Podcast Pt II: Books We Didn't Like or Didn't Read, with James Marriott

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Podcast Pt II: Books We Didn't Like or Didn't Read, with James Marriott

Ian Leslie

Dec 18, 2025

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In which friend-of-The-Ruffian James Marriott and I talk about the books we didn’t get along with in 2025, and what makes us stop reading or avoid certain books, even when they’re much praised. This part is for paid subscribers only. Enjoy!

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