20 Best Reading Podcasts UK Edition 2025

1. Hardcore Literature

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Welcome to your new favourite 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.MORE Host Benjamin McEvoy
Producer/Network Benjamin McEvoy
Email ****@benjaminmcevoy.com
Location United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 122 Avg Length 77 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)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. Grimm Reading

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Join two amateur Grimmologists by the fireside as we read and review the Brothers Grimm, tale by twisted tale.
Hosts Adam Field, Matt Hughes
Producer/Network Adam Field & Matt Hughes
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 270Twitter 500 Avg Length 58 min Get Email Contact

3. In the Reading Corner

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In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or illustrator, this podcast is made with love for you.MORE Host Nikki Gamble
Producer/Network Nikki Gamble
Email ****@justimagine.co.uk
Location Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 3.6KTwitter 13K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

4. Campaign On Dice

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Two men rolling dice and reading a book together. It's cooler than it sounds.
Producer/Network W4B
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 66Twitter 342 Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact

5. Reading Our Times

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Reading Our Times is the podcast that explores the books and the ideas that are shaping us today. It is hosted by Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow at the think tank, Theos.We're going to be talking to some of the world's leading authors about issues like meritocracy, justice, populism, human rights, the brain, liberalism, and religion. Above all, we'll be exploring what these books have to say about the times we live in and about the people we are.So listen with us, and we'll introduce you to authors, books and ideas that illuminate ourselves and our world today...MORE Host Nick Spencer
Producer/Network Theos
Email ****@theosthinktank.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 3.7KTwitter 18.8K Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact

6. A Mouthful of Air: Poetry with Mark McGuinness

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Poems to take your breath away. Hear contemporary poets reading their poems and talking about their inspiration and writing process. Plus Mark McGuinness reading classic poems and sharing his thoughts on what makes them great.MORE Host Mark McGuinness
Producer/Network Mark McGuinness
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 86Twitter 433 Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact

7. Hot Pink Tarot

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A daily Tarot reading for reflection, insight and spiritual awareness.
Host Marie Cherry
Producer/Network Marie Cherry
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Location Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 127Twitter 19 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

8. The 10ofThose Podcast

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This is The 10ofThose Podcast, a show for curious readers seeking to learn more about the Christian literature - how we can read more, read better and use books in our discipleship and evangelism. We discuss all things reading, and its impact on our day to day life, living for Jesus. 10ofThose is a Christian bookseller and publisher, handpicking the best books from across the publisher, selling books that point to Jesus. Everything we sell is discounted and we use our profits to support missions around the world...MORE Host Rob Baggaley
Producer/Network 10ofThose
Email ****@10ofthose.com
Location Leyland, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 7.2KTwitter 7.2K Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

9. Let's Read with Lyla and Dad

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Hi, this is Lyla and… Dad. We LOVE reading great kid's stories and hope you have fun listening to our Podcast. To help us get lots more great stories or request one you'd like to hear, get in touch via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddadOur Patreon exclusive episodes are here;https://open.spotify.com/show/0UXudpP5LA5EdwPEJHqwoX?si=9FN9EDxhRhae_8rSOdgBaw'What do we say, what do we say… we say, let's read!'!Thanks for listening ?MORE Hosts Josh Davis, Lyla
Producer/Network Josh Davis
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

10. Kids Book Review Podcast

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Welcome to Krish's Kids Book Review Podcast!Krish is a 10-year-old book lover who lives in Paris now. He has a passion for reading, and in this podcast, he shares his love for books with kids like him. In this podcast, Krish reviews kids books, interviews authors, explores new vocabulary, offers fun riddles and trivia related to the books he reviews, making each episode a fun-filled experience.If you have any book recommendations, or you simply want to share your thoughts about the podcast, you can send an email to Krish at KidsBookReview@hotmail.com. Krish would love to hear from you!MORE Producer/Network Krish
Email ****@hotmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact

11. The Uncanny X-Cast

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The Uncanny X-Cast is the net's best podcast featuring reviews and analysis of Marvel's Mighty Mutants. Focusing almost exclusively on the comics, It's hosted by two long-time friends and X-fans, one of whom has been reading consistently for 20 years and one of whom has just returned to the X-books after a decade long hiatus. Consequently, the 'cast is accessible to both long time and new readers...MORE Hosts Robert Briscoe, Brian Perillo
Producer/Network The Uncanny X-Cast
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 120 min Get Email Contact

12. Lounging with Books

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Two ex-librarians stay in touch through the power of books.Each week Claire and Sophie will recap their thoughts on their current book club book. Join in by picking up the book club book from a library or shop.After they chat about what they're reading and any book-related news.Keep in touch over on Twitter @marriscmarris or our Insta @loungingwithbooksMORE Producer/Network Claire and Sophie
Email ****@kellyservices.co.uk
Location Bingham, England, United Kingdom
Twitter 624 Avg Length 22 min Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

13. ALBERT'S BOOKSHELF

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Hello there!! Welcome to Alberts Bookshelf. Albert loves books and here is his book shelf full of his favourite books read by Alberts Dad. From The Gruffalo to The Wonkey Donkey, from reading to listening we sat down and recorded some of his favourite books as a birthday present to him. For the times when Mum and Dad are at work, having this page means we're always in his earshot and he loves them. So much so, we decided to put them out there for other children and parents to enjoy listening and reading along to. There lots of books you can listen to, if not now, maybe another time...MORE Hosts Danny Miller, Nige Clucas
Producer/Network Danny Miller & Nige Clucas
Email ****@elevationpr.co.uk
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 47Instagram 7K Avg Length 5 min Get Email Contact

14. Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they'll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y'know weird. Welcome to your new book club!  Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!  Sara's debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.Cariad's book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here...MORE Hosts Sara Pascoe, Cariad Lloyd
Producer/Network Plosive
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 374 Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact

15. Daily Bible Reading Show

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The Bible in a year. New episodes every day. Hosted by Calvin Cheah.
Host Calvin Cheah
Producer/Network Calvin Cheah
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16. The Reading Cafe

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WINNER of Best Children and Young Adults' Podcast at the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards!The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as: Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity)Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak)Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel's Civil War)Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie)Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes) Kayvion Lewis (Thieves' Gambit/Heist Royale) 'I was so impressed by 'The Reading Cafe podcast'—it's run b..MORE Producer/Network Peter Kelly
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact

17. Your Storycorner

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A series of your favorite podcast exploring the power of reading and the love of books and so much more! Listen to some classic stories and poetry and more, to help you relax and unwind for your mindfulness and mental health.MORE Producer/Network Your Storycorner
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

18. A Reading Life, A Writing Life, with Sally Bayley

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Acclaimed writer Sally Bayley lives on a narrowboat, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, sustained by reading and writing. In this series, she invites us into her life, showing us how books can have the power to change our lives. Sally has recently been diagnosed with an auto-immune disease, but this is not a misery memoir podcast; she shows us how literature and connection to nature can console and give courage and insight even in the most difficult times. This podcast series is produced by BAFTA and Emmy Award winning producer Andrew SmithMORE Host Sally Bayley
Producer/Network Sally Bayley, Andrew Smith
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

19. The Listening Books Podcast

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For every kind of reader, but especially for fans of audiobooks. Featuring conversations with the authors and narrators of your favourite books, as well as reading round-ups and the odd lighthearted literary game. Listening Books is a UK charity that provides audiobooks for those who struggle to read or hold a book due to an illness, disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue. Find out more at www.listening-books.org.uk. Follow @ListeningBooksMORE Host Jessica Stone
Producer/Network Listening Books
Email ****@listening-books.org.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact