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Top 100 Books Podcasts

The top books podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.

Fresh Air

Intimate interviews with prominent figures in arts, culture, and current affairs.

The Book Club

Explores the historical context and author backgrounds behind classic and contemporary books.

The Book Review

Top authors and critics discuss the week's most notable books and literary news with The New York Times Book Review.

Myths and Legends

Retells global myths and legends, from Arthur to Aladdin, with origins and tales reimagined for modern listeners.

Myths and Legends

Retells myths, legends, and folklore from around the world, revealing surprising origins and little-known tales of heroes, gods, and magic.

Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

A weekly conversation with authors about the real-life inspirations, writing quirks, and personal stories behind their books.

Fantasy Fangirls

Two sisters discuss fantasy books, analyzing lore, characters, and theories with humor and pop culture references.

Zero to Well-Read

A weekly exploration of famous books, covering plot, themes, and significance, from classics to modern literary hits.

Selected Shorts

Actors perform live readings of short fiction, blending literature and performance to explore the human experience.

The New Yorker: Fiction

A monthly reading and conversation with The New Yorker’s fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

The Currently Reading Podcast

Two hosts discuss their current reads and offer genre-spanning, spoiler-free book reviews to help listeners choose what to read next.

Storytime for Grownups

Classic literature read aloud with helpful commentary for adult listeners.

Books, Beach, & Beyond

Authors discuss writing, publishing, and literary life with insights from bestselling creators and industry insiders.

The Chris Hedges Report

Interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures on history, politics, and war.

The Odyssey

Homer

Wilder

Explores the life and legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House books, and her complex role in American history.

NPR's Book of the Day

A daily podcast highlighting the most compelling new books across genres, distilled into brief, accessible episodes.

Friends & Fiction

Four bestselling authors discuss books, writing, and the literary life with fellow writers and readers.

Literature and History

A chronological exploration of world literature and its cultural history, from ancient Sumerian texts to early Islamic civilization.

Hello Crawlers - A Dungeon Crawler Carl Podcast

A group discusses the book and audiobook series Dungeon Crawler Carl in a read-along format.

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Book Summary, Podcast, English

A self-help guide to reclaiming personal power by letting go of the need to control others' actions and opinions.

Service95 Book Club With Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa discusses beloved books with their authors, exploring stories that provoke emotion and new perspectives.

What Should I Read Next?

A reader shares their literary preferences and current reads, receiving personalized book recommendations from a knowledgeable host.

Dragons in the Details: An ACOTAR & Maasverse Deep Dive Podcast

Explores themes, characters, and hidden details in Sarah J. Maas's fantasy books and the Maasverse through in-depth literary analysis.

Overdue

Two friends read and discuss books they’ve been meaning to get around to, from classics to obscure titles.

Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories

A soothing reading of Sherlock Holmes stories in chronological order, paired with relaxation music to help listeners fall asleep.

Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People

Romance novel discussions and read-alongs that celebrate the genre as a feminist tool against the patriarchy.

History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)

A deep dive into the lore, books, and episodes of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and its TV adaptations.

Walking With Dante

A guided passage-by-passage exploration of Dante’s Divine Comedy, its language, history, and lasting significance.

Book Riot - The Podcast

Discusses book news, industry releases, adaptations, and publishing events with insights from editorial perspectives.

Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men

Jay Edidin & Miles Stokes

Poetry Unbound

A deep, reflective exploration of individual poems, unpacking their meaning, language, and emotional resonance.

Book Talk, etc.

A podcast offering book recommendations to expand your to-be-read list.

Totally Booked with Zibby

Authors and creatives discuss books, life, and personal experiences in candid conversations about creativity, resilience, and storytelling.

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Analyzes female celebrity memoirs and pop culture through a book club format.

The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

A weekly deep dive into Stephen King's bibliography and cultural impact, analyzed with humor and critical insight.

The Prancing Pony Podcast

A weekly discussion exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium with depth, humor, and pop-culture flair.

Bad On Paper

Two friends discuss books and interview inspiring women in weekly conversations.

Old School with Shilo Brooks

Intimate conversations with men about the books that shaped their lives and how reading can build strength and character.

The Literary Life Podcast

A deep exploration of classic literature through slow reading, guided by experienced teachers and lifelong readers.

Parseh Podcast (پادکست پرسه)

A walk through books, exploring curiosity and reflections sparked by reading.

Reading Glasses

Two authors share practical tips and humorous advice for improving your reading habits and solving common book lover problems.

Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips

A developmental editor breaks down the novel-writing process into actionable steps for writing, editing, and publishing fiction.

It Was A Book First

A weekly breakdown of new book-to-screen adaptations, exploring the shows and films gaining attention and the industry forces behind them.

From the Front Porch

Conversations about books, small business, and Southern life from an independent bookstore in Georgia.

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

A writer and two agents share practical advice on craft, publishing, and query letters for emerging authors.

Pagenerd

Breaks down classic and modern sci-fi novels, discussing their worlds, science, and characters in a casual, accessible way.

Shelf Respect

Three friends analyze and critique books with humor and insight, focusing on both content and cover design.

Sarah's Bookshelves Live

A weekly conversation with guests about beloved and disliked books, plus new releases worth watching.

The Book Case

Two hosts explore diverse book genres through author interviews and bookstore conversations to help listeners discover new reads.

You Are What You Read

Adriana Trigiani interviews prominent cultural figures about the books that profoundly influenced their lives.

Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club

A weekly audiobook club where Ed Helms and Kal Penn discuss compelling Audible titles with authors, podcasters, and special guests.

The Stacks

Discusses books and their impact on culture, race, and politics with guests, featuring monthly deep dives for The Stacks Book Club.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

A daily exploration of new words with definitions, usage, and etymological insights from Merriam-Webster editors.

Classical Stuff You Should Know

Three hosts explore ancient history and classical culture with humor and insight.

Shelved By Genre

Analyzes and discusses works of genre literature.

PASSAGES: On Morrison

Writers and readers discuss excerpts from Toni Morrison’s work in communal, in-depth conversations led by Namwali Serpell.

The Shelf-Aware Podcast

Two sisters analyze beloved stories and characters across books and screen, blending deep dives with lively conversation.

Poured Over

A bookseller hosts candid conversations with authors, offering deep dives into stories, characters, and the craft of writing.

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Readings of Jane Austen's novels narrated in a soothing voice with relaxation music to help listeners fall asleep.

Ryers Readers

Children’s stories read aloud to build listening skills and comprehension while giving parents a moment of calm.

The Poetry Magazine Podcast

Poetry Foundation

MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast

A weekly discussion of the Harry Potter universe, featuring a chapter-by-chapter re-read of the books and updates on the Wizarding World.

I'll Read What She's Reading

Three friends discuss books, author interviews, and bookish pop culture with humor and casual commentary.

The History of Literature

A deep dive into world literature, exploring great works from ancient epics to modern classics.

Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

A deep exploration of Dune lore across Frank Herbert's novels, HBO's series, and Denis Villeneuve's films.

CEREBRO

A podcast exploring the history and characters of Marvel's X-Men one mutant at a time.

The Queen's Reading Room Podcast

Authors share their favorite books, literary influences, and earliest reading memories in intimate conversations about their personal reading lives.

Wrapup | رپاپ

پادکست رپاپ، خلاصه‌ای از کتاب‌های حوزه تاریخ ارائه می‌دهد.

The Newest Olympian

A first-time reader explores the Percy Jackson books and Riordanverse with fan insights, plot analysis, and Greek mythology deep dives.

文化有限

三位文化行业从业者每周分享打动他们的文艺作品，探讨认知与好奇心。

Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast

Women discuss five books by female authors that shaped their lives, highlighting personal connections to literature and women's storytelling.

Close Reads

Goldberry Studios

پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)

Explores literature, culture, and art through thoughtful commentary and storytelling in Persian.

پادکست جعبه // Jabe Persian Podcast (Mansour Zabetian)

Explores Persian literature, culture, and art through thoughtful commentary and storytelling.

This Might Work

Creative methods from writers, artists, and thinkers are tested by real writers on real projects to see what actually works.

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, English

A research-based exploration of courageous leadership and vulnerability in practice, drawn from interviews with leaders and change makers.

The New Yorker: Poetry

Poetry readings and discussions hosted by The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.

Close Readings

Literary critics and scholars examine key works across genres and periods, offering in-depth analysis of texts and themes.

Krimi-Duett – Der Podcast für Spannungsliteratur

Carolin Frey und Christian Koch

Drinks in the Library

A librarian interviews guests about their favorite books and pairs each with a drink recipe for listeners to try.

Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

A deep dive into Stephen King's Dark Tower series, exploring its themes, lore, and storytelling through weekly analysis.

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Book Summary, Podcast, English

Daily meditations on Stoic philosophy offering practical wisdom for living a better life.

Naaji /ناجـی

بحث دربارهٔ خودشناسی، روانشناسی، توسعه فردی و مسائل اجتماعی برای زندگی آگاهانه‌تر و تصمیم‌گیری بهتر

Grandma Kerri’s Sleepy Time Classics

A grandmother reads classic novels like Anne of Green Gables and Pride and Prejudice to help listeners relax and unwind.

Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book Podcast

Penguin Books Australia

Fantasy FanFellas

Two fans discuss Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn chapter by chapter, covering lore, magic, and character development with no future spoilers.

Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com

Literary works by Cory Doctorow.

Secret Life of Books

Two literary experts uncover the hidden histories and secret meanings behind iconic books.

The Same Page Book Club

Four friends pick and discuss a new book each month, sharing their thoughts and recent reads.

Well-Read

Librarians discuss their current reads and recommend books across various genres and age groups.

All the Books!

A weekly show highlighting and discussing new book releases.

Best Of Beyond the Pen

Podgo

All About Agatha Christie

A deep exploration of Agatha Christie's 66 mystery novels, analyzed in publication order and ranked by plot, character, and literary merit.

Dedicated with Doug Brunt

A cocktail-fueled exploration of writers' lives, creative processes, and latest works through intimate conversations hosted by Doug Brunt.

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

Anthology of complex true crime cases exploring female killers, justice, and societal forces through a psychological lens.

Rereading the Revolution

Two hosts revisit and critique young adult dystopian novels from the early 2010s, discussing their impact and legacy.

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

A podcast about writing craft and the creative business for writers.

Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club

Discussions about books, pop culture, and women's stories featuring authors, celebrities, and influencers connected to Reese’s Book Club.

Behind The Stack

Author interviews and book discussions to grow your reading list.