Literature Podcasts

In Everyone Loved It But Me, we discuss one popular book each week. Lisa chats with guests whose opinions go against the grain. We don’t book bash, but we discuss beloved books with a critical eye. At the end of each podcast, we flip the narrative and discuss books that “Everyone Hated But Me.” These […]

Join Bex from the children’s radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them. Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month. You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across […]

Megan and Natalie are two book-loving, opinionated ladies that know, theorize, and share ideas about books. In We Know How to Read we will cover everything from trending books, reading challenges, tropes, worst and best characters, fan theories, and much more. As well as book smarts Megan and Natalie are aspiring authors who will occasionally […]

Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We discuss the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. For fans of Sanderson, […]

These Books Made Me is a podcast about the literary heroines who shaped us and is a product of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System podcast network. Stay in touch with us via Twitter @PGCMLS with #TheseBooksMadeMe or by email at TheseBooksMadeMe@pgcmls.info. For recommended readalikes and deep dives into topics related to each episode, […]

Feminist Book Club is the premier online hub for intersectional readers and anyone who wants to infuse their bookshelves with social justice. We encourage resistance through reading with our blog, podcast, events, and our signature monthly subscription box.

What to Read Next Podcast is a book recommendation podcast for mood readers who are always looking to add new books to their TBR. In each episode, Laura Yamin interviews authors and fellow book influencers to chat about their go-to book recommendations.

What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they’re reading […]

We fix lives one book at a time 📚 This is a podcast that is hosted by two best friends named Yajaira & Cheli. Warning: Spoilers in every episode!

Exploring Christian Fiction from its early days to the most anticipated upcoming books. We love all fiction that points the reader to Jesus. Let’s talk books!

A spoiler-filled podcast where we discuss the books we’ve read together. Episodes could include reviews, discussions of key points, books we love and books we dislike, books we couldn’t finish, and other book-ish things.

Interviews with Writers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Get the ultimate insider’s scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.

A monthly review of the arts and intellectual life. Interviews, poetry readings, musical criticism, and more. newcriterion.com

The Los Angeles Review of Books Radio Hour is a weekly show featuring interviews, readings and discussions about all things literary. Hosted by LARB Editors-at-Large Kate Wolf, Medaya Ocher, and Eric Newman.

Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth conversations with today’s leading authors. Books, writing, literature, screenwriting, the creative process, and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Watch it on the Otherppl YouTube channel. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram.

The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating rigorous, incisive, and engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts. The Los Angeles Review of Books magazine was created in part as a response to the disappearance of the traditional newspaper book review supplement, and, with […]

Genre Grinder is a podcast devoted to the weirdest, most unique, and painfully specific film genres. Every month, your host, Gabe Powers, and a special guest will talk about movies that (hopefully) you’ve never heard of.

Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles.

Overdue is a podcast about the books you’ve been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they’ll read it all, one overdue book at a time.

Red and Blue of Overly Sarcastic Productions keep the learnin’ rollin’ with a biweekly after show! Join the OSP crew as we chat about all the anecdotes, corrections, and fan questions that didn’t make the regular content (and probably get swept way off topic along the way!) So yeah…let’s do some (more) history?

A fan podcast reading through all of the Aubrey-Maturin novels by Patrick O’Brian, beginning with the first – Master and Commander. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/lubbershole

An independent, noncommercial community radio station licensed in Boulder and Denver and dedicated to serving its listeners.

“What a Circus” is a monthly podcast that invites you to join in on our high school book club. Listen to teens as they read and discuss literature and the connections to their own lives. We read one book each month and come together to talk about what it all means.

Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.

Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week – insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

We’re friends and academics who take classic literature off its pedestal by making fun of it. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becca has read all of Jane Austen’s work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen’s world of romance, biting satire, and class struggles. Like Austen? Interested in a modern take? This is the podcast for you! Produced by Molly Burdick Audio production by Graham Cook Show art by […]

The book club podcast where Dave Warneke has read the book so you don’t have to. Each episode Dave tells two special guests all about a classic novel or play, and by the end of the show, both you and they can pretend you’ve read it. From Austen to Tolstoy, Shakespeare to Hemingway… Devour a […]

In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at hundredpagescast@gmail.com

Dr. Lee Moore talks Chinese literature and Chinese culture more broadly.

A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers.

A blog and podcast that discuss James Joyce’s Ulysses from a non-academic point of view. Less snooty, more movie references.

A Literary Podcast by Sean Kilpatrick

Every other Monday we’ll release a brand new episode where you’ll hear us talk about some of our favorite classics, what they mean to us, and how they’ve impacted our own personal story. To find out more about Bards Alley Bookshop visit us at bardsalley.com and interact with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Tell […]

Ever read a children’s book and thought to yourself, “What the hell did I just read?”. Then this podcast is just for you! Skip the reading and let David comedically summarize and review some of your favorite and some of your not so favorite children’s books.

A Podcast devoted to Douglas Adams’ lesser known Dirk Gently book franchise and it’s numerous different adaptations for all different forms of media. Hosted by four fans of Adams from all corners of the globe: Ed from the UK, Nemo from Australia, Dalek from the USA, and Caen from Sweden. Together, they form the Electric […]

This is a podcast where we’re going to take a critical look at one of the most neglected genres in literature: the funny book. In each episode I’m going to invite a fellow writer to pick a favourite example and tell me what makes it work for them.

Narrative comedy, for lovers of laugh-out-loud literature (or “lololl’s” for short). A mix of novels (chapter by chapter), short stories, and theatrical shows to help you laugh along with the human condition.

Good Looking People in Small Clever Rooms That Utilize Every Centimeter of Available Space with Mind-Boggling Efficiency is a podcast wherein family and friends gather to read and talk about Infinite Jest, a very long book.

If you have stumbled upon this podcast by the recommendation of a friend or purely by circumstance, I suggest you turn back immediately. Should you choose to listen to this show you will encounter discussions of A Series of Unfortunate Events book Series and Netflix shows, interviews with the cast and crew, and general tom-foolery […]

A podcast about diary of a wimpy kid Cover art photo provided by Tom Barrett on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@wistomsin

American comedian and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris discusses his new book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. David discusses the complexities of Chinese food and working with monkeys with Jonathan Ross at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.

A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring Tolkien is a weekly show that dives deep into JRR Tolkien and all the ages of Middle-earth. Jonathan Watson and Michael Grumbine are your hosts as they read through Tolkien’s works, interview other Tolkien enthusiasts and authors, and critically examine how Tolkien’s world is being treated by mega-corporations like Amazon.com and Warner Bros.

Take a Firebolt ride on our podcast as each week we delve chapter by chapter through the Harry Potter universe!

Alive After Reading is your host, Tim Niederriter and his chats with various other authors and creative folk. Check out more shows and books at timneedawriter.com

The one true A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Re-Read Podcast by PoorQuentyn and ManuclearBomb

Join Tiffany, Megan, Katie, and Kayla as they fangirl over their favorite fairytales! From dragons to faerie smut to sharp-jawed villains, we will be discussing, laughing, making connections, and theorizing about our favorite characters and magical worlds. In this book club-style podcast, there will be spoilers! By the nature of the books, there are adult […]

It’s every Harry Potter fan’s dream to read the books for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It’s one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers (Jon is a read-harry-potter-every-year kinda guy, Kristen has only read […]

The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams.

Read the books? Seen the show? Now listen to the podcast! Join longtime fans Jade and Nate as they go beyond the veil and into the world of the Sword Of Truth, a series of twenty six epic fantasy novels written by Terry Goodkind!

From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien’s amazingly deep and complex world one topic at […]

Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to […]

Two real weird sisters break down the Harry Potter series chapter by chapter and delve into special topics related to the Harry Potter universe. Character studies are released every Monday. Special topics episodes are released periodically. Book club episodes for Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, […]

A Locked Tomb reread podcast, where we’ll be recapping and examining all the clues in Gideon the Ninth, Harrow the Ninth, and Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir as we wait for the very mysterious Alecto the Ninth to arrive…

Lisa Kroger and Melanie R. Anderson, authors of MONSTER, SHE WROTE (Quirk Books), discuss women in the horror genre.

The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is an international digital media corporation featuring radio talk shows, podcasts, & book reviewers. We are interested in speaking to writers in all genres and other creative people.

This is a show where two co-hosts read all of Stephen King’s published works in order and then discuss them. Learn about horror, literature, and the weird things that King mentions constantly.

Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood […]

Blood Good Reads is a flag ship podcast from Bloody Good Screen where host Mark Goddard interviews amazing horror authors and invites them to talk about three books they love. The podcast will also delve in to the careers of the authors to find what makes them the writers they are today. We also host […]

On HMUH you’ll get to hear your favorite creators talking about their personal lives, not just their body of work. And if we talk to enough people, we might see common trends that teach us something about the horror community as a whole!

A podcast dedicated to exploring the good, the bad and the odd of horror, sci-fi and Mystery-Suspense Anthology series on TV.

This is a Podcast that discusses CreepyPasta for the sheer entertainment of it. The conversation of a cultist and his pals as they delve into the campfire stories of the Internet Age!

Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club. Each episode, along with a special guest, writer and host Adam Z. Robinson discusses the ghost story genre and looks at a different classic ghost story. Authors include: M.R. James, E. Nesbit, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, E.F Benson and many more. You can email your […]

The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over the 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, […]

Undercooked Analysis began with a simple idea: no script, no plan, and no filters as Creepypasta is put to literary scrutiny. Every Tuesday, join some mixture of David, Allen, Kaela and/or an ever-changing roster of guests as they attempt to make their way through whatever the internet throws at them. No story is safe from […]

The Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski. Want to give us feedback? Email podcast@chesterton.org.

The weekly podcast of the John H. Watson Society

Suspense Radio, brings you the best of the best in suspense / thriller / mystery and horror. Interviews and reviews in the genres.

Look no further, dear listener, for The Deductionist podcast is here to sharpen your deductive skills and blow your mind with its clever insights. Hosted by the charming and enigmatic deductionist himself (HA!) and the Watson of awesomeness! Each episode is a masterclass in observation, deduction, and logic, as they take you on a journey […]

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them […]

Where we talk about writing, spies, and writing about spies.

You know the plots, but what about the minutiae? We delve into the Sherlock Holmes stories and answers questions that arise, clarify muddy details, and look into some of the period terminology in this weekly podcast.

Interviews with bestselling authors of Mystery, Thriller & Suspense books hosted by Alan Petersen.

MysteryRat’s Maze is a mystery podcast produced by Kings River Life Magazine. Each episode will either by a mystery short story, or the first chapter of a mystery novel, read by a local actor. KRL can be found at kingsriverlife.com for more mystery & theatre fun.

Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.

It’s like Fresh Air for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. This interview show sits at the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and popular culture and covers authors, playwrights, actors, Sherlockians, and Sherlock Holmes societies around the world. Airs on the 15th and 30th of every month.

Poem-a-Day is the original, daily poetry series featuring new poems by today’s poets. Produced by the Academy of American Poets, this free digital series is made possible by you, our readers and listeners. Theme music by Kat Rejsek. Audio engineering by Thea Matthews. Learn more about Poem-a-Day and, if you can, please consider supporting this […]

Sangam Lit is an English podcast by Nandini Karky on 2000 year old classical Tamil poetry from the Sangam Era. Explore ancient lands and minds through these reflections. Travel to the past, connect to the present and gather lessons for the future. Get lit!

Lauren and Russ slowly make their way through *Where the Sidewalk Ends* by Shel Silverstein. Commentary and relations to current events abound.

A poetry podcast

Podcast by For Reading Out Loud

Producer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the state of the world and the world of the soul. Hard conversations are welcomed—laughter is, too.

Presented by Spokane Public Radio, Poetry Moment is a program that showcases myriad poems as read by poets and poetry lovers from across the Inland Northwest — and occasionally beyond.Poetry Moment airs one poem on KPBX each weekday at 9am; a single reader curates the entire week’s worth of poetry. Sometimes the poems are the […]

Spoken Label is a podcast series designed to interview and record sessions from authors, poets, artists, musicians etc in North West England and beyond. Formed in 2015 and ran / edited by Andy N, author of ‘Return to Kemptown’ and ‘The End of Summer’,it is always often to submissions from interested artists. Email: aen1mpo@yahoo.co.uk

Spoken Word is a half hour program dedicated to poetry and performance. We provide a grassroots platform on 3CR for the poetry community, making connection between live performance, printed literature and radio listeners. Our guests are contemporary poets who read and discuss their works. Spoken Word is inherently eclectic and gives voice to diverse forms […]

Voice medicine to soothe your soul, from freedom worker, poet, author, and spoken word artist Dr. Jaiya John. Bedtime bliss. Morning meditation. Daytime peace. Comfort. Calm. Soul food. Come, gather around the fire. Let me read for you… Books online wherever books hang out. Learn more at jaiyajohn.com.

A series of podcasts on the life, work, and reception of William Blake, exploring his impact on literature, the visual arts, music and more.

Airing on KSQD 90.7 FM most Sundays at 8:00, the Hive Poetry Collective is a buzz of poets in Santa Cruz, California— a swarm of radio conversations, public readings, and writing workshops. Find us at hivepoetry.org And https://www.facebook.com/hivepoetry

Hey, book lovers! If you’re like us and can’t get enough of the latest book recommendations from BookTok, then you’re going to love our podcast, Booktok Made Me. Join us as we dish on all the steamy romances, thrilling adventures, and everything in between that BookTok is raving about. Our hilarious hosts bring a fresh […]

“Too Stupid to Live” is the smartest podcast to ever review romance novels $5 or less. It’s basically if a comedy podcast fell in love with a romance novel podcast and had an unhinged and horny romance reader — Becky Feldman — hosting. Actually that’s EXACTLY what it is. But it’s so much more! The […]

Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you’re itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you’ve read the book […]

Welcome to We Read It One Night, the bookish comedy podcast where sisters Alison and Rachel introduce you to the next romance novel that’ll make you want to stay up all night reading. Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends about us! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: […]

A book podcast for all things fantasy and romance. Two best friends sharing their obsession with fantasy worlds, badass women, romance and magic. Join us each week as we discuss our favorite books chapter by chapter in each episode. We are currently re-reading A Court of Silver Flames (weekly episodes) and Thirsty Thursdays on various […]

Do you enjoy reading YA books? Are you dying to talk about them and hear what others think about your favorite books? Are you outside of the YA age bracket (like myself) but still enjoy them? Then this is the podcast for you! Join me and my friends, as we discuss our favorite YA books […]

Buzzing about Romance is a Romance Readers Podcast. The Hosts of Buzzing about Romance love to talk about all things in the Romance Book Genre. They chat about their favorite books, tropes, authors and book boyfriends. The hosts also bring you an inside look to Publishing of Romance via Author and Industry Insiders interviews. They […]

Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss the latest news in the world of books and reading, including hot new releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all […]

Started as a forum for discussion about YA books during the pandemic, On The Shelf is now about all types of books and talking to all types of authors. Each week host Honora Quinn virtually sits down with your new favorite author from self-published to the NYTs bestselling to ask the important questions, like what […]

Love romance novels and looking for your next read, but don’t have time to waste on terrible books? Let us do the pre-read for you! Kim and Aimee have got your backs! Two girls who read way too many novels, often romance novels, talk about what they love, what they like and what they can’t […]

The We Ship It Podcast dives into your favorite and not-so-favorite couples of all time! 📚🎬📺💕 You know: Elizabeth and Darcy, Romeo and Juliet, Leslie and Ben, Ron and Hermione (or should it have been Harry and Hermione?)…you name it! Let’s talk ships! ⛵️ Will your ship sail or sink? Listen to find out! 🎙 […]

Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR’s Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the […]

Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.

Interviews and discussion about science fiction, fantasy and horror in television and film, plus coverage of comics, independent features, science and much more

Luke Burrage reads a science fiction novel and reviews it when he’s done. Then he reads another.

In a world as vast as the kaiju genre, there needs to be a podcast that can tackle all things giant monster – from film to fandom, television to toys, Godzilla to Gamera. That podcast is YHS on Monster Island! From the world of Yes Have Some comes a new show dedicated to the spectacle […]

The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB’s US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. Find the LRB’s new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search ‘LRB Close […]

SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel […]

Welcome to Fairfield, What Are You Reading, a next-book podcast from Fairfield Public Library in Fairfield, CT. Each month or so we gather a group of library staff together for a conversation about books and reading. What we’re reading, what we’ve just finished, what we’re excited about coming soon. Most of the books will be […]

Reading the Hugo winners, one guest at a time.

Kaycie a normal fan and Alex a rabid fan casually discuss the Animorphs one book at a time! Join us as we tackle the hard questions like why does Jake end up a Cassie’s for Thanksgiving? Or how old are you when you weigh 80 pounds? This and more on Animorphs Anonymous.

In 2016 NEOZAZ.com our annual “War of the Worlds Week” event. This feed features all the past and future War of the Worlds specials in one easy to follow location.

Shit We’ve Read is a sci-fi & fantasy book podcast hosted by geeky friends Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero. Each month, we get together to discuss a new-to-us book or graphic novel, sometimes giving it a spicy, adult twist with our After Dark episodes featuring co-host Emma Skies. Along the way, we’re joined […]

The British Invaders podcast features a lively two-person exchange about different television series, tele-films and mini-series. These discussions serve as both an introduction and an entertaining conversation, catering to both those who have seen and those who have yet to see these British science fiction and fantasy shows. Each show is presented in two parts, […]