12 Best Pennsylvania Book Podcasts

1. 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 childen's books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.more Hosts Andrew Cunningham, Craig Getting
Producer/Network Headgum
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Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Eric Carle, Paul Beatty +4 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.9K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. PA BOOKS on PCN

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PA Books features authors of books about Pennsylvania-related topics. These hour-long conversations allow authors to discuss both their subject matter and inspiration behind the books.
Producer/Network PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network
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Location Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kim M. Gruenwald, Andrew Browning +4 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 68Facebook 35.3KTwitter 14.6KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

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A horror book recommendation show where I, Stephanie, and a guest pick a niche topic in horror and recommend three books with temperature based scariness ratings. The scariest books are going in the freezer! New episodes every other Tuesday. We're talking horror books, movies and final girl songsmore Host Stephanie Gagnon
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Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Grace Reynolds, Jocelyn Codner +12 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 423Facebook 1.5KTwitter 3KInstagram 17.8K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Book Club with Michael Smerconish

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Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.more Host Michael Smerconish
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@smerconish.com
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Russell Muirhead, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi +33 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 98Facebook 172.4KTwitter 238.9KInstagram 51K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Free Library Podcast

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The Free Library Podcast is an easy way to participate in the author events and lectures that take place at the Parkway Central Library. Visit Author Events to find upcoming events.
Producer/Network Free Library of Philadelphia
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Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Tre Johnson
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 126Facebook 50.2KTwitter 28.1KInstagram 56.7K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Jan 2011 Get Email Contact

6. So, We Bought a Book Shop

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Two writers buy a small-town, local book shop in Lancaster, PA, called Nooks and discover a beautiful community of readers all around them. These are conversations with and about the writers, readers, and books that make the world a better place.more Hosts Shawn Smucker, Maile Silva
Producer/Network Shawn Smucker
Email ****@nooks.gallery
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Daniel Kraus, Christie Purifoy +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Sword and Story Podcast

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WELCOME TO THE SWORD AND STORY PODCAST! The Sword and Story podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books for their boys—stories packed with courage, honor, and adventure. If you're looking for books for your boys with thrilling storytelling from a Christian worldview, then you're in the right place. Join us as we explore books that will help our boys grow to be strong, courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God.more Host Laurie Christine
Email ****@lauriechristine.com
Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 697 Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Booked!

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Booked! is the official podcast of the Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops -- your front-row seat to the world of books, authors, and the stories behind the stories.Join us for conversations with bestselling authors, local literary voices, and the passionate booksellers who bring your favorite reads to life. Whether you're a devoted bibliophile or just looking for your next great read, Booked! is for you. Hosted by bookseller and Events Assistant Dalia Hamilton.more Producer/Network The Doylestown Bookshop
Email ****@doylestownbookshop.com
Location Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Tiffany Schmidt, Philip Fracassi +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Temple University Press Podcast

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A podcast featuring Temple University Press authors talking about their books.
Host Sam Cohn
Producer/Network Temple University Press
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Recent Guests Jane McManus, Dr. Felice Blake
Facebook 2.4KTwitter 6KInstagram 396 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Reading the Rainbow

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Reading the Rainbow is hosted by the LGBTQ+ staff of the Dauphin County Library System in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We work with tens of thousands of books. When we come across a great queer story, we want everyone to know about it! From scifi and contemporary, to romance and YA, we'll read it all, as long as it's good and gay!more Producer/Network Dauphin County Library System
Email ****@dcls.org
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Royal
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 5.6KTwitter 465Instagram 2.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Gather, a Kidlit Podcast

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Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. This podcast was created for those who have a passion for storytelling for children and young adult audiences. We publish podcasts with audio from our free online events, called #Gather. From time to time, we also publish interviews with kidlit authors and illustrators with tips, tricks, ideas, and craft lessons.more Producer/Network The Highlights Foundation
Email ****@highlightsfoundation.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Heather Demetrios, Charles Waters +10 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 9.5KTwitter 5.4KInstagram 2 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Book Fight

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A podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.more Hosts Mike Ingram, Tom McAllister
Producer/Network Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Elisa Gabbert, Sam Ashworth +7 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 334 Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact