DiscoverThe BookSmarts Podcast, with Joshua TallentEpisode 56: Ann Kjellberg on the Importance and Future of Book Reviewing
Episode 56: Ann Kjellberg on the Importance and Future of Book Reviewing

Episode 56: Ann Kjellberg on the Importance and Future of Book Reviewing

Update: 2025-07-22
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Ann Kjellberg is the Founding Editor of the Book Post book review, an innovative newsletter-based book review service which delivers thoughtful, in-depth literary criticism from distinguished writers directly to subscribers' inboxes.

With nearly 30 years of experience at the New York Review of Books, Kjellberg brings a wealth of expertise to the evolving world of literary journalism. She joins the BookSmarts Podcast to explore the changing landscape of book reviewing, offering a unique perspective on the challenges facing book reviews in the digital age. This episode delves into the decline of traditional book reviews, the limitations of short-form content platforms like BookTok and Bookstagram, and the critical mission of preserving the influence of book reviewing for the future.

Subscribe to the Book Post newsletter at books.substack.com or bookpostusa.com. Follow them on all social media platforms at @bookpostUSA.

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Episode 56: Ann Kjellberg on the Importance and Future of Book Reviewing

Episode 56: Ann Kjellberg on the Importance and Future of Book Reviewing

Joshua Tallent