60 Best Midwest Book Podcasts

1. Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People

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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 patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.MORE Hosts Sarah Maclean, Jennifer Prokop
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Email ****@sarahmaclean.net
Location Washington, United States
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2. Banned Books

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Welcome to Banned Books, where we read and converse with the rebel children, the holy mischief-makers of God, who fight against the kind of useless religious, spiritual, and moral methods of life improvement that seeks to smother the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We want to introduce you to those who forgot everything except Jesus Christ and him crucified...MORE Hosts Christopher Gillespie, Donavon Riley
Producer/Network 1517 Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 258Facebook 95.5KInstagram 17.9K Avg Length 158 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
Host Kerri Miller
Producer/Network Minnesota Public Radio
Email ****@mpr.org
Location Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 208Facebook 283.1KTwitter 263.2KInstagram 217.5K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Book Nook

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Listen to the Book Nook with Vick Mickunas for intimate conversations about books with the writers who create them.Vick Mickunas introduced the Book Nook author interview program for WYSO in 1994. Over the years, he has produced more than 1,700 interviews with writers, musicians, poets, politicians, and celebrities...MORE Producer/Network Vick Mickunas
Email ****@wyso.org
Location Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 13.9KTwitter 4.8KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Batman Book Club

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A podcast exploring the Dark Knight Library.
Host Ryan Lower
Producer/Network Ryan Lower
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Location United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 95Twitter 1.7K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Book Drop

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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
Hosts Melanie Feyerherm Schultz, Angela Lapin
Producer/Network Omaha Public Library
Email ****@omahalibrary.org
Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 20.5KTwitter 10.2KInstagram 9.2K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.MORE Hosts Bryan Cohen, H. Claire Taylor
Producer/Network Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs
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Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 390Facebook 1.9KTwitter 925 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2014 Get Email Contact

8. Alter Ego Comics Presents

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Comic book reviews and commentary on the comics industry form the team at Alter Ego Comics - Lima, Ohio's comic book store.
Hosts Alex, Jared, Laura
Producer/Network Alter Ego Comics
Email ****@alteregocomics.com
Location Lima, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 9.8KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. All About Books

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A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.
Host Pat Leach
Producer/Network Nebraska Public Media
Email ****@nebraskapublicmedia.org
Location Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 56.7KTwitter 20.6KInstagram 8.7K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Lori & Julia's Book Club

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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!MORE Hosts Lori Barghini, Julia Cobb
Producer/Network myTalk 107.1 | Hubbard Radio
Email ****@hbi.com
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 13.8K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Book Lounge by Libby

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We're not just 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. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!MORE Host Joey Skelley
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
Email ****@overdrive.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 350 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Comic Book Queers: Legacy

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The original LGBTQ comic book podcast! With a heavy skew towards The X-Men and The MCU. Hosted by dumb bitches @thebrettmannest and @TheEvilJeff. He's/Him's
Hosts Jeff Maccubbin, Brett Mannes
Producer/Network Universehead Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 89Facebook 117Twitter 4.4KInstagram 250 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Extra Issues

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Extra Issues is a comics podcast & reading club dedicated to covering a wide variety of comic book styles, themes, and creators! In this My Marvelous Year spinoff, hosts Zack and Charlotte choose a topic and then choose and discuss a selection of comics within that topic. Hop in anywhere and join the club!MORE Hosts Charlotte Fierro, Zack Deane
Producer/Network By Charlotte Fierro & Zack Deane
Email ****@comicbookherald.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 56Facebook 5.7KTwitter 8.2KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. New Books in Sports

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Interviews with Scholars of Sport about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports
Hosts Paul Knepper, Hollay Ghadery, Reighan Gillam, Jana Byars
Producer/Network New Books Network
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 9KTwitter 16K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. New Books in Philosophy

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Interview with Philosophers about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/philosophy
Hosts Robert B. Talisse, Malcolm Keating, Carrie Figdor, Sarah Tyson
Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 185Facebook 9KTwitter 16K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Jun 2011 Get Email Contact

16. The Sample Chapter Podcast

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The podcast that helps you find your next favorite book. In each episode, an author answers a few questions during a short interview that allows listeners to get to know them better and perhaps hear about their other works. Then the author reads a sample chapter from one of their books.MORE Host Jason A. Meuschke
Producer/Network Jason A Meuschke
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Location Missouri, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 543Twitter 934Instagram 283 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast

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** VISIT https://twoheadednerd.com/episodes FOR OUR ENTIRE ARCHIVE OF SHOWS! ** For more than 10-years ex-comic book store managers and best buddies Joe and Matt have been reviewing, discussing, and suggesting comic books for their loyal listenerds. Join Joe and Matt each week as they review new comics, get pulled into the comic time stream to review classic comics based on a theme, and make their must-read picks for new comic book day...MORE Hosts Joe Patrick, Matt Baum
Producer/Network Joe & Matt
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 884Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Lit Society: Books and Drama

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Laugh out loud and fall in love again with reading! Thursdays, join life-long friends Kari and Alexis as they use literature to humorously explore pop culture and personal peculiarities. Travel across worlds real and imagined via dramatic readings of their favorite passages. Take a break from your routine with a book club that's LIT!Find Alexis and Kari on social media @LitSocietyPod and get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama. Lit Society is independently owned and operated...MORE Hosts Alexis Honoria, Kari Herrera
Producer/Network Kari Herrera and Alexis Honoria
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19. Page Count

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Page Count, presented by the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library, features interviews with authors, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary advocates in and from the state of Ohio.MORE Host Laura Maylene Walter
Producer/Network Ohio Center for the Book
Email ****@cpl.org
Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 1.1KTwitter 955 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Novel Pairings

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Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won't get too academic about it. We'll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.MORE Hosts Chelsey F., Sara Hildreth
Producer/Network Novel Pairings
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 634Facebook 530Twitter 128Instagram 10.7K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

21. BAM POW Comic Hour

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This is a comic book podcast where we review comic stories featured in the hardcover format, as well as other interesting and iconic stories from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies that we would like to share with our audience.MORE Hosts Andrew Galauner, Chris Ramos
Producer/Network Andrew Galauner and Chris Ramos
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 145 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

22. Reedsy Live: The Podcast

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A community of 1,000,000 authors and publishing professionals. We help authors create and market the best indie books ? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud for a new episode every week!MORE Hosts Casimir M. Stone, Lydia Stevens
Producer/Network Reedsy
Email ****@reedsy.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 113Facebook 55.2KTwitter 36.2KInstagram 60.1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

23. Found Family Book Hive

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Explore the magic of storytelling with authors, librarians, book sellers, and fellow book lovers. Join us as we share book recommendations along with our monthly book club! Dive into 'Found Family Book Hive' today!Formerly known as Books and Brands.MORE Hosts Cale Henry, Jen Smith, Danielle Atkisson
Producer/Network Danielle Atkisson
Email ****@thesilverliningdesign.com
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24. Sex Ed Book Review

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We're reading all of the books about sex ed and sexuality, so you don't have to! But we'll tell you all about the books, so you'll want to read them!
Hosts Landa Fox, Barbara Gross
Producer/Network Sex Ed Book Review
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25. Club Book

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Club Book is a unique program collaborating with library systems in the Twin Cities to pair bestselling and award-winning authors with audiences. Our guests present on their latest work, their creative process, and share some unforgettable stories. Whether you are interested in mysteries, memoirs, or a mix of everything, Club Book has something for you!MORE Host Slade Kemmet
Producer/Network Club Book
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Location Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 3.5KTwitter 397 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Book Gang

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Are you looking for your next book recommendation? This book podcast celebrates debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book selections. Expand your book stack with these recommendations and look at the book industry behind the scenes with Amy Allen Clark (MomAdvice.com). She shares the microphone with her favorite writers and bookstagrammers to help you have your best reading year ever.MORE Host Amy Allen Clark
Producer/Network Amy Allen Clark
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 78Instagram 21.1K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Book Marketing Simplified

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Marketing consultant Jenn Hanson-dePaula sits down with her partner, Marcus to chat about marketing strategies and processes that can help authors connect with their readers and sell more books. Save time with marketing and spend more time writing!MORE Hosts Jenn Hanson-dePaula, Marcus dePaula
Producer/Network Jenn Hanson-dePaula
Email ****@mixtus.me
Location Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 2.5KTwitter 13.1KInstagram 25 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

28. The Bookstore

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It's like a book club, but we actually read the book. Join hosts Becca and Corinne as they recreate their days working and hanging out at their local independent book store.
Hosts Becca, Corinne
Producer/Network Awkwardly Social Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 119Facebook 99Twitter 370Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Tiny Book Club

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A podcast from the librarians at the Glenview Public Library
Hosts Ethan Fardoux, Ann O'Donnell, Maggie
Producer/Network Librarians of the Glenview Public Library
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Location Glenview, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 3.6KTwitter 835Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Hit the Books

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Welcome to Hit The Books presented by FanDuel. This is your source for NCAA sports betting content powered by The Hammer Betting Network. This channel looks to provide you with the highest quality college football and college basketball betting content across multiple divisions from bets and picks to insight and analysis. On this feed, we house a multitude of shows with creators such as Joey Knish and Brad Powers.Follow this feed to keep up to date with all of the great content and go to The Hammer website for all of your sports betting content needs: https://thehammer.bet/MORE Hosts Brad Powers, Joey Knish
Producer/Network The Hammer Betting Network
Email ****@thehammer.bet
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 460 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Crimson Cowl Comic Club

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We are a weekly comic club that formed at a storefront for a comic book store.
Hosts Anthony Laatsch, Katie Gloyd, David Gloyd, Kirby
Producer/Network Crimson Cowl Comic Club
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 549Twitter 121Instagram 80 Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Book Talk, etc.

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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
Hosts Tina, Hannah, Renee
Producer/Network Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 664 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Book Review

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Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the latest books and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on Mondays.
Host Suzanne Perez
Producer/Network KMUW
Email ****@kmuw.org
Location Wichita, Kansas, United States
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 11.9KTwitter 7KInstagram 4.3K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

34. Book Talk with Cara Putman

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Have you ever wondered where an author gets an idea for their story? Or how their book went from idea to book? In Book Talk with Cara Putman, I chat with your favorite Christian authors about all things books, writing, and life!MORE Host Cara Putman
Producer/Network Cara Putman
Email ****@caraputman.com
Location Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 8.2KTwitter 11.2K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good Read

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Chris and Emily discuss books and literary adventures
Hosts Chris Wolak, Emily Fine
Producer/Network Book Cougars
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 140Facebook 956Twitter 828 Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Peculiar Book Club Podcast

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Weird Science, Bizarre History, & Strange Medicine: we host authors of PECULIAR nonfiction! Want to know why animals evolved to suck blood? Or the secrets of sword-swallowers? Curious about Vagina Obscura? Or the astrophysics of a dying universe? We've 3 shows to tempt you: the PBC podcast (from Mary Roach to Ed Yong), Peculiar at the Movies with Davey Berris (where factoids meet celluloid); and Peculiar in Mystery (thrillers true crime!) Join host Brandy Schillace, as seen on THE UNBELIEVABLE with Dan Aykroyd, for oddities, oddballs, and the unexpected! If you're weird, you're family!MORE Hosts Dr. Brandy Schillace, Davey Berris, Darren Cross
Producer/Network Peculiar Book Club Podcast
Email ****@bschillace.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 543Twitter 1.8KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

37. Give Attendance to Reading

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Welcome to Give Attendance to Reading, the podcast of Max, Charlie, and Zack Taylor. We are three brothers preparing for Christian ministry who love to read and talk, so we made this podcast. Here we offer summaries of and discussions around some of the best books in Christian literature, one chapter at a time. By listening in each week, not only will you hear a condensed, 'cliffs notes' synopsis of each book, but you will also get commentary on the topics discussed along with our take on how the information should translate to real-life application. Thanks for listening, let's get into it!MORE Hosts Zack Taylor, Max Taylor, Charlie Taylor
Producer/Network Max Taylor
Email ****@icloud.com
Location Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. Books & Whatnot

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Books & Whatnot is a conversation between those who provide book coverage for KMUW listeners. Beth Golay hosts the Marginalia podcast, where she interviews authors about their work, and Suzanne Perez is KMUW's resident book reviewer. Books & Whatnot is part of the NPR Podcast Network.MORE Hosts Beth Golay, Suzanne Perez
Producer/Network KMUW
Email ****@kmuw.org
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 11.9KTwitter 7KInstagram 4.3K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Read. Return. Repeat.

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Read. Return. Repeat. is a podcast produced by the staff of the Wichita Public Library. We visit with authors and other guests on a (mostly) monthly basis. Join us to learn what's happening in the world of books and at the Library.MORE Hosts Sara Dixon, Daniel Pewewardy
Producer/Network Wichita Public Library
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Wichita, Kansas, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 19.5KInstagram 4.9K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. U.P. Notable Books Club

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Each month, the U.P. Notable Books Club brings you another award-winning author Q&A from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These writers have been awarded the U.P. Notable Books Award and host a lively discussion with a dial-in audience as moderated by Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library in Crystal Falls, Michigan.MORE Host Evelyn Gathu
Producer/Network Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association
Email ****@crystalfallslibrary.org
Location Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.2KTwitter 236 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. Romance Roundup

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Reader Seeks Romance channel's Romance Roundup shares lists of current and upcoming must-read romance books curated by hosts Liz Donatelli and romance author Libby Kay.
Hosts Liz Donatelli, Libby Kay
Producer/Network Reader Seeks Romance channel
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 264Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

42. The Sapphic Book Review

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Fun and informative interviews with the best sapphic fiction writers. We talk about their books, but also about who they are as people. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoy bringing it to you. MORE Host Laura Green
Producer/Network Laura Green
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Location Missouri, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

43. Book Spider

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Book Spider (previously known as The God Setebos) is a book-of-the-week podcast primarily covering novels, with the occasional detour into nonfiction, literary criticism, poetry, and music. We pride ourselves in running a smart podcast for the discerning listener, and we strive for the highest level of intellectual rigor.Our mascot, the book spider, sits in its cold corner, gathering its web of text, looking at the world with its calm, chilly eyes.MORE Host Patrick Barney
Producer/Network Xi Draconis Books
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

44. The Englewood Review of Books Podcast

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An ongoing, thoughtful conversation about the reading life brought to you by the editors and contributors to the Englewood Review of Books. Panelists discuss how they engage in reading, what it means to read well, and of course the books and writers they enjoy. Expect lively discussions about books from all genres from a rotating group of writers and readers who care about reading well.MORE Hosts C. Christopher Smith, Joel Wentz
Producer/Network Englewood Review
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Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

45. Print Run Podcast

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Print Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writing industries that too often are glossed over by conventional wisdom, institutional optimism, and false seriousness. We're book people, and we want to examine the questions that lie at the heart of that life: why do books, specifically, matter? In a digital world, what cultural ground does book publishing still occupy? Whether it's trends in the queries from writers that hit our inboxes or the social ramifications of an industry that pays so little..MORE Hosts Erik Hane, Laura Zats
Producer/Network Erik Hane and Laura Zats
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 334 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. Fangirls and Fairytales Bookpod

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Join Tiffany, Megan, Katie, and Kayla as they fangirl over their favorite fairytales! From dragons to faerie smut to sharp-jawed villains, we will be discussing, laughing, making connections, and theorizing about our favorite characters and magical worlds.In this book club-style podcast, there will be spoilers! By the nature of the books, there are adult scenes and language, therefore this podcast is recommended for ages 18 and up. What Fairytale are we currently Fangirling over? A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas!MORE Hosts Tiffany Ou2019malley, Megan, Katie Petras, Kayla Dawn
Producer/Network Tiffany, Megan, Katie, and Kayla
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 89 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

47. Book Bound

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Capital Area District Libraries is excited to produce the Book Bound podcast which is hosted by some of CADL's literary experts. Content centers around the library and its collection, book recommendations, events, partnerships and services.MORE Hosts Jessica Trotter, Cheryl Lindemann, Marisela Garza
Producer/Network Capital Area District Libraries
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

48. The Great Books

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Hillsdale College's John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.
Host John J. Miller
Producer/Network National Review
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Location New York City, New York, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 1.2MInstagram 127.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

49. Don't Read Drunk

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A podcast about books and booze. Join me each week while I review a new booze, whether it's a beer, wine, or hard liquor. I'll pair it with the book or topic of the week.
Host Jenny
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Location Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 6Instagram 105 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

50. Books From Earth

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Re-live your favorite Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Post-Apocalyptic book
Hosts Josh Smith, Jack, Lusu, Maureen Barrett
Producer/Network Books From Earth
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51. Books with Brookes

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Welcome to 'Books with Brookes,' the podcast where we dive into the world of literature one book at a time! ? Join me, your host Brookes May, as we explore captivating reads like Stephen King's 'The Shining' and Delia Owens' 'Where the Crawdads Sing.'Each month, we'll read a new book and then come together for a lively discussion. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just love chatting about books, this podcast is for you! So grab your favorite book, settle in, and let's embark on this literary journey together. Tune in to 'Books with Brookes' and let the reading adventure begin!MORE Host Brookes May
Producer/Network Chase Smith, Press Play Podcasts, Brookes May
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Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 27Twitter 44Instagram 510 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

52. Talking Addiction & Recovery

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Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book 'Addiction & Recovery' by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field...MORE Host Andrew J. Schreier
Producer/Network Andrew J. Schreier
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Location Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 28Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

53. Comic Book Time Machine

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Reading comics should be fun, and so we're firing up the Comic Book Time Machine to go back in time -- seven days ago or seven decades ago -- to find comics that are fun! Some from our childhood, some from before we were born, some from just a month ago! We cover things like major comic events past and present, series we love, story arcs, and much much more! We're comic fans and we love comics, so our goal is to share that love as we find comics we enjoy.MORE Hosts Ben Avery, Daniel Butcher, Matt Anderson
Producer/Network Comic Book Time Machine
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 1.8KTwitter 106 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jul 2014 Get Email Contact

54. Coach Beard's Book Club - A Ted Lasso Podcast

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A podcast where we discuss books that appear on the show Ted Lasso
Hosts Marita Barth, Andrea, Bex
Producer/Network coachbeardsbookclub
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 9K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

55. The Bookening

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3 guys—a pastor, a scholar, and their gleeful provocateur—discuss the great books. We take God and literature seriously—but the second one not overly so.
Producer/Network Church of the King
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Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 203Facebook 1.4KTwitter 2.4K Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Since Mar 2015 Get Email Contact

56. The Friendly City Books Podcast

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Since 2020, Friendly City Books has served as an independent bookstore and gathering space for book lovers in our hometown of Columbus, Mississippi. Here at Friendly City Books we read every genre, from romance to horror and everything in between, and so do our customers. We can't stop professing our undying love of books to anyone who will listen. And now, through our podcasts, we hope to connect our local community with readers and authors around the world...MORE Producer/Network Friendly City Books
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Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 3.1KTwitter 475Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

57. Improvably Bad: Books

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Improv actors do their best to act out the plot of a book with only the front cover, back cover, and genre.  Then our library staff talk about what they got right but mostly wrong. Don't forget to rate and review!If you would like to contact us you may do so ImprovablyBad@gmail.comor Info@myepl.orgMORE Producer/Network Elkhart Public Library
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Location Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 11.9KTwitter 926Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

58. Goodnight Book

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Two old friends review children's books from the perspective of a cynical parent. Like a book club but you can't talk!
Host Nate Chappell
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

59. Grief Book Roundup

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Find your next great grief read in ten minutes or less with Intuitive Grief Guide and author Shelby Forsythia.
Host Shelby Forsythia
Producer/Network Shelby Forsythia, Intuitive Grief Guide
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Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 3.2K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact