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Fresh Air
NPR
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Support public media by joining NPR+ at p...
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Fantasy Fangirls
Fantasy Fangirls
Fantasy Fangirls is a top-charts podcast hosted by sisters Nicole and Lexi, who deep dive into beloved fantasy stories one series at a time. Every episode, they cover several chapters of a book with a uniquely fun summary, then discuss insights, character analysis, foreshadowing, and theories, befor...
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The Book Club
Goalhanger
The Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, brings the historical context behind famous books to life. Each week, the hosts explore a classic or contemporary title, unpacking the world in which it was written and the story behind its author. This is not your typical literature pod...
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Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but real...
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What Should I Read Next?
Anne Bogel
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 now. Then,...
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Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast
Chelsea Devantez
Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.
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The New Yorker: Fiction
The New Yorker
A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
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Storytime for Grownups
Faith Moore
Storytime for Grownups is a podcast that will help you learn to love classic literature. It's like an audio book with built-in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It’s storytime.
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Bad On Paper
Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
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Jeselnik Book Club
The Ringer
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...
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NPR's Book of the Day
NPR
In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them –...
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Selected Shorts
Symphony Space
Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Zero to Well-Read
Book Riot
Part book club, part English class, Zero to Well-Read is a fun and informative guide to the books people talk about like everyone has read them. Each week, hosts Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky take on a new title—from classics you should have read in high school to prize winners, cult favorites to...
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Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories
Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Pod
Fall asleep with your favorite comfort bedtime stories: the complete Sherlock Holmes in timeline order. In each episode, a section of a Sherlock Holmes story will be read aloud in a soothing text-to-speech voice set to relaxation music, to help you get to sleep.
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Book Riot - The Podcast
Book Riot
News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s CEO Jeff O’Neal and Chief of Staff Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, fro...
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Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl Podcast
Grant Davis
A Dungeon Crawler Carl Read-Along Podcast Hosted by Grant Davis, John Rubio, and Martin Thomas, we are discussing the book/audiobook series Dungeon Crawler Carl
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The Currently Reading Podcast
Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
Currently Reading is a weekly book podcast for people who want honest book recommendations and a smarter way to choose their next read. Every Monday, hosts Meredith and Kaytee talk through the books they are currently reading and share spoiler-free book reviews across every genre. They will help y...
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The Book Review
The New York Times
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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can...
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The Chris Hedges Report
Chris Hedges
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews a wide array of authors, journalists, artists and cultural figures on complex topics of history, politics and war.
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Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive Podcast
Abby and Ronnie | Huge Book Nerds
Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: Once you hear these theories, you can't unhear them. Join Abby and Ronnie as we laugh, c...
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Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People
Fated Mates
The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the...
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Sarah's Bookshelves Live
Sarah Dickinson | Sarah's Bookshelves
Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a bi-weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah's Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON'T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE...
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DTFae
DTFae Podcast
DTFae is a podcast for romantasy and romance readers. It’s perfect for both first-time and returning readers, combining read-alongs, re-reads, and book-club discussions hosted by two best friends who are, quite literally, Down To Fae.
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The Prancing Pony Podcast
The Prancing Pony Podcast
The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. Now in its eleventh season, Alan is joined by an all-star cast of co-hosts as he explores more of Middle-earth! Alan and all his co-hosts...
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Book Talk, etc.
Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
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