100 Best Book Podcasts

1. The Book Review Podcast

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.
Podcast nytimes.com
Email ****@nytimes.com
Apple Rating 4.1 / 5Facebook Followers 18.2MTwitter Followers 44.7M Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media 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. What Should I Read Next?

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, she makes recommendations about what to read next.
Podcast modernmrsdarcy.com
Email ****@modernmrsdarcy.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 65.6KInstagram Followers 83.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

3. Overdue

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.
Podcast overduepodcast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 3.8KTwitter Followers 4.4K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 72 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. The Book Riot Podcast

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.
Podcast bookriot.com
Email ****@bookriot.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 880.2KTwitter Followers 245KInstagram Followers 300.2K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 48 min Since May 2013 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Professional Book Nerds

We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, 'Why not share the conversation!' Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. The titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries.
Podcast professionalbooknerds.com
Email ****@rakuten.overdrive.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 53 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. Book Reviews Kill

Join Evan and Chad as they delve deep into the world of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Novels.
Podcast bookreviewskill.podbean.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 71 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. Books Unbound

Unbinding books to get to their heart with Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Instagram Followers 28.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 67 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Nerdette

Nerdette is a weekly interview show that helps you unwind with fun conversations, inspiring ideas, and delightful recommendations. And join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for the Nerdette Bookclub!
Podcast wbez.org
Email ****@wbez.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 7KTwitter Followers 11.5KInstagram Followers 46.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. All the Books

All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week's new book releases.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@bookriot.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 879.9KInstagram Followers 300.2K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 31 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz

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 .
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 177Twitter Followers 89Instagram Followers 348 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 79 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. Bookworm

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.
Podcast bookworm.fm
Email ****@bookworm.fm
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 511Instagram Followers 690 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 93 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. New Books in Science

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.
Podcast newbooksnetwork.com
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 7.3KTwitter Followers 11.6K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 55 min Since Feb 2008 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. Thoughts from a Page Podcast

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!
Podcast thoughtsfromapage.com
Email ****@att.net
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 607Twitter Followers 820Instagram Followers 8.9K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 37 min Since Jun 2020 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Read to Lead Podcast

If you believe as I do, that intentional and consistent reading is key to success in business and in life, then this is your podcast. My goal each week is to bring you key thoughts and insights from my conversations with those I consider to be among today's brightest minds: our generation's non-fiction authors. We discuss their 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. The Read to Lead Podcast is a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee.
Podcast readtoleadpodcast.com
Email ****@readtoleadpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 999Twitter Followers 4.7KInstagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min Since Oct 2014 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Books and Boba

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.
Podcast booksandboba.com
Email ****@booksandboba.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 507Twitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 1.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Longbox Review Podcast

Comic Book Reviews and Discussion, The Gutters (audio journal), The Legion Project, and Center Seat (Star Trek).
Podcast longboxreview.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 102Twitter Followers 901 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 73 min Since Jul 2010 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast

Each week, the Drunk Guys tackle a famous book while drinking craftbeer matching the book, characters, themes, etc. What beer goes with Orwell's 1984? Founder's Dissenter IPA, of course. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Seven pumpkin beers. A great podcast for readers, drinkers, or anyone with a raunchy sense of humor. Way better than English class.
Podcast drunkguysbookclub.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 154Instagram Followers 831 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 64 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. Shelf Addiction Podcast

Features book club-style book chats, book and audiobook reviews, author and audiobook narrator interviews, and other bookish topic conversations. It's like listening in on your favorite book club. With candid conversations and book recommendations, we will feed your shelf addiction!
Podcast shelfaddiction.com
Email ****@shelfaddiction.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 817Instagram Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 63 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. Literary Aviatrix

Join Liz Booker as she interviews authors whose books feature women in aviation from across genres, historical periods, and types of flying, and be inspired by the tenacity, adventure, and courage of our sisters in the air. Liz not only promotes books featuring women in aviation, but also provides the tools and information for other women to tell their stories. Check out Writers' Room interviews for in-depth discussions on writing, publishing, and book promotion.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 5.2K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 54 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

20. The Bookshop Podcast

The Bookshop Podcast began as a speaker series, grew into a podcast, and in 2022 we presented our first writing workshop with Rosa Rogers, a Doctor of Philosophy in The Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research. TBP is an interview-style weekly show where host Mandy Jackson-Beverly speaks to authors, independent bookshop owners, specialists in social justice and the environment, and booksellers worldwide. Her guests are well-researched, and her interviews focus on community, culture, and books.
Podcast thebookshoppodcast.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@cricketpublishing.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 7.9K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 39 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Just the Right Book Podcast

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.
Podcast bookpodcast.com
Email ****@justtherightbookpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 28Twitter Followers 1.9K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

22. When In Romance

When In Romance is a biweekly show dedicated to romance novel news, gushing, and book recommendations!
Podcast bookriot.com
Email ****@bookriot.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 880KInstagram Followers 300.2K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 58 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

23. The Brighton Book Club

A podcast dedicated to all things literary and bookish in Brighton & beyond. Anna interviews authors, publishers, and people working in literature programs get recommendations from booksellers and bloggers, and shares the best upcoming events.
Podcast audioboom.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 59 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. Well-Read

As librarians, books are kind of our thing. Listen in as we talk about what we're reading, make book recommendations, and all sorts of book-related fun.
Podcast wellread.podbean.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 617Instagram Followers 314 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

25. Can't Lit

A monthly podcast on all things Canadian and literature. Hosted by Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee.
Podcast cantlit.ca
Email ****@sookfong.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 631Twitter Followers 3.6K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 71 min Since Apr 2014 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

26. Badass Literature Society

Simply a book review podcast. We read the books, then we talk about them. Each review is in two parts: a spoiler-free summary and review, and then a spoiler-heavy in-depth discussion and review.
Podcast badassliteraturesociety.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Instagram Followers 177 Frequency 8 episodes / year Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

27. Lori & Julia's Book Club

It's Lori & Julia's Book Club, as heard on myTalk 107.1 radio! These best friends turned sisters-in-law do in-depth author interviews and give recommendations for everything from non-fiction to psychological thrillers. You can't fail out of this book club. Stick with Lori & Julia and you'll never go without a good book again!
Podcast podcastone.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 13 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

28. Book Off!

Each episode sees two authors go head to head in a war of the words, championing a book they love and think we should all read...but only one can win.This book podcast features an incredible array of authors from across the globe and some amazing, and sometimes unexpected, book recommendations.
Podcast play.acast.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 6 episodes / year Avg Length 49 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

29. Bookshelf Remix

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 88Twitter Followers 62Instagram Followers 251 Frequency 8 episodes / year Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

30. Book Public

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.
Podcast tpr.org
Host Yvette Benavides
Email ****@tpr.org
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 39.6KTwitter Followers 18.4KInstagram Followers 16.5K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

31. Classics Out Loud

More images We take great books that have stood the test of time and make completely new, high quality recordings released as an episodic podcast. Add this podcast to your collection so you always have something amazing to listen to. Surprise yourself by enjoying books that you always meant to read but never quite got around to! All our audio recordings are of content either free of copyright restrictions or we have obtained copyright permission for this purpose. These recordings are (c) Copyright 2023 Classics Out Loud Podcast.
Podcast classicsoutloud.com
Facebook Followers 262 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 14 min Listen on Apple Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn Popular Post A Study in Scarlet - Chapter 1 - Sherlock Holmes View More