Literature General Podcasts

Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.

She likes to ramble about the books she read, podcasts she listened to, or articles she came across. Sometimes he likes to chime in with his “knows a little about a lot” type of knowledge. We’re not experts on anything.

Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the […]

Hi! I’m E Train! I’m an award-winning literacy advocate, book reviewer, interviewer, and Giving Tuesday Youth Leader. I’m on an amazing adventure of reading & reviewing books, interviewing authors, and sharing book joy with as many people as possible! I’m also the founder/CEO of E Train Talks Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to spreading book joy […]

Author interviews with today’s best writers — established & up-and-coming — in fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Hosted by David Naimon & Tin House in Portland, Oregon. –The Guardian’s 10 Best Book Podcasts –Book Riot’s 15 Outstanding Podcasts for Book Lovers –the most intense and awesome podcast I’ve ever been a part of–Gary Shteyngart

The world’s top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week’s top books, what we’re reading and what’s going on in the literary world. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today […]

Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.

Books and Bites JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.

Eliana and Chloe embark on a journey through the pages of their favorite stories, explaining them through analogies to movies, literature, music, and of course, their own personal antecdotes – which range from the occasional raucous romp to the sharp wit… and of course, the dreaded pun. They’re currently covering George RR Martin’s A Song […]

Welcome to Look What You Made Me Read, the podcast all about books and forcing your best friend to read the books you want to read, with host Val and Cat. Every week one of us will be recommending a book to the other and we’ll be (unprofessionally) reviewing it and going into detail about […]

Interviews with Scholars of Literature about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

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.

PSA: We’ll be posting new episodes November 6th, so stay tuned! Have you ever finished a book and thought, “I need another book to fill this void. What should I read next?” Well, welcome to our little corner of the internet where we dedicate a month to a theme, topic or vibe and explore it […]

Finding Good Bones is a podcast for anyone who wraps themselves in words to warm their heart, who turns to text for a guiding light through the dark. Every other Thursday, hosts Kate Caldwell and Amy Winters speak with a guest on a piece of writing that helps them acknowledge the sorrow in the world, […]

Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory […]

On The Margin is a radio program that examines our literary culture. The program serves as a public forum for published writers and scholars. The show is for people who are book lovers. On The Margin also places an emphasis on providing a platform for people engaged in running literary institutions such as libraries, bookstores […]

Welcome to The Readheads Book Club, your new favorite book club and podcast! Hosted by The Morning Toast’s Jackie Oshry, and co-hosted by some of her best friends, each month they’ll choose a new book to read, dissect, and chat about here on The Readheads Book Club.

Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the lens of literature, and features conversations with writers of all stripes, from novelists and poets to journalists and essayists.

Let’s Talk Memoir is a podcast for memoir lovers, readers, and writers, featuring interviews with memoirists about their writing process, their challenges, and what they’ve learned about sharing the most personal of narratives. Hosted by writer, editor, and memoirist Ronit Plank, each episode highlights different aspects of the memoir-writing experience, and offers writing tips and […]

Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey […]

Do you remember the books you read growing up in the 1970’s and 80’s? Whether it’s a favorite series that you know by heart, or a story that you vaguely recall, the “Books From the Basement” Podcast is the place to tune in. Best friends Amy Tharakan and Lisa Burkett offer listeners a comedic approach […]

A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, […]

Seeing a hopeful, human world through children’s literature. Hosted by authors Kelly J. Baptist, Jack Cheng, Patrick Flores-Scott, and Heather Shumaker – your book smitten crew. We cover the whole range of kidlit, from picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction, as well as writing, reading, and publishing. This season: We’re writing picture […]

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 […]

Simon Mayo and Matt Williams invite the world’s finest authors in for a chat.

Are you a fan of books but don’t have time for the commitments of a book club? Do you wish you could get an honest review of popular releases to know if they are worth your time? If you answered “yes” to any one of those questions then this podcast is for you. Whether you […]

Prosecco N Prose is a monthly virtual book club. Literature is lit with entertaining English teachers Wendy and Amy as they dive deep while deconstructing prose and downing Prosecco. We talk all things book club and then some. We’d love feedback and always take into consideration requests.

Two best friends do a deep dive into different book series, looking at one book each month and discussing its plot, characters, and themes.

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…

This is the podcast You May Contribute a Verse, where we talk to kidlit creators, share their stories, and learn from their journeys!

A podcast where three friends read *all* the books, one book at a time. Join Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss one book in depth and chat about their reading. Visit our website at onebrightbook.com Support us by buying books from our shop at https://bookshop.org/shop/OneBrightBook Find us on Twitter at @pod_bright Frances: @nonsuchbook Dorian: […]

Book reviews, author interviews, and entertainment I am looking at. Join me and uncover a whole new world of books and discover some new shows along the way!

Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of […]

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.

Writer Kait and librarian Renata read bestselling books in an attempt to understand their appeal and, barring that, to become the Crow and Servo of the book world. New episodes every other Monday. Visit WorstBestsellers.com for our readers advisory booklists and other fun stuff.

A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels.

Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ewm-bookclub/support

Talk Bookish to Me is the podcast where friends & readers gather to chat about books, share recommendations, and chase that 5-star feeling. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk-bookish-to-me/support

The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds

Every month The SpokenWeb Podcast brings you different stories that explore the intersections of sound, poetry, literature, and history, created by scholars, poets, students, and artists from across Canada.

A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world’s best books–and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!

SHE WELL READ is a book club podcast that advocates for all types of readers. Whether you read all the time, read every now and then, or are just trying to get back into reading – this show is for you! Each season, our community comes together to vote on the book we’d like to […]

We talk about stories and storytellers. James Bond, noir, pulp, and more!

Interviews with authors of children’s literature about their new books

Sibling bookstore owners Hannah Harlow and Sam Pfeifle call each other up at random hours and talk about what they’re reading and what they’re psyched is coming out next, plus discuss some book news of the day. It doesn’t get much more bookish than when a publishing executive and MFA in Creative Writing buys a […]

Book talk and author interviews aimed at helping you discover your next favourite read, presented by Good Reading Magazine.

A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman. Share your thoughts on The New Yorker’s Fiction Podcast. As a token of our appreciation, you will be eligible to enter a prize drawing up to $1,000 after you complete the survey. https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/76152?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=4&uCHANNELLINK=2

Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at www.qcurtius.com

Drunken Book Club is a podcast where we have a few drinks and discuss books we read as kids, read adventure books and just have a generally jovial time.

A Book Lovers Podcast. Listen in as Rachael and Kristia, two long distance besties, chat about the books they’ve been loving recently. Warning: your TBR may be in danger! Music: www.purple-planet.com Sound Effects: www.zapslat.com

A bi-weekly podcast about non-fiction authors and the book publishing industry. Hear insider interviews, the latest news and information about bestsellers and trends, current book reviews as well as a look at books featured on C-SPAN’s BookTV.

Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn’t actually read the book, you won’t hear about it. If he read it, you’ll hear it and you’ll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you’ve probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.

The world’s great authors discuss their best-known novel.

Melissa Taylor and Jessica Osborne, co-owners of the indie bookstore, E. Shaver, Booksellers in Savannah, GA, talk about books they’ve been reading and recommend.

Librarians from Oak Creek Public Library discuss their latest reads and give their favorite reading, watching, and listening recommendations each month! Visit https://oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast for complete transcripts of every episode.

The Unlocked Tomb Podcast is a readthrough and discussion podcast centered around The Locked Tomb Series by Tamsyn Muir! Official Podcast Artwork by @Marceline2174! Original Music by Chelsea Lankes

Book Loving African American Queens Created by two women who love to read and discover new genres of literature. For suggestions, comments, questions please email us at blaaq.bookclub@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaaq/support

“Teaching My Cat to Read” is a book podcast that adds a unique comedic twist to literary discussions – thinking what our cat would think of this book. Discover answers to questions like, “Who would emerge victorious in a fight between Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennett?” or “Who funded the grant money for Victor Frankenstein’s […]

Joshua Pantalleresco is backpacking North America, and is going to talk about it. In addition to sharing stories about his backpacking and travels, he will interview fellow travelers on the journey. Join Josh as the adventure and the journey begin.

This website does not work with Google Chrome! Please use a different browser! Listen On Your iPhone! From the Bookshelf is heard on radio station KSQD in Santa Cruz California. Host Gary Shapiro brings you interviews with best selling authors of fiction and non-fiction, graphic novelists, actors, photographers, and singer-songwriters discussing their works. Visit us […]