings authors to the readers!

Smart and thoughtful questions!
I’ve enjoyed listening to Cindy’s podcast and was honored to be a guest! Thank you, Cindy, for the great questions and for the time spent talking books! Can’t wait to listen to who you speak to next!
I’ve enjoyed listening to Cindy’s podcast and was honored to be a guest! Thank you, Cindy, for the great questions and for the time spent talking books! Can’t wait to listen to who you speak to next!

Thorough and entertaining
I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Cindy for my podcast, Charlotte Readers Podcast, and appearing on her podcast to talk about podcasting and writing. She is prepared, asks great questions and has a nice flow to the conversation. Plus, she knows good books and has fabulous recommendations. Tune in!

Love this podcast!
Cindy’s podcasts are informative, entertaining, and interesting. She dives right in and spends the time with authors in an efficient, succinct way. I always love her interviews and book recommendations.

Love this podcast
Cindy’s insights into the minds of writers—and others in the field—not only inspire my reading-list, but also give a fantastic behind-the-scenes look the journeys books take from an author’s idea to a reader’s imagination. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

FABULOUS INTERVIEW!
What a thrill to be Interviewed by Cindy Burnett - her podcasts are not only interesting but also truly capture the essence of an author’s work! Xoxo

In-depth, smart interviews
Cindy has a way with authors that brings out the very best - I love the way the conversations flow and her questions are alway insightful.

If you’re a reader, this is your happy place!
Cindy asks the best, most unique questions of her all-star line up of authors! The conversations are so natural and fun it’s like getting to overhear a great conversation between two friends over coffee - and you get to learn a lot about books to boot.

A wonderful way to learn about new authors
What a pleasure to listen to a podcast that brings new, interesting books to my attention! Cindy’s a great interviewer, and I always look forward to the stories that come out of her questions.

My favorite book podcast!!!
I love this podcast! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Cindy’s interviews are perfect length - I love that they are usually around 30 mins or less - and she asks great questions. I also enjoy how she not only interviews authors but other people in the book world. I learn so much about the book world and get so many great recommendations. Cindy’s podcast is a must listen and subscribe!

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Cindy has an incredibly interesting podcast about all the behind the scenes with authors about publishing their novels! not to be missed

Terrific podcast
I stumbled upon this podcast by accident, but it was a wonderful accident. Cindy is a thoughtful and insightful interviewer, and her approach is warm and friendly as well. I have learned of many books that I have added to my tbt from listening each week. As someone who became visually impaired in recent years, it is especially helpful for me to learn of interesting books through listening to podcasts rather than attempt to read print reviews. Really a terrific podcast! Thanks, Michelle

Great podcast
This is a great podcast for people who love getting a behind-the-story look at their favorite books. Cindy does a fabulous job interviewing her guests. It’s fun to feel like I’m listening in on a conversation between two interesting people!
This is a fantastic and engaging podcast. Cindy is a thoughtful interviewer who asks questions about the stories, the writing journey, and the craft. I am inspired while listening to each episode and learn so much, in addition to getting great book recommendations!

Thoughtful interviewer and book champion!
This is a fantasstic and engaging podcast. Cindy Burnett is a thoughtful reader and asks insightful questions about the stories, the writers, and the craft. I enjoy each episode and learn so much!