70 Best Book Podcasts

1. The New York Times | The Book Review

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The podcast that takes you inside the literary world. We aim to create a space where readers can exchange intelligent and informed commentary that enhances the quality of our news and information. We value thoughtful comments representing a range of views that make their point politely.MORE Facebook 21.2MTwitter 54.9M Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The Guardian Books podcast

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The Guardian Books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea, and Sian Cain. In-depth interviews with authors from all over the world, discussions, and investigations make this the perfect companion for readers and writers alike.MORE Facebook 9.2MTwitter 10.6MInstagram 6.2M Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

3. The New Yorker » Fiction Podcast

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A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
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4. LA Review of Books

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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 it, the art of lively, intelligent long-form writing on recent publications in every genre, ranging from fiction to politics. The Los Angeles Review of Books seeks to revive and reinvent the book review for the internet age.MORE Facebook 66.9KTwitter 303.8KInstagram 34.5K Since Jan 2012 Get Email Contact

5. THE LRB PODCAST

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On the LRB Podcast you'll find recent (and not so recent) pieces read by the author; our 'Close Reading' series, in which Seamus Perry and Mark Ford consider 20th-century poets through the lens of the pieces written about them in the LRB; and a range of other conversations on topics and writers covered in the paper.MORE Facebook 347.6KTwitter 297.3KInstagram 158.6K Since Feb 2010 Get Email Contact

6. The Book Club

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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented by Sam Leith.
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7. The Book Riot Podcast

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The Book Riot Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading.
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8. Get Booked

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Get Booked is a weekly show of personalized book recommendations.
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9. Smart Podcast, Trashy Books | all of the romance, none of the bullshit

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Each Friday, I talk with authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians, or combinations thereof, and share the fun and mayhem with you. Frequent topics include romance fiction, the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers, along with a hefty side order of silliness. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying.MORE Facebook 26.4KTwitter 37.5KInstagram 10.5K Get Email Contact

10. AAWW Radio | New Asian American Writers & Literature

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AAWW Radio is the podcast of the Asian American Writers' Workshop, an NYC literary arts space at the intersection of migration, race, and social justice. A sanctuary for the immigrant imagination, they believe Asian American stories deserve to be told.MORE Facebook 35.6KTwitter 27K Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

11. Book Public

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Book Public is a Texas Public Radio podcast about books. At Book Public we believe books have the power to enlighten and entertain us. Listen in as we talk to authors about their books and why and how they wrote them. At Book Public we're committed to connecting listeners to books that help us understand today's world and each other a little bit better.MORE Facebook 62.9KTwitter 20.2KInstagram 34.6K Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

12. New Books in Science

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Interviews with Scientists about their New Books. The New Books Network is a consortium of author-interview podcast channels dedicated to raising the level of public discourse via new media.
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13. Quick Book Reviews

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I love books (and coffee and chocolate...) & there are so many great books to choose from! This weekly podcast includes author interviews, book reviews, opinions and conversation.
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14. Slightly Foxed

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The independent-minded book review magazine that combines good looks, good writing and a personal approach. Slightly Foxed introduces its readers to books that are no longer new and fashionable but have lasting appeal. Good-humoured, unpretentious and a bit eccentric, it's more like a well-read friend than a literary magazine. Come behind the scenes with the staff of Slightly Foxed to learn what makes this unusual literary magazine tick, meet some of its varied friends and contributors, and hear their personal recommendations for favourite.MORE Facebook 4.8KTwitter 9.6KInstagram 32.9K Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

15. Sword & Laser

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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it.
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16. Between The Covers Podcast

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Between the Covers, a literary radio show and podcast hosted by David Naimon, is brought to you by Tin House and KBOO 90.7FM community radio in Portland, Oregon. Host David interviews prominent and emerging contemporary authors. His approach is always thought-provoking, interesting, and sure to allow you to dive deep into the author's mind as David himself learns more about the person behind some of your new favorite books. A couple notable recent interviews include Celeste Ng and Carmen Maria Machado.MORE Twitter 7.9K Get Email Contact

17. Overdue

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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 murder mysteries: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.MORE Facebook 4KTwitter 5.3K Get Email Contact

18. Literary Disco | Where books come to dance

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A trio of writers discuss books, writing, and reading, through the magic of podcasting. We are Rider Strong, Tod Goldberg, & Julia Pistell, writers of fiction and nonfiction. On many episodes, we'll talk to other writers about what they're reading these days.MORE Facebook 3.2KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 3K Since Mar 2012 Get Email Contact

19. Black Chick Lit Podcast

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Black Chick Lit is a twice-monthly podcast that talks books by and for black women. Join Dani and Mollie as they talk prose, drink wine and laugh at their own jokes.
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20. Read to Lead Podcast | Listen | Learn | Lead

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I believe intentional and consistent reading is key to success in business and in life. My goal each week is to bring you key thoughts and insights from those I consider to be among today's brightest minds: our nonfiction authors. We discuss each author's latest book, as well as their unique perspectives on Leadership, Business, Personal Development, Marketing, Career, and Entrepreneurship. If you love reading, or desire to do more of it, then consider this podcast your audio Cliff's Notes.MORE Facebook 989Twitter 4.6KInstagram 1.7K Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

21. Can't Lit

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A monthly podcast on all things Canadian and literature. Hosted by Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee.
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22. Reader's Entertainment Radio

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Reader's Entertainment Radio is a fun, informative and entertaining way to learn about books, engage with authors and have fun! From Book Lights to Reader's Entertainment Radio Show we have something for every reader and every genre!MORE Twitter 3K Get Email Contact

23. Fictional Podcast | Classic stories with a modern tone

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From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers, and more. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.MORE Facebook 1.7KTwitter 2.6K Get Email Contact

24. The Crew Reviews

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Join the CREW-Mike, Chris, and Sean-every Monday, as they take you behind the scenes with the world's greatest storytellers.
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25. Book Club for Kids

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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award-winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanities. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.MORE Facebook 1.4KTwitter 2.3K Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

26. The Worst Bestsellers Podcast | We read stuff so you don't have to.

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The Worst Bestsellers podcast is produced by writer Kait and librarian Renata. They 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.MORE Facebook 747Twitter 2.2K Since Sep 2014 Get Email Contact

27. So Many Damn Books » The Damn Library Podcast

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Find favorite past episodes, with book lists, quotes, drinks, and more!
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28. Just the Right Book Podcast

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For enthusiastic and engaged readers, Just the Right Book is a podcast hosted by Roxanne Coady, owner of famous independent bookstore. By entertaining and enlightening, podcast enhances your reading and literary life. Host Roxanne Coady is one of the leading booksellers, whose opinions are known, respected and sought by top authors, publishers, reviewers, readers and high-profile media outlets.MORE Facebook 204Twitter 1.9K Get Email Contact

29. Books and Boba

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Books & Boba is a book club and podcast dedicated to spotlighting books written by authors of Asian descent. Every month, hosts Marvin Yueh and Reera Yoo pick a book by an Asian or Asian American author to read and discuss on the podcast. In addition to book discussions, they also interview authors and cover publishing news, including book deals and new releases.MORE Facebook 547Twitter 1.8KInstagram 2.3K Get Email Contact

30. Book Club Reporter Book Reviews

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Book Club Reporter provides book reviews book clubs book recommendations of bestselling books. Book reviews by Laura Jay including reading lists for books clubs and all readers. Find the latest book news and about the author profiles and book summaries and book discussions.MORE Facebook 41Twitter 1.7K Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

31. Science Fiction Book Review Podcast » Podcast Feed

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Luke Burrage reads a science fiction novel and reviews it when he's done. Then he reads another.
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32. Think About It

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Think About It engages today's leading thinkers in conversations about powerful ideas and how language can change the world. Ulrich Baer is a writer, translator, and literary scholar. Uli believes passionately in the transformative power of ideas and books, and that real conversations play a key role in our evolution as conscious, responsible and compassionate people - hence, this podcast.MORE Twitter 1.2K Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

33. Drunk Booksellers: The Podcast

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Drunk Booksellers: The Podcast is an audio ode to books and bookstores. Each episode, your fearless hosts Kim and Emma interview a bookseller about books and bookselling.
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34. Breaking Down Bad Books

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A podcast analyzing trashy bestsellers from a literary perspective. New episodes released every Monday and Friday. Read along with me and let me know your thoughts.
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35. Thoughts from a Page Podcast

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Welcome to Thoughts from a Page Podcast where I interview authors and other individuals in the publishing industry about the latest and greatest books and trends in the industry. Listen to find some great new reads!MORE Facebook 654Twitter 939Instagram 9.7K Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

36. The Book Club Review

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Kate and Laura on the books that get you talking. Every episode we sit down to chat about the books read most recently by our book clubs. What did we make of them? Did they spark debate? And whether we loved them or loathed them, we always try to answer the big question: were they great book club books?MORE Facebook 480Twitter 866Instagram 6.8K Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

37. GSMC Book Review Podcast

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Golden State Media Concepts' Book Review Podcast is for bookworms of all kinds. We talk about books for all ages, from children to young adults to teens to adults. We cover genres from mystery to memoirs, romance to comedy, fantasy to sci fi. If you love to read then this is the podcast for you.MORE Facebook 207Twitter 831Instagram 292 Since Jun 2014 Get Email Contact

38. Nick Schenkel Book Reviews

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Join West Lafayette Public Library Director Nick Schenkel as he reviews books from all walks of literature.
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39. Book Club for Masochists | A Readers' Advisory Podcast

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A Readers' Advisory Podcast about becoming a better library staff by reading books we hate! Every month we read books from a new, randomly picked genre; then on the podcast, we discuss our reading choices, experiences, opinions, appeal factors, and other related topics as friends and library workers.MORE Twitter 699Instagram 188 Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

40. Reader's Corner

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Welcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by Boise State University president emeritus and former Illinois Lieutenant Governor Bob Kustra. Reader's Corner features lively conversations with leading writers, including Pulitzer, National Book Award, and Nobel Prize winners and many best-selling authors. Listen each week for thoughtful interviews about issues and ideas that matter.MORE Facebook 238Twitter 684Instagram 7.2K Get Email Contact

41. Hopeton Hay Podcasts

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Hopeton Hay is the founder, producer, and host of KAZI Book Review and Economic Perspectives, 30 minute radio shows on KAZI 88.7 FM in Austin, Texas.
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42. Maya's Reviews

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Welcome to Maya's Reviews, a podcast for book lovers of all kinds. Whether you like fantasy, science fiction, contemporary, mysteries, or even true-crime novels, you can find something here that appeals to you. Hosted by Maya Grimley, Maya's Reviews dives into a wide array of books that could catch any book lover's eye. Join your fellow bookworm in the weird world of Maya's Reviews. Also check out the reviews posted here on Maya's blog, Maya's Reviews, because who can actually come up with different names these days?MORE Twitter 642 Get Email Contact

43. Bookworm

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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Joe and Mike read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
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44. Periodic effects Cannabis Business & Science

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Periodic effects brings you an insider look at cannabis business operators and the latest studies on cannabis science research. If you're operating in the cannabis industry, a budtender looking to learn more, or a consumer wondering how cannabis can help you, this is the podcast for you!MORE Facebook 583Twitter 473 Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

45. Club Book Podcast

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Club Book brings bestselling, award-winning authors to libraries in the Twin Cities.Club Book is a unique player on the MN literary scene. Working with libraries, we bring authors to all corners of the Twin Cities.MORE Facebook 3.5KTwitter 397 Get Email Contact

46. The Bookstore

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It's like a bookclub but we actually read the book.
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47. ThinkerViews: Views And Reviews

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ThinkerViews provides personal views and reviews for books, magazines, tv serials, movies, websites, technical stuff and more.
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48. Not Now, I'm Reading | Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Genre

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If your reading taste varies across a sea of different genres, then you'll love the hosts of Not Now, I'm Reading. Kay and Chelsea read everything from comic books to fantasy, to romance, to crime, and they want to discuss it all with you. Each episode they'll discuss what they're reading (and occasionally watching) in a fun and positive atmosphere.MORE Twitter 312 Get Email Contact

49. Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz

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All types of running related books are reviewed by 2 non-elite track, marathon and trail runners. Observation and description of running books intended to inform, help and inspire anyone involved or related to running at any level. Practical, hands on insights, opinions and recommendations are given related to each book .MORE Facebook 263Twitter 220Instagram 473 Get Email Contact

50. GoBookMart Reviews

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Gobookmart gives you all updates about the latest novel release, News about authors, News about upcoming series, and books of your interest. In this podcast, we will talk about books/novels. We will cover. How good the story is? Is it worth your time?MORE Facebook 777Twitter 143Instagram 999 Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

51. Hand Tool Book Review

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The podcast for woodworms - hand tool woodworkers who like to read about woodworking too! Join in now and have a listen to the podcast.
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52. Longbox Review | Comic Book Podcast

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Comic Book Reviews and Discussion, The Gutters (audio journal), The Legion Project, and Center Seat (Star Trek).
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53. Sharing Stories | Book reviews by kids for kids

Follow Brought to you by Dyslexia Canada, Sharing Stories is a show where kids share their latest book reviews and discuss their reading adventures. Perfect for all ages and reading abilities, if you love books and want to know what to read next, you're in the right place! If you have dyslexia, you can become a member of CELA to get audiobooks and digital books for free.MORE Get Email Contact

54. Things That Make You Go Hmmm Book Review Podcast

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Podcast that reviews popular nonfiction books.
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55. Hook of a Book

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Are you a kid who loves reading? Are you a kid who WANTS to love reading? Are you an adult who is listening with your child? Are you just a plain adult? Well, whoever you are, this podcast is for you! I, Ellie Mano, age 12, will review books for kids of all ages. You'll love the fun way that I talk about books. I will invite guests to review as well!MORE Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

56. ADVENTURESOME REVIEWS

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Book Reviews for fantasy indie books, similar to Siskel and Ebert for movies. Set your compass to adventure and let's discover indie authors. However, before you hoist up your britches, strap on your waders, and harness the gators, grab the scotch but skip the rocks; for, undoubtably, we're daring the quagmire, but don't you worry it won't be too dire unless we happen into a fire. So climb aboard, take a seat, dust off your specs and then pour the scotch to brave the untamed jungle of indie books with us.MORE Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

57. The Junot Files with Jim Junot

Follow The Junot Files is an interview show which features authors (including actors, actresses and celebrities) who write about Hollywood, TV and everything in between, hosted by Jim Junot.
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58. Bookshelf Remix

Follow In Bookshelf Remix, Sophia and Elaina, two professional readers get stuck into reading for fun and things get very nerdy. Drop in on their conversations and follow along as a Mexican-American and Filipina-Canadian discuss books (including spoilers!) by BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled, and other historically marginalised authors and take a deep dive into themes they want to learn more about.MORE Get Email Contact

59. The Curious Reader Podcast

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This is a podcast that explores books and their connection to teen's experiences. Teen Services Library Assistant, Stacey Desrosiers, and School Library Media Specialist, Melissa Mannon, discuss books and the events represented in their pages.MORE Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

60. Romance Book Review Podcast

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This is a podcast to discuss romance books and give a review and rating. It is to help romance book readers find the next great read or a new author to explore. Each podcast is broken into two sections, separated by a music interlude to let you know when Part II - The Pivot Point has started. Part I - A spoiler-free review of the book to help you discover if you want to read the book or not. Part II - There are mild spoilers about the book as Heidi does a deep dive to explore what she liked or didn't like and give you the details on why.MORE Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

61. The Inside Flap | An Offbeat Book Review Podcast

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A Comedy Podcast About Books by Three Book Lovers - based in Denver, Colorado.
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62. Books & Banter with Deb and Nay

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Books & Banter with Deb and Nay is a podcast featuring two coworkers and friends who talk about their online book club selection, but then can't help themselves and start talking about everything else!MORE Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact