60 Best Literature Podcasts

1. The Book Review

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.
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2. New Books in Literature

Interviews with Writers about their New Books.
newbooksnetwork.com
Frequency 14 episodes / week Avg Length 39 min Since Jul 2020 more » Play Get Email Contact

3. American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

In each episode, Evan Lampe discusses around 100 pages from the works of American writers.
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Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 34 min Since Feb 2017 more » Play Get Email Contact

4. The Great Books Podcast

This podcast focuses specifically on classic literature. Each show lasts roughly thirty minutes and features a different guest who discusses a chosen classic. The podcast isn't limited to novels and will occasionally discuss plays by authors such as Shakespeare and Chekhov.
nationalreview.com
Facebook Followers 1.1MTwitter Followers 346.3KInstagram Followers 76.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 34 min more » Play Get Email Contact

5. The Writer's Almanac

The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast of poetry and historical interest pieces, usually of literary significance. Each day's offering is five minutes long and contains 'on this day in history' information as well as an accessible poem.
garrisonkeillor.com
Facebook Followers 148.7KTwitter Followers 95 Frequency 6 episodes / week Since Jul 2018 more » Get Email Contact

6. The History of Literature

Amateur literary enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature from ancient epics to contemporary classics. The History of Literature takes a fresh look at some of the most compelling examples of creative genius the world has ever known.
historyofliterature.com
Facebook Followers 4.4KTwitter Followers 2.8K Frequency 8 episodes / month Avg Length 66 min Since Oct 2015 more » Play Get Email Contact

7. The Left Page

A podcast about Literature and Leftism! Understanding literary works, themes, authors and more from a Left perspective!
shows.acast.com
Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 84 min Since Feb 2019 more » Play Get Email Contact

8. CraftLit | Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers

CraftLit is a weekly podcast for people who love, read, and curious about classic literature
craftlit.com
Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 69 min Since Apr 2006 more » Play Get Email Contact

9. Versify - Poetry and English Literature

Three genial enthusiasts read and discuss poetry.
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Twitter Followers 361 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 110 min Since Oct 2019 more » Play Get Email Contact

10. The Archive Project

In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world's best writers over the first 30 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.
literary-arts.org
Facebook Followers 10.4KTwitter Followers 9.7KInstagram Followers 8.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 62 min more » Play Get Email Contact

11. Literally Literary

From the Humanities Collaborative at EPCC-UTEP & the Papagayo Project, this podcast dissects culturally-relevant literature: novels, memoirs, poetry, comics, zines, & short stories. We love reading & analyzing books, comparing their adaptations, & connecting their allusions. We also feature special guests, including the authors themselves.
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Facebook Followers 342Twitter Followers 627Instagram Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 55 min Since Sep 2019 more » Play Get Email Contact

12. An Overview of English Literature

Short episodes on the fascinating history of English literature by a literary scholar and lecturer.
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Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 36 min Since Aug 2020 more » Play Get Email Contact

13. The Joys of Teaching Literature

Teaching literature in high school is about connecting the past, the present, and the future with the imagination. The study of literature can be fun, relevant, and meaningful for all students if we focus on inspiring creative and curious thinkers and writers. This podcast will deal with new technologies, consciousness, identity, love, culture, classroom management, omniscient narration, rhythm, and all the other topics related to teaching English.
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Facebook Followers 722Twitter Followers 5Instagram Followers 865 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min Since May 2020 more » Play Get Email Contact

14. The Bible as Literature

Each week, Dr. Richard Benton, Fr. Marc Boulos and guests discuss the content of the Bible as literature. On Tuesdays, Fr. Paul Tarazi presents an in-depth analysis of the biblical text in the original languages.
tbal.transistor.fm
Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 253 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 23 min Since Jan 2014 more » Play Get Email Contact

15. Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work, and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature.
danivee.com.au
Facebook Followers 960Twitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 4.2K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 41 min Since Oct 2017 more » Play Get Email Contact

16. You're Booked

Welcome to You are Booked, the podcast for literary nosy parkers who would like the chance to snoop around their favorite author's bookshelves. I am Daisy Buchanan, your Book Inspector, and I will 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, and those impressive heavyweight hardbacks that make them look like intellectual giants even though they could not get beyond the first twenty pages.
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Facebook Followers 283Twitter Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 2K Frequency 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 52 min Since Oct 2018 more » Play Get Email Contact

17. Fantasy Literature

Fantasy Literature has emerged as one of the most important genres over the past few decades and now enjoys extraordinary levels of popularity. The impact of Tolkiens Middle-earth works and the serialization of George Martins Game of Thrones books have moved these and their contemporaries into mainstream culture. As the popularity grows so does interest in the roots of fantasy, the main writers and themes, and how to approach these texts.
podcasts.ox.ac.uk
Twitter Followers 9.1K Frequency 5 episodes / quarter Since May 2020 more » Get Email Contact

18. Chinese Literature Podcast

This podcast is an open-up to the field of Chinese Literary studies, bringing the Middle Kingdom to You One Chat at a Time.
chineseliteraturepodcast.com
Twitter Followers 935Instagram Followers 273 Frequency 2 episodes / month Since Apr 2016 more » Play Get Email Contact

19. Passager Books - Burning Bright Podcast

A short weekly podcast featuring poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by writers who have been published by Passager, a nonprofit literary journal, and press highlighting the work of older writers.
passagerbooks.com
Facebook Followers 856Twitter Followers 262Instagram Followers 286 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 7 min more » Play Get Email Contact

20. Didion, Hawthorne, and the In-Between (DH&I)

A podcast that underscores the relevancy of literature in the 21st Century through analysis and discussion.
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Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 37 min Since Mar 2019 more » Play Get Email Contact

21. Can't Lit

A monthly podcast on all things Canadian and literature. Hosted by Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee.
cantlit.ca
Facebook Followers 631Twitter Followers 3.8K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 71 min Since Apr 2014 more » Play Get Email Contact

22. The Literary Life Podcast

A podcast exploring all aspects of a life cultivated by books and stories.
theliterary.life
Instagram Followers 7K Frequency 1 episode / week Since Apr 2019 more » Get Email Contact

23. Novel Conversations

Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world's greatest works of classic literature, in 35 minutes you get the whole story from cover to cover. In each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers and the three of them give their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way.
evergreenpodcasts.com
Facebook Followers 462Twitter Followers 927 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 39 min Since Aug 2016 more » Play Get Email Contact

24. The Artsy Raven Podcast

JF Garrard (writer, editor and publisher) interviews authors, editors, agents, publishers and other art industry professionals about what inspires them to create and what led to their success. Writers on the podcast will showcase their work by reading from their book. If are an author, a potential author or a reader who just wants to hear about what goes on in a writer's mind and the publishing industry, this is the podcast for you.
jfgarrard.com
Facebook Followers 193Twitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 31 min more » Play Get Email Contact

25. Book Fight! | Tough love for literature

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!
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Twitter Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 episode / month Since Apr 2012 more » Get Email Contact

26. Just the Best Literature

Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles.
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Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 29 min Since Dec 2018 more » Play Get Email Contact

27. SUBTEXT Literature and Film Podcast

SUBTEXT is a podcast about the human condition, and what we can learn about it from the greatest inventions of the human imagination: fiction, film, drama, poetry, essays, and criticism. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O'Luanaigh explore life's big questions by conducting a close reading of a text or film and co-writing an audio essay about it in real time.
subtextpodcast.com
Facebook Followers 449Twitter Followers 420 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 50 min Since Jul 2020 more » Play Get Email Contact

28. Hardcore Literature

Welcome to your new favorite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you will love Hardcore Literature. Provocative poems, evocative epics, and life-changing literary analyses. We don't just read the great books - we live them. Together we'll suck the marrow out of Shakespeare, Homer, and Tolstoy. We'll relish the most moving art ever committed to the page and stage from every age. Join us on the reading adventure of a lifetime.
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Twitter Followers 122 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 71 min Since Oct 2019 more » Play Get Email Contact

29. The Global Novel: a literature podcast

The Global Novel is a podcast that shares a critical lens on the narrative features of world literatures from antiquity to modernity and aims to make academic education in literature accessible to the world.
theglobalnovel.com
Facebook Followers 52Twitter Followers 7 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 21 min more » Play Get Email Contact

30. Unsound Methods

A literary fiction podcast that is different from the usual publicity mill. We to talk to fellow writers of literary fiction about their process and, since we started in 2018, we've spoken to everyone from winners of the Nobel prize, Prix Goncourt, Leipziger Buchmesse, and Man Booker International prize to debut novelists and short story writers. We want to share conversations about the nitty-gritty of writing fiction and explore what makes fiction 'real'.
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Facebook Followers 62Twitter Followers 935 Frequency 3 episodes / year more » Get Email Contact

31. The Guardian Books podcast

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.
theguardian.com
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32. Latin American Literature MSU

In this podcast, we will be discussing poems, novels, short stories, and plays from Latin America in English.
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33. Dear Literature

Welcome to Dear Literature, a new podcast where two friends, Alyssa and Vanessa, discuss books, writing, and publishing.
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34. Literary Disco

Writers talk about reading. Hosted by Tod Goldberg, Julia Pistell, and Rider Strong.
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Facebook Followers 3.2KTwitter Followers 5.1K Since Mar 2012 more » Play Get Email Contact

35. American Literature Association Conversations

The American Literature Association, a coalition of societies devoted to the study of American authors, gathers leading scholars and teachers of American literature for compelling roundtable discussions of the pressing issues that define the discipline today.
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Twitter Followers 3.9K Since Jul 2020 more » Play Get Email Contact

36. Undergrads Literature

My name is Luciano Cabral and I'm currently a university lecturer for Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil. This podcast debates American Literature and American Culture.
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37. Top Books of Literature

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Top Books of Literature podcast- a place, where we discuss, review, and share our opinions on some of the greatest books ever written, and attempt to figure out the mystery of why they are as great as they are. More than sharing a critical insight of the books' contents to you all, the attempt here is to initiate a refreshed discussion about books, and hopefully, inspire and motivate some of you people to start reading again. My name is Arjun, and I am your host for this podcast. Enjoy Reading!
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38. The Readist - A Classic Literature Podcast

This show is dedicated to our love of Classic Literature. It is intended to interject a healthy dose of the classics into your hectic lives, a couple chapters at a time . Wether you're on your morning commute, tucking in to bed, or working the night shift, these Chapter by Chapter episodes aim to connect us back to our love of these stories, and maybe even help you relax at the same time.
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39. World Literature Podcast

A podcast for assignments created by M.Durkee's World Literature class.
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40. Learning Literature with Purba

Hi! Welcome to the Learning Literature with Purba podcast. My name is Purba Chakraborty. I am an English Literature educator, author, blogger, and content developer from Kolkata, India. Each episode of Learning Literature with Purba is bite-sized, packed with fun facts and information on great literary works, literary devices, literary movements, and literary ages.
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41. Royal Literature

Creative creativity by Poorva Mantri.
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42. Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass continues to inspire, enthrall and educate generations of readers. This collection of poems serves as a vehicle for Whitman's philosophy, ideals, love of nature, and mystical musings and it subsequently became one of the cornerstones of American literature. It has been celebrated in media as diverse as television, rap music, and modern novels and will surely appeal to readers who enjoy poetry and are interested in the literary history of America.
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43. Irritable Book Syndrome

Three friends having fun reading badly written literature.
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44. A Brief History of English and American Literature

Henry Augustin Beers, professor of English at Yale, with the help of John Fletcher Hurst, has written a sweeping thousand 900 year history of English literature, up to the end of the 19th century. Although at times biased and sometimes misguided, his research is sound and his criticism is interesting and quite often very balanced. In addition, the last chapter of each part is Hurst's synopsis of religious and theological literature in the language. This book is interesting from its point of view, but also useful as a jumping-off point for those interested in reading the classics.
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45. Literature and History

This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.
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46. AAWW Radio | New Asian American Writers & Literature

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.
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47. American Women's Literature

This is a collection of 20 short stories and long-form poetry from 1847 to 1922 by various American women writers.
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48. Spirit of American Literature by John Albert Macy

The Spirit of American Literature is a collection of essays reviewing contemporary authors on the literary scene at the turn of the century and assessing the uniquely American characteristics of their growing body of work.
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49. Student's History of American Literature by William Simonds

Engaging history of American Lit from the 1600's up through the late 1890's. The author, who was a professor at Knox College, really put a lot into this, combining national history with his love for literature.
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50. Read Learn Live Podcast

Read Learn Live is your book club discussion taken to the next level. Join host Jon Menaster as he takes a deep dive with an author and a book they've written to learn about their writing process, the how and the why of the book itself, and learn some lessons about life along the way. Jon speaks with fiction and non-fiction authors of all book genres. Learn about your world from a new perspective. Find new books to read. Fall in love with literature again.
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Twitter Followers 229 Since Sep 2016 more » Play Get Email Contact

51. JournalSpotting.

General Medicine Education Podcast to keep up to date with the latest and most important medical literature.
journalspotting.com
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52. Oh No! Lit Class Podcast

Oh No! Lit Class is a semi-educational comedy literature podcast hosted by Megan and RJ, two bitter English grads who are here to tell you all the weird and sexy things you never knew about the books you had to read in school. Let's ruin some literary classics together. New episodes released every other Thursday.
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Facebook Followers 465Twitter Followers 1.7K Since Feb 2017 more » Get Email Contact

53. Lit Literature

The Fantasy and sci-fi book club discussion podcast you have been missing. Literature discussion done right! We, The Shoutouts, from Lyket Entertainment, have a book club discussion on our favorite fantasy and sci-fi literature with select wine, beer, ale, and rum. We will often be reading Brandon Sanderson and the Cosmere, Brent Weeks, Stephen King, Robert Jordan, and many more. We like books, we like fantasy, we like sci-fi, we like craft drinks, and we love shenanigans! Join us, read with us, and get involved in the discussion!
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54. AudioShelf

AudioShelf is a weekly book review podcast for lovers of all things literature. Your hosts, Brad and Britney will discuss many different topics ranging from audiobook reviews, narrator & author interviews and general industry topics. The episodes are enthusiastic, candid and above all else, honest.
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55. That Book was BONKERS

A podcast about literature and history. Every week Linnea Hartsuyker, Jessica Hatch, Manik Hinchey, and Reidan Fredstrom read a piece of literature and discuss its literary merits and historical context.
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Twitter Followers 25 Since Apr 2018 more » Get Email Contact

56. Inland Valley Art and Literature Show

A broadcast in the Inland Valley featuring book-related news and event announcements from around the valley, interviews with local literary figures, readings, storytelling, and all manner of literary works.
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Facebook Followers 118Twitter Followers 36 Since Sep 2017 more » Play Get Email Contact

57. 92Y's Read By

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.
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58. HinduLit | A Podcast On Indian Literature Including Legends, Mythologies, & History

HinduLit - short for Hindu Literature is a podcast on Indian Literature including legends, mythologies, history, culture, & practices in India. We will narrate stories, literature, & history specifically from India or about Indians. Hear our stories on the Hindu Gods like Ganesha, Krishna, & Lakshmi; historic figures such as Gandhi, Ambedkar & more. The podcast will attempt to introduce the novice or the modern listener to the nature of India's evolution in history with a modern perspective.
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