37 Best Young Adult Book Podcasts

1. Goosebuds

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Welcome to Goosebuds! Your host Chad Quandt invites guests to discuss classic media that 'gives them goosebumps'. Come join us and re-discover the stories you grew up with or jump in and hear them badly retold for the first time.more Hosts Paul Ritchey, Chad Quandt, Kevin Cole
Producer/Network Goosebuds
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests James Hamilton, Tim Jacobus +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 940Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 98 min Format Extended Since Jul 2014 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. YA, We Read It!

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Friendship, adventure, first kisses, first fights, and sometimes supernatural: Young Adult novels are a treasure given to us by authors around the world. Best friends and comedians Laura Petro and Meggie Gates are sitting down for their very own book club to reread the series that shaped their school years in 'YA, We Read It!' because yes. Yes, they did actually read it.This is a podcast on Audio Mint Podcast Network.more Hosts Meggie Gates, Laura Petro
Producer/Network Meggie & Laura
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Kaitlyn Cavalancia, Lynn Painter +1 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 305 Avg Length 202 min Format Extended Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Hey YA

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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
Hosts Erica Ezeifedi, Kelly Jensen
Producer/Network Book Riot
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Nicole Goux, Hannah V. Sawyerr +8 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 216Facebook 868.9KTwitter 253.8KInstagram 319.9K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr

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A weekly podcast about young adult literature, their film and television adaptations and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Joe Lipsett, Brenna Clarke Gray
Producer/Network Brenna Clarke Gray and Joe Lipsett
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Alex Heeney
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 110Twitter 5.5K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Fictional Hangover

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Discussions of young adult and new adult books, series, authors and voice actors that are full of spoilers.
Hosts Amanda Garrison, Claire Eastaugh
Producer/Network Fictional Hangover
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jackson Ford, Kendare Blake +4 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 844Twitter 285 Avg Length 110 min Format Extended Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

6. Act YA Age

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Follow along as two adults dive into young adult books and series in order to unpack the universal appeal of the genre that transcends age and gender barriers.
Hosts Tasia, Corinne
Producer/Network Tasia and Corinne
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Twitter 52Instagram 224 Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

7. The Jolly Reader

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This may not be an audiobook, but it is a whimsical podcast where I recap and react to young adult murder mystery books, one unhinged chapter at a time. I break books down chapter by chapter, full of spoilers, bad jokes, and big opinions. I also chat with authors and share bookish chaos on social media.more Producer/Network Maria Dieckmann
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Randi Smith, Katie Bernet +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 187Instagram 274 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Love YA Like Crazy

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Rants about young adult books and fiction. Spoilers and swearing abound!
Producer/Network Jacob Haller
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 204Twitter 61 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Mar 2015 Get Email Contact

9. Read a Friggin' Book

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Read a Friggin' Book is a mother-daughter podcast where bonding meets books and banter. Each episode, we dive into a young adult fiction novel, reviewing the drama, the tropes, the twists, and the cringe with a healthy dose of humor (and occasional eye rolls). What started as a compromise to delay social media turned into our favorite way to connect: over stories, sass, and sarcastic commentary. Whether you're a fellow YA fan or just here for the laughs, we've got a seat saved for you.📚 Follow us on Instagram @readafrigginbookpod or join the fun on Facebook at Read a Friggin Book...more Producer/Network Shelby & Charlie
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Mallory Laughlin, Patrick
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Was This Good or Were We 13?

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Welcome to 'Was This Good or Were We 13?', a podcast where we revisit books from our tween and teen years with both excitement and trepidation. Join hosts and friends Joanna and Kevin, as they reread their favorite middle grade and young adult books and ask the hard hitting questions, like: how well does the story hold up? Are there problematic elements that went completely over our heads? And just how many times can bad science be used to explain away plot holes? Join us for a nostalgia-fueled journey that hopefully won't ruin your (and our) favorite books.more Producer/Network Was This Good or Were We 13?
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Hello Fellow Kids

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Join Mara and Josh, two totally young and hip kiddos, as they explore what's hot (and sometimes what's not) in young adult and teen literature! New episodes posted on the first of each month.Contact us at ****@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter.Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram.more Hosts Mara Bito, Josh
Producer/Network Hello Fellow Kids
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest B. B. Alston
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 10 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. YA Book Stack

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YA Book Stack is an in-conversation podcast with Australian authors who discuss the application of their text in the middle years English classroom and the ways their text is reflective of the experiences of young adult readers and the world they engage with. Through a focus on the text in the classroom, YA Book Stack aims to encourage educators to embrace the flexibility of the middle years and explore a broader range of texts in their curriculum.more Producer/Network VATE Podcasts
Recent Guests Ernest Price, Emma Clancey +9 more
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13. YA Book JAM

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Welcome to a monthly Book Club hosted by authors, J.L. Bleakley, Arden Jones, and Shelly Mack. Each month they choose a recent Young Adult book to discuss. Warning: There will be spoilers!
Producer/Network J. L. Bleakley
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Bookworm's Book Nook (The Teen Book Club)

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Stop in for book club meetings with Bookworm from the YA book blog, Bookworm's Book-Nook! Everything from book reviews, book club sessions, and more can be found on this podcast!
Producer/Network Bookworm
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. After the Bookmark

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After the Bookmark is a podcast for readers who aren't ready to let go when the last page ends and the bookmark comes out. Each episode, I dive into middle grade and young adult books after the bookmark - exploring themes, characters, favorite moments, and my overall feelings and opinions after the cover is closed. From thoughtful reviews to honest opinions, this podcast is all about great books and what to read next. If you like discovering honest reviews and your next read, this is the podcast for you - because the story doesn't end after the bookmark comes out.more Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 4/5 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. YA Book Babble

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Hi! I'm Madi, and this is the Book Babble. I review underrated books alongside popular YA texts to see what is actually worth reading. If you're looking to find your new favorite author, you've come to the right place!more Producer/Network Madison Cowan
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17. New Books in Young Adult Literature

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Interviews with authors of new YA literature.This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field.Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn abou..more Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. YA Book Chat

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Do you enjoy reading YA books? Are you dying to talk about them and hear what others think about your favorite books? Are you outside of the YA age bracket (like myself) but still enjoy them? Then this is the podcast for you! Join me and my friends, as we discuss our favorite YA books and authors! We'll chat spoiler-free at the start of each episode, just in case you haven't read the book yet. Then I'll give a warning before heading into our spoiler zone...more Host Leah Stuhler
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 44Facebook 1.1KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

19. We Are YA

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You've heard from young adult authors on social, now hear what they really have to say! Join Penguin Teen staffers for conversations with the diverse authors who make up the modern YA community on We Are YA, presented by Penguin Teen.more Producer/Network Penguin Teen
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 304.1KTwitter 117.9KInstagram 336K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

20. Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast

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From the writers of Bookstacked.com comes 'Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast'. Tune in for monthly discussions about the YA reading life. Stay up to date on the latest in popular young adult books and authors. We talk about Harry Potter, Shadowhunters, Fantastic Beasts, The Hunger Games and more!more Hosts Saul Marquez, Mary Dempsey, Eleanor Maher, Kristy Mauna, Sadie Collins, Michael Burns, Spencer Miller, Chelsea Regan
Producer/Network Bookstacked
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 39Twitter 85 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2015 Get Email Contact

21. YA Podcast

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A podcast about YA lit and what it can teach us - at any age. Join us as we review new releases and revisit old classics. Produced by Teffer Adjemian for the Upford Network! To suggest a book, email ****@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcastmore Hosts Kadi Diop, Teffer Adjemian, Bailey Eastwood, Eunice Hong
Producer/Network YA Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 180Twitter 316 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

22. Throwback Paperback: A Young Adult Novel Podcast

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Throwback Paperback is a book club podcast on the Nerd Party network hosted by best friends Asia Bonilla and Charles Scheland. Asia and Charles share young adult books with each otherthat one of them read, but the other never got to, and they see how these young adult staplesappear when read or re-read as adults. Every week, they assign which book and chapters theywill be covering the following week and they start with a brief summary if you can't read along.Then they dive into the plot, themes, and experience of favorite young adult books.more Producer/Network The Nerd Party
Email ****@thenerdparty.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 2.2KInstagram 889 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Young Adult Adult Reviews

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Two chaotic young-ish adults review literature meant for young adults (or children). From old favorites to new bestsellers, these bookworms will read it all.
Hosts Chloe Cobb, Honor Barrett
Producer/Network Chloe Cobb and Honor Barrett
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Instagram 504 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. YABooksPodcast's podcast

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Interviews of young adult authors about their lives, inspiration, writing methods, projects, and books.
Producer/Network Philip Carroll
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 151Twitter 864 Since Sep 2015 Get Email Contact

25. Reading Radio

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A podcast featuring reviews of new and classic young adult books by father and daughter team, Jason and Alora Fisher. We want to create a community that improves the relationship between parents and children through books. Grab a book put the screen down and read along with us. While you actually talk to your family.more Producer/Network Reading Radio
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 9Twitter 298Instagram 66 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

26. Pikes on Pike

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We aretwo sisters who love horror fiction, and we are revisiting the works of popular YA horror writer Christopher Pike and dissecting some of the stories that shaped our early adolescence. Angst, 80s music, and hilarity are sure to follow. We'll be tackling his books in chronological order, so stay tuned!more Producer/Network Pikes on Pike
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 274 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

27. Forever Young Adult Podcast

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An Irish YA book review podcast! Aífe and Ciara are two young-ish adults who read and discuss Young Adult fiction, Emerging Adult fiction, Coming of Age fiction, and all that jazz! We focus on Irish writers, LGBTQ writers, and anything else you have to recommend to us!more Hosts Au00edfe, Ciara
Producer/Network foreveryapod
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Twitter 88Instagram 57 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

28. Escape to the Witching Hour

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We're Danie and Gaby! Escape with us into the world of fiction, action, and adventure! We are a young adult book club podcast that explores old favorites and new gems! We are constantly open to any all recommendations, please feel free to email us at ****@gmail.com!more Producer/Network Gaby and Danie
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Instagram 38 Avg Length 121 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

29. Forever Young Adult Book Plate

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Every month we eat our words. From an Amuse Bouche summarizing the meal to our final drinks where we toast to the next month, book plate tackles the tough subjects of Young Adult literature: diversity, narrative, genre, believability - we talk about how Forever Young Adult's book club picks do or do not make us a feel a type of way. If you love literature, food, and book dissection - join us, for a delicious discussion of all things Young Adult. Learn more about Forever Young Adult: http://foreveryoungadult.com/more Producer/Network Forever Young Adult Book Plate
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 7.3KTwitter 11.4KInstagram 3.1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

30. Breaking Down: The YA Saga

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A podcast where two grown ass women revisit their favourite young adult books with some new opinions and added sarcasm
Producer/Network breakingdownpodcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3Facebook 93 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

31. Young Adult-ish

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Your Digital Book Club. Were you the book nerd in middle or high school? Did you have more pleasure books in your backpack than textbooks? Are you now older, busier, and looking for that same sense of adventure? Same here! Join us, Ginny and Ally, as we read our way through the YA genre, drinking wine and discussing the real young adult struggle on the way.more Producer/Network Young Adult-ish
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 19 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

32. What Am I Reading?

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I'm a book blogger who reviews young adult and new adult books. Sometimes I also publish original bookish content.
Producer/Network Erica L
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33. Always YA

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A podcast series about Young Adult books and media hosted by three librarians!
Producer/Network Always YA
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. To All the YA I've Loved Before

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Join best friends Kaycee and Ashley as they dive into the wonderful world of young adult fiction books from the 1990s, 2000s, and beyond. Revisit influential books and listen as they share relatable (and cringy) experiences from their own teen years. With insightful analysis, they discuss both the beloved and not-so-great aspects of these works while exploring the evolution of YA. Whether you're a bookworm or want to revisit the entertainment of your teen years, this is your perfect podcast BFF. Get ready to uncover the timeless magic of young adult fiction, one nostalgic page at a time.more Hosts Kaycee Racer, Ashley Spicer
Producer/Network Retrospect Publishing
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 49Instagram 906 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. What Do You Think About Books?

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Two teenagers read a YA book and then discuss it.
Producer/Network What Do You Think About Books?
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

36. The Great YA Quest

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A thirty year old reader who has never been on a date in her life wades through hormonal teen fiction in the search for a five star young adult book.
Producer/Network Renee M. P. T. Kray
Email ****@aol.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 61Instagram 754 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

37. The Great Book Review Podcast

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The founder and host of the Great Book Review Podcast reviews Young Adult books
Producer/Network Matthew
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact