Jeselnik Book Club

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Anthony Jeselnik wants you to read books. In Jeselnik Book Club, Anthony shares his obsessive passion for the benefits of reading literature—with contagious results. Every week, Anthony will discuss modern literary gossip and question popular culture with a series of guests, ranging from authors to celebrities, friends, and guests from your favorite Ringer podcasts. Tune in to Jeselnik Book Club because you love to read or because you want to become a better, smarter, more beautiful person.

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‘Elf Unwrapped’ With Andy Richter

2026-11-11 · 1 hr 8 min

Anthony is joined by actor, comedian, and author Andy Richter to discuss his new book, ‘Elf Unwrapped,’ an oral history of the making of the holiday classic ‘Elf.’ The guys discuss their experiences with improv, taking…
'Dungeon Crawler Carl’ by Matt Dinniman with Mallory Rubin | Jeselnik Book Club

2026-11-04 · 1 hr 20 min

Anthony is joined by The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin to discuss Matt Dinniman’s sci-fi fantasy novel ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl,’ the story of a man and a cat fighting to survive a deadly, alien-run game show. They compare their…
Jeselnik Book Club: ‘The Trees’ by Percival Everett Book Review + Q&A

2026-10-30 · 1 hr 10 min

Jeselnik Book Club’s review of ‘The Trees,’ written by Percival Everett. Anthony takes you through the novel’s bizarre string of murders in Money, Mississippi, and discusses how Everett blends mystery, horror, and dark…
‘American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed’ with Isaac Fitzgerald | Jeselnik Book Club

2026-10-21 · 1 hr 33 min

Anthony is joined by ‘Dirtbag, Massachusetts’ author and 'Today' correspondent Isaac Fitzgerald to discuss his new memoir, ‘American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.’ The guys explore Isaac’s journey…
'Brut' by Sam Tallent, With Patton Oswalt

2026-10-14 · 57 min

Anthony is joined by comedian and voracious reader Patton Oswalt to talk 'Brut' by Sam Tallent, a novel about a hitman “forced to take an impossible job.” They also discuss some of Patton’s favorite books, a former boss…
‘Life of M’ by Rachel Cusk, With Gregg Rosenthal

2026-10-07 · 1 hr 7 min

Gregg Rosenthal, Anthony’s best friend and former JRVP cohost, joins the show to discuss Rachel Cusk’s ‘Life of M’ and recommend a few books for Anthony’s reading list. They also catch up on Gregg’s family, Anthony puts…
Jeselnik Book Club: 'The Glass Hotel' Book Review + Q&A

2026-09-30 · 1 hr 25 min

Jeselnik Book Club reviews 'The Glass Hotel' by Emily St. John Mandel. We break down the book’s nonlinear story and answer mailbag questions ranging from “Have you ever refused to acknowledge someone from your past?” to…
Jeselnik Book Club is coming to The Ringer

2026-09-22 · 1 min

Anthony Jeselnik wants you to read books. In Jeselnik Book Club, Anthony shares his obsessive passion for the benefits of reading literature with contagious results. Every week, Anthony will discuss modern literary…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2026
Typical length: 43 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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