Literature General Podcasts

teachers take on books In this Unabridged Episode, Jen shares five conclusions she has drawn about teaching virtually after three weeks of instruction with her students. Teaching and learning are definitely different than usual right now, but adjusting our expectations and preparation can make a big difference! We’d love to know your virtual teaching (and […]

Seeking Truth in the Best Books In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 32 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Draft No. 4 by John McPhee. Show Notes Author: John McPhee My Thoughts About Draft No. 4 Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas […]

Jynx and Alisha of comedy duo, Lady Bizness, have always wanted to be a part of a book-club, but with their busy schedules they just don’t have the time to read. On Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are starting a book-club, where absolutely no reading is required. This week, Jynx and Alisha are celebrating the impending […]

Friends Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss the newest books, trends and their never-ending TBR stacks. There will be laughs, great recommendations, and possibly (definitely) some spoilers. Tune in weekly and find out why these three have entirely ruined their dispositions with books. Want us to let you know what YOU should read? Fill out our […]

Ever wonder what a book club with professors would sound like? The Drip is a podcast where four academics of color — Crystal, Adriana, Anita, and Todd — talk about great books. The Spoiler are back in this special 25th episode talking everything from from Stuart Hall to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Once again the […]

Just the Right Book is a podcast hosted by Roxanne Coady, owner of famous independent bookstore R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, that will help you discover new and note-worthy books in all genres, give you unique insights into your favorite authors, and bring you up to date with what’s happening in the literary world. […]

Welcome to Just One More Chapter Podcast! This podcast is a book club for everyone, from book nerds to those who only read at the airport. The show is hosted by Katie McCormick. Every book club that I’ve ever been a part of has the same theme, right? Everyone reads the same book THAT month. […]

Thursdays, join life-long friends Kari and Alexis as they use literature to humorously explore pop-culture and personal peculiarities. https://www.litsocietypod.com The theme this week: Gossip. One death leads to another in this case involving two influential families in one small town. Word on the curb is that a few people could be the murderer, and local […]

Welcome to the Get Caught UP Author Podcast. We bring you the best in author interviews and the latest tea in the literary industry! GCU also supports the community. Our Socially Conscious Corner discusses the root cause and solutions to social injustice and race relations. New episodes for #WriterWednesdays airs on Wednesdays at 1 pm […]

A podcast talking about books we have read and our feelings about them. We wrap up our Black Witch series talking about Light Mage by Laurie Forest! We loved it and we think you will to.

Compelling Hosts. Fascinating Guests. Intelligent Commentary. Broadcasting to a Worldwide Audience. LIVE from the Pat Conroy Literary Center and the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. Executive Director Jonathan Haupt is IN CONVERSATION with Pushcart winner, writer Valeria Sayers. Val is a 2 time Pushcart Prize recipient for short fiction, a SC Academy of […]

A book review podcast for horrible authors. In an exciting episode of Bad Books, Terl goes buck wild in the back half of the show. Bring a body bag and enjoy. Patreon Discord

The Bookshop at the End of the Internet is a podcast dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors. Like any good bookshop, this podcast features a wide variety of books by the equally varied and interesting authors who felt compelled to write them. Stacey Horan, author and book lover, is the host of The […]

Join beloved icon Julie Andrews for story time! Julie and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children’s books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! It’s a show that will inspire […]

In the Atelier is a creativity podcast for writers and artists that explores the life of the imagination. Each installment brings you real talk about subjects like the highs and lows of making art, inspiring works of literature and cinema, and the value and valor of staying true to your own creative vision. Produced by […]

Reading Women releases new episodes every Wednesday. Each month features two episodes on the same theme—one highlighting a range of titles and one discussing two titles more in depth—and two author interviews with women writers whose work we’ve loved. Kendra talks to Vicki Laveau-Harvie about her memoir, The Erratics, which is out now from Knopf. […]

Two friends discovering together the subtle riches of stories and poems. A Description Of A City Shower by Jonathan Swift

A literary fiction podcast hosted by authors Jaimie Batchan and Lochlan Bloom. We talk to fellow writers of literary fiction about process, what makes fiction ‘real’ and the motivation to sit down in front of an empty page and make things up… In this month’s episode we speak to Gabriel Josipovici. Gabriel’s first novel was […]

Read It or List It is the podcast for the thoughtful, busy reader who needs to know: add to cart or save it for later? We will be taking a critical look into the books we read in all genres and in all mediums (audio, e-reader, and physical) to help you decide which books to […]

BOOKS ∙ WORKSHOPS ∙ PODCAST “In The Fish & The Dove, Mary-Kim Arnold’s lyrical scope sweeps across intersecting terrains, moving through time to capture the history of occupation and legacy war in Korea, through the delicate tethers between biological mother, adoptive mother, motherland and daughter, and through the permeable membranes which exist between person and […]

Jessica and Yonit share a l’chaim and schmooze about books. Yonit and Jessica drink caramel cinnamon apple cider because it’s fall, discuss recent reads we’ve loved, which books have gotten us through, and what Midnight Sun could have been vs. what it is. L’Chaim! — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way […]

Simon (Stuck in a Book) and Rachel (Book Snob) debate the difficult decisions of books and reading. Blurbs and Kazuo Ishiguro – welcome to episode 88! In the first half of this episode, Rachel and I talk about whether we want blurbs – i.e. do we do research on what we’re reading before we pick […]

Taking the pulse of Christian fiction, Because Fiction explores the lastest trends in Christian fiction, discusses genres, specific authors, new releases, and classics as well. If it’s Christian fiction (or something readers love), we talk about it. This week I got to chat with author Kari Trumbo about her historical fiction, her upcoming new genre, […]

A group of friends with a newly discovered appreciation for reading bring a new take on the classic book club formula by each choosing their own book in relation to a theme each month and discuss without spoiling them. Join Pierce, Justin, and Vic as they discuss the merits of the short stories The Lottery […]

At Booked. we’ve been reviewing books, interviewing authors, and more for eight years. September continues to bring book reviews, and here is our latest! Standalone by Paul Michael Anderson is the latest effort from Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing, and it brings us a sci-fi and script-flipping twist on your classic slasher story. It’s a fun […]

What to Read Next Podcast features authors and bookish friends for a conversation about books, writing and a round of book recommendations. Tune in to find your next great read! Welcome to What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Sara Richardson. Sara writes cowboy romance and she has a brand new women’s fiction book […]

Mean Book Club the Podcast: Four ladies (UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) read, discuss & make fun of NYT bestselling books with little literary merit. It’s fun. It’s cathartic. It’s perfect for your commute? New podcast every Tuesday! This week we’re reading the NYT bestseller Daddy’s Girls by Danielle Steel with special guest, comedian […]

Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network. Season 1 – Episode 1 – Stewart Lee joins Robin and Josie for a chatabout Grayson Perry, Ray Bradbury, Alan Bennett and […]

All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week’s new book releases. This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Dancing with the Octopus, My Life in the Purple Kingdom, Hench, and more great books. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; […]

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 […]

Consider us two friendly librarians in your book bag. We care about connecting our listeners to the ‘just-right’ book. In our podcast, we share our love of reading, our vast knowledge of the diverse titles on the shelf, and the way stories shape our lives for the better. We are so excited to share this […]

Interviews with Writers about their New Books Silviana Wood is a legend of Chicano theatre. Through her involvement with Teatro Libertad, Teatro Chicano, and El Teatro Nacional de Atzlán she has created plays where working class Chicanos are center stage. Despite her insistence that she is “a storyteller, not an activist,” her plays reflect her […]

This is the book podcast everyone’s talking about. Bookable features established authors and emerging talent in conversation with host and author Amanda Stern, perhaps best known for creating the Happy Ending Music & Reading Series at New York’s famous Joe’s Pub and Symphony Space. With an immersive sound experience designed around each episode, Bookable takes […]

That Book is your guide to terrible good books and good terrible books. Hosted by Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith, readers with high expectations and low standards. If you don’t love our pod, how in the *hell* are you gonna love somebody else? …Did we get that right??? Queen, multi-hyphenate, fracker: RuPaul André Charles does […]

Hosted by Matthew C. Winner. The Children’s Book Podcast features insightful and sincere interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Frank Murphy (@frankmurphy2009) and Kayla Harren share A GIRL LIKE YOU, co-authored with his wife Carla Murphy. Frank affirms with this sequel to A BOY LIKE […]

Friends, Matt and Peter discuss books and currents reads in a humorous and informal manner. This week we discuss pet peeves, bookish and otherwise. Things discussed, Paul McCartney, bathtubs, and highlighting. Finally, we discuss the books we purchased this week. Books Mentioned: The Mother Code by Carole Stivers Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf To the […]

THE BIBLIO FILE is one of the world’s leading podcasts about “the book” and an inquiry into the wider world of book culture. Hosted by Nigel Beale it features wide ranging conversations with authors, poets, book publishers, booksellers, book editors, book collectors, book makers, book scholars, book critics, book designers, book publicists, literary agents and […]

Sioux City Talk Radio 1360am 94.9fm Author: Colin Woodard Book: UNION: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood Publishing: Viking (June 16, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The author of American Nations returns to the historical study of a fractured America by examining how a myth of national unity was created and […]

Short and sweet episodes about women, art, and books. IG: shereads.podcastwww.almalimon.com In this episode of “she reads”, Alma Limón talks about her latest read ”Silver Sparrow” by Tayari Jones. A novel set in Atlanta in the 80s which revolves around bigamist James Witherspoon’s two families: the public one and the secret one. This story inspired […]

Looking for a book club but don’t have time to squeeze real-life meetings into your schedule? Join Book Squad Goals, a bi-weekly podcast about—you guessed it—books, plus all the garbage pop culture we consume when we’re not reading (that’s what our “othersodes” are for!). While you’re paying attention, check out our website & blog at […]

Book club meets fight club – each week high school English teachers Dr. Ian DeJong and Joe Holschuh each bring a book to share with their friend Nick Argires. Weekly themes, winners and recommendations. A special thank you to Jeff “Jersey” Jeeves for joining us on this episode. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of […]

The Amazon Book Review Podcast is hosted by the Amazon Books editors and brings conversations between these book experts to readers who are looking for their next favorite book. Each podcast features a spirited roundtable discussion on a book topic close to the Amazon editors’ hearts, followed by an interview with a remarkable author. The […]

A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us! Anna and Annie discuss the winner of the 2020 Women’s Prize, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. Annie is on a winning streak! Our book of the week is Sisters by Daisy Johnson. Two sisters who share a close bond move to […]

A weekly podcast about books, writing, reading, and raccoons. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, editors at Barrelhouse Magazine and authors of fiction and creative nonfiction. Winner of a 2015 Philadelphia Geek Award for Best Streaming Media Project. You don’t need to read the books to enjoy the show! This week we’re continuing our […]

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed book nerd or have been meaning to read that one book you picked up last year, pour yourself a glass of wine and follow along with your four new best friends as they navigate life in NYC while tackling their endless book stacks. Each episode, we’ll chat about what books we’re […]

Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they’ve loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You’ll find tons of book […]

Interviews with Scholars of Literature about their New Books Media portrayals of Orthodox Jewish women frequently depict powerless, silent individuals who are at best naive to live an Orthodox lifestyle, and who are at worst, coerced into it. In Women of Valor: Orthodox Jewish Troll Fighters, Crime Writers, and Rock Stars in Contemporary Literature and […]

Interviews with Scholars of Music about their New Books How does the music industry work in the modern world? In Selling Out: Culture, Commerce and Popular Music (Bloomsbury, 2020), Bethany Klein, a Professor of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds, explores the relationship between music and money, from the early years of the […]

A podcast devoted to talking about books. Along with a monthly book club, Jayme and Sarah will be talking about what’s on their shelves and which ones need to be on your TBR. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! Sarah and Jayme have absolute winners this week. These book recommendations are top notch.

Join Aaron Armstrong, Dave Schroeder, and Scarlet Hiltibidal as they talk about the books they love (and the ones they really don’t) to help you be a better reader. So, the trailer for the Dune movie was released last week, and the folks who made it clearly did a great job. In honor of this, […]

Kids Ask Authors is a podcast where kids can ask the authors of their favorite books a question. Every week, children’s book author and illustrator Grace Lin and a guest author answer one question from a child reader-helping kids on their own creative journey! Authors Ellen Oh and Grace Lin answer the age old question […]

Welcome to You’re Booked, the podcast for literary nosy parkers who would like the chance to snoop around their favourite authors’ bookshelves. I’m Daisy Buchanan, your Book Inspector, and I’ll be asking our guests all about the first forbidden books they read under the covers, the beloved books they have borrowed, and never given back, […]

WhatToReid is a podcast hosted by MSNBC anchor and New York Times Best-Selling author Joy-Ann Reid, featuring interviews with your favorite — and soon-to-be favorite authors. The podcast features books on history, society and of course: politics! On this episode of What to Reid, Joy talks with former congresswoman Katie Hill about her book: “She […]

Podcast about literature and pursuing dreams. Joshua Pantalleresco talks about current happenings in his career and interviews authors and other creatives [itunes pic] Johnny, now levelled up helps Gunblade fight Adam and Chester, and the Promethean Giant that was there way back in Chapter one. This is the conclusion to the Cloud Diver. Thank you […]

Podcast that reviews popular nonfiction books From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counter-intuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. […]

I love books so much & there are so many to choose from, I started this podcast to help spread the word about brilliant books in a light-hearted & chatty way! In this episode Philippa unboxes a “My Chronicle Book Box” (Discount code: QUICK10) and interviews founder Louise about the company, the boxes you can […]

A podcast celebrating the wonderful world of books. In every episode, writer and journalist, Paul Cuddihy, takes his guests on the literary journey of their lives. They will choose their favourite book from childhood; their teenage/student (formative) years; a book they’d recommend to anyone; a book they couldn’t be paid to read again, and the […]

This podcast features Open Book and A Good Read. Open Book talks to authors about their work. In A Good Read Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books. Rose Tremain; Science in Fiction

A new podcast where today’s finest writers read the work that matters to them—from their homes, to yours. Produced and commissioned by the 92nd Street Y’s Unterberg Poetry Center, a home for live readings of literature for over 80 years. Eileen Myles on their selection: I picked this book off a shelf in a small […]

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose. Georgina Godwin talks to Brandon Taylor, whose debut novel has been […]