Best 100 Literature Podcasts

THE BIBLIO FILE is one of the world's leading podcasts about 'the book' and an inquiry into the wider world of book culture. Hosted by Nigel Beale it features wide ranging conversations with authors, poets, book publishers, booksellers, book editors, book collectors, book makers, book scholars, book critics, book designers, book publicists, literary agents and other certified bibliophiles. more

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. The titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. more

Reader's Entertainment Radio is a fun, informative and entertaining way to learn about books, engage with authors and have fun! From Book Lights to Reader's Entertainment Radio Show we have something for every reader and every genre! more

While fashions change and technology evolves, there are just some things about being human that transcend time. And the persistence of those human experiences is why anyone can find themselves in the timeless, romantic, and funny novels of Jane Austen.The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin brings a fresh voice to these classic stories. Hosted by writer and comedian Alison Larkin, each season will present an Austen novel with her award-winning narration and feature chats with actors, writers, and other fascinating people who have one thing in common: a passionate love for Jane Austen. Whether you're a die-hard Austen fan or you have yet to be introduced, you'll find something delightful and relatable at every turn. We are currently airing Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth Bennet is not interested in marrying only for money, to the distress of her poor mother's nerves, and Mr. Darcy is a man in possession of a good fortune and certain opinions about what constitutes an accomplished woman. Though seemingly at odds due to their (you guessed it) pride and prejudice, the complicated and slow burn romance of one of Jane Austen's most recognized novels is not to be missed.Stay tuned for Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, and Persuasion!'Alison Larkin is a comic writer and performer and she approaches Austen as a satirist…she has genuine theatrical skill…sustained comic creations. The voice reveals all.' The New Yorker'Listeners will be captivated from the first sentence' AudioFile MagazineThe Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin is presented by Realm. Listen away. more

Shelf Life is a show about books and the people who love them. In each episode, we invite a celebrated bibliophile (think Alan Cumming, John Waters, and Joyce Maynard) to select two of their favorite books, and then we chat about them, drawing connections between their lit choices and their lives and careers. more

Amateur literary enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature from ancient epics to contemporary classics. The History of Literature takes a fresh look at some of the most compelling examples of creative genius the world has ever known. more

What should I read next? Book critic and longtime NPR commentator Marion Winik answers this question in four opinionated, book-loving minutes. With reviews of new releases and older titles you may have missed, it's like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures. The Weekly Reader is produced by WYPR and hosted by Lisa Morgan. more

The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more. more

Simply a book review podcast. We read the books, then we talk about them. Each review is in two parts: a spoiler-free summary and review, and then a spoiler-heavy in-depth discussion and review. more

The Book Riot Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading. more

Hi, we're Julia and Victoria. Join the Book Club each episode as we choose a text off our shelves to discuss, dissect, and maybe - after another glass of wine - dissolve into a TED talk on the history of the English language. Welcome to the party. more

The literary podcast Is presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. Brought to you by Unbound.

Spiracle Audiobooks is a curated platform for the UK's best literary audiobooks, with a focus on small and independent publishers. The sound of great writing. Each month, new podcast episodes delve into the world of our audiobooks. more

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

Welcome to The ABR Podcast. Released every Thursday, The ABR Podcast features a range of literary highlights, such as reviews, poetry, fiction, interviews, and commentary. more

Hillsdale College's John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.

The podcast talks about Jane Austen's Emma.

If you've ever felt like you're not 'allowed' to like Jane Austen whether because her work is too white, too academic, or too straight we've been there. And this podcast is for you. In each episode, we use a different theme to guide our reading through the Austen canon to give you the historical context of each work, draw connections to pop culture and discover new ways of interpreting old texts. more

Two friends, one who loves both Jane Austen and David Lynch, one who is only passingly familiar with both, explore their bodies of work and the adaptations of that work. more

The Marlborough Book Festival is an annual readers and writers festival held in July in Marlborough, New Zealand. Listen to our podcasts to hear discussions with our featured writers, as they explain the challenges and the highlights of creating their various works and their lives as writers. more

Join Nav and Harmat as they read and discuss A Song of Ice and Fire. Nav is spoiled on the whole series and the TV show, but Harmat knows nothing. more

A spoiler-dense, chapter by chapter discussion of Gene Wolfe's science fantasy masterpiece The Book Of The New Sun, covering all four volumes and a little bit from Urth of the New Sun when necessary. They don't try to spoil anything else but, then again it's not a prepossessing podcast. more

All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week's new book releases.

Book talk and author interviews aimed at helping you discover your next favourite read, presented by Good Reading Magazine. more

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 murder mysteries: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time. more

Prosecco N Prose is a bi-weekly virtual book club. Literature is lit with entertaining English teachers Wendy and Amy as they dive deep while deconstructing prose and downing Prosecco. It's the quiz-free English class you never knew you needed. more

A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!

We are Corrie and Lucia, long-time friends and self-declared bookworms. Join us as we take it in turns to select a different book to read and review each episode.For updates and behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on -www.readingmaterialspodcast.comInstagram: @readingmaterialspodWe are both also active on Goodreads -Corrie: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2936047-corrieLucia: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/30820013-lucia more

Exploring literature and ideas. Inspired discussion on great or pertinent texts and the ideas that grow from them. more

In this podcast, National Books Editor Manjula Narayan tells you about books, authors and their journeys. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast more

A podcast about the works of PG Wodehouse by a father, who has read most of the Wodehouse bibliography, and a daughter who had read none of it before the two decided to do a podcast together. We will go through all the novels and short story collections, including Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, and all the Mulliners, Bodkins, and Ukridges that you can throw a stick at, not that you should be throwing sticks. We'll discuss the stories and how they read 50-100 years later, as well as keep track of all the saving from drowning attempts. more

So many books, so little time! Jim McKeown hosts this weekly review of fiction, poetry, non-fiction and biographies. Jim is a lifelong voracious reader who learned to read by the 'rule of 50' - if he's not engaged in the characters, the prose, or the plot by page 50, he puts in a book mark and returns it to the shelf. Likely Stories is a production of KWBU in Waco, Texas. more

Gays who read and start a podcast - how novel! Join book lovers Brett Benner and Jason Blitman as they dive into author conversations, interviews, book talk, and all things reading, like...literally.  more

Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you'll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You'll never be left wondering what to read next.https://www.themonthly.com.au/readthis more

A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!

A fortnightly look at fiction and poetry hosted by poets and writers Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley. Also features the Toaster Challenge where guest writers are given the time it takes to make toast to talk about a book that has resonated with them. more

The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating rigorous, incisive, and engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts. more

Save Our Souls Library (aka SOS Library) is a podcast that candidly discusses books without the pomp and circumstance (and expertise) of normal book reviewers. It's just three gals from Queens, New York giving their honest opinion on the good, the bad, the overhyped, and the underrated. more

A Podcast where we're always in the mood for hot books and even hotter tea.

POEcast about how Edgar Allan Poe has influenced society in multiple ways, including Detective Fiction, Pop Culture, SciFi/Science, Surrealism, Horror/Gothic, and Poe Places. more

Step into a world of abridged classic literature with Compact Classics, an offering from the GSMC Audiobook Series that introduces timeless novels in dramatized, 12-minute audio episodes. Be it a gripping mystery or a thrilling adventure, Golden State Media Concepts presents these classic novels narrated by some of the most remarkable audiobook performers. Our collection houses a diverse range of unedited, classic novels. more

In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world's best writers over the first 30 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland. more

Listen to episodes of The Desk Set, a new library podcast, featuring author interviews, book suggestions, literary conversations, and more. more

The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. more

A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy. more

What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more and join out monthly Book Club on Facebook. more

Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places - not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our 'Shakespeare Unlimited' podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us. more

In each episode, Evan Lampe discusses around 100 pages from the works of American writers.

Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world's greatest works of classic literature, in 35 minutes you get the whole story from cover to cover. In each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers and the three of them give their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way. more

This podcast focuses specifically on classic literature. Each show lasts roughly thirty minutes and features a different guest who discusses a chosen classic. The podcast isn't limited to novels and will occasionally discuss plays by authors such as Shakespeare and Chekhov. more

Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world's greatest works of classic literature: You get the whole story from cover to cover. If CliffsNotes had an audio-best friend, it would be us! In each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers, and the three of them share their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way. If you're looking for a good story, you're in the right place. more

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work, and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. more

A Comedy Podcast About Books by Three Book Lovers - based in Denver, Colorado.

So many books, so little time! Jim McKeown hosts this weekly review of fiction, poetry, non-fiction and biographies. Jim is a lifelong voracious reader who learned to read by the rule of 50 if he's not engaged in the characters, the prose, or the plot by page 50, he puts in a book mark and returns it to the shelf. Likely Stories is a production of KWBU in Waco, Texas. more

The Classic Tales Podcast delivers professional performances of unabridged classics. Enjoy classic fiction from Poe, Dickens, Hardy, and others. Performed by Audible Approved Narrator- B.J. Harrison. more

The Worst Bestsellers podcast is produced by writer Kait and librarian Renata. They read bestselling books in an attempt to understand their appeal and, barring that, to become the Crow and Servo of the book world. New episodes every other Monday. Visit WorstBestsellers.com for our readers advisory booklists and other fun stuff. more

The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating rigorous, incisive, and engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts. The Los Angeles Review of Books magazine was created in part as a response to the disappearance of the traditional newspaper book review supplement, and, with it, the art of lively, intelligent long-form writing on recent publications in every genre, ranging from fiction to politics. The Los Angeles Review of Books seeks to revive and reinvent the book review for the internet age. more

This podcast features Open Book and A Good Read. Open Book talks to authors about their work. In A Good Read Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books. more

CraftLit is a weekly podcast for people who love, read, and curious about classic literature

A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

Mit Bettina Steiner und Anne-Catherine Simon hat „Die Presse' zwei der wichtigsten Literaturkritikerinnen und -kennerinnen des Landes. Ab sofort redet das Literatur-Duo einmal im Monat über Bücher: Sie nehmen sich dabei ein „Buch in allen Auslagen' vor, also eine viel beachtete Neuerscheinung; ein „Buch der Stunde' zu einem drängenden Zeitthema; und ein „Buch zum Verborgen', das sie Freundinnen oder Freunden ans Herz legen würden. more

Three Percent launched in the summer of 2007 with the lofty goal of becoming a destination for readers, editors, and translators interested in finding out about modern and contemporary international literature. By bringing readers information about goings-on in the world of international literature, and by providing reviews and samples of books in translation and those that have yet to be translated, we hope to serve as a resource for readers, students, translators, and editors interested in international literature. more

Charles Dickens is one of the most famous writers in history, and his influence can be felt everywhere, from the way we look at the Victorian Era, to the way we celebrate Christmas. But who was the man beneath the myth? more

You'll love Off The Shelf! Here you'll find all things storytelling! That's from books to stage plays to motion pictures. That's not all! We offer in-depth feature author interviews! 411 on book conferences, book festivals and book club events. You may be surprised with a LIVE feature from a bestselling books author, movie producer or leading edge business owner! Tune in! more

Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Louisa May Alcott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive words and phrases. more

This podcast is an open-up to the field of Chinese Literary studies, bringing the Middle Kingdom to You One Chat at a Time. more

Discussion of books and ideas for our tangled times. Read along with us or just listen in.

The Hindu on Books is a weekly podcast from India's national newspaper on the latest and the best from the world of literature. more

This is simply me reading stuff. 'Stuff' being poems and literature and essays and letters. And I'm also talking and praising and laughing and almost crying and hating and living and dying and loving and some other stuff. I try to keep this under 20 minutes because I have a deep fear of boring people. more

Where two friends and C.S. Lewis fans, Sean and Jordan, explore Lewis' lesser-known works.Season 1 — Essays by C. S. Lewis for a world in crisisSeason 2 — C. S. Lewis essays as a guide for the Christian life. Season 3 *Coming Summer 2023*— C. S. Lewis essays 'On Metaphor & Myth' more

A weekly podcast on books and culture brought to you by the writers and editors of the Times Literary Supplement. Listen Now. more

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. more

We take great books that have stood the test of time and make completely new, high quality recordings released as an episodic podcast. Add this podcast to your collection so you always have something amazing to listen to. Surprise yourself by enjoying books that you always meant to read but never quite got around to! All our audio recordings are of content either free of copyright restrictions or we have obtained copyright permission for this purpose. These recordings are (c) Copyright 2023 Classics Out Loud Podcast. more

Here on, Poetry Says, I get to chat with poets from Australia and elsewhere about what they're reading and how they create their work. We also tend to ramble about time, influences, goals, failures, and keeping on going when things are tough. more

Heard Any Good Books Lately? is a regular podcast produced by North Carolina Reading Service and brought to you by the Friends of NCLBPH. It features information about new and the most popular books checked out of the library and other interesting stories about older books. Reviews are drawn from the Raleigh News & Observer book section, The Week Magazine, and other popular sources. It is also available from North Carolina Reading Service's website. more

Book Public is a Texas Public Radio podcast about books. At Book Public we believe books have the power to enlighten and entertain us. Listen in as we talk to authors about their books and why and how they wrote them. At Book Public we're committed to connecting listeners to books that help us understand today's world—and each other—a little bit better. more

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

Ever wanted to read Dante's Divine Comedy? Come along with us! We're not lost in the scholarly weeds. (Mostly.) We're strolling through the greatest work (to date) of Western literature. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as I take on this masterpiece passage by passage. I'll give you my rough English translation, show you some of the interpretive knots in the lines, let you in on the 700 years of commentary, and connect Dante's work to our modern world. The pilgrim comes awake in a dark wood, then walks across the known universe. more

Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music, and much more. more

There are one million new books published each year. With so many books and so little time, where do you begin to find your next must-read? There's the New York Times Bestseller list, the Goodreads app, the Cape Library's Staff picks shelf and now Martin's Must-Reads. more

With an eye on reviewing fiction and nonfiction that has regional resonance for Connecticut or Long Island, Joan Baum considers the timeliness and significance of recently published work: what these books have to say to a broad group of readers today and how they say it in a distinctive or unique manner, taking into account style and structure as well as subject matter. more

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. more

Marginalia is a weekly podcast hosted by KMUW's Beth Golay. Episodes feature author interviews, editorial commentary and other marginalia to enhance the reading experience.Several of Beth's interviews are included each year in NPR's Book Concierge.Listen to the episodes at kmuw.org or subscribe to the Marginalia podcast wherever you get your podcasts. more

Tipsy Tolstoy: Russian Literature for the Inebriated is a podcast for lovers of Russian literature, those who have heard of Russia and/or literature, and those wondering, 'is War and Peace that good?' Every other Friday, our hosts Matt and Cameron take a deep dive into a different piece of Russian literature, discussing the major themes and relevant cultural features to help you get the most out of each work. more

Features book club-style book chats, book and audiobook reviews, author and audiobook narrator interviews, and other bookish topic conversations. It's like listening in on your favorite book club. With candid conversations and book recommendations, we will feed your shelf addiction! more

As librarians, books are kind of our thing. Listen in as we talk about what we're reading, make book recommendations, and all sorts of book-related fun. more

A podcast dedicated to all things literary and bookish in Brighton & beyond. Anna interviews authors, publishers, and people working in literature programs get recommendations from booksellers and bloggers, and shares the best upcoming events. more

The Louisiana Anthology Podcast is an part of the larger project of the Louisiana Anthology. We release new episodes every Saturday, and the podcasts last for around an hour. The purpose of the Louisiana Anthology Podcast is to discuss the literature and culture of Louisiana. We broadcast interviews with various authors, artists, and scholars about their contributions to Louisiana. more

Hillsdale College's John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon. This podcast will give summaries about many historical books. more

Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles. more

From the Humanities Collaborative at EPCC-UTEP & the Papagayo Project, this podcast dissects culturally-relevant literature: novels, memoirs, poetry, comics, zines, & short stories. We love reading & analyzing books, comparing their adaptations, & connecting their allusions. We also feature special guests, including the authors themselves. more

The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen. more

A podcast exploring all aspects of a life cultivated by books and stories.

Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music, and much more. more

Interviews with Writers about their New Books.

SUBTEXT is a podcast about the human condition, and what we can learn about it from the greatest inventions of the human imagination: fiction, film, drama, poetry, essays, and criticism. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O'Luanaigh explore life's big questions by conducting a close reading of a text or film and co-writing an audio essay about it in real time. more

Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in films and books that I have found particularly engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring. more

A look at English literature through a historical lens with an eye toward seeing how literature can give meaning to our ordinary lives. more

The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast of poetry and historical interest pieces, usually of literary significance. Each day's offering is five minutes long and contains 'on this day in history' information as well as an accessible poem. more

A podcast for bibliophiles...each episode is devoted to discussing the highlights of a particular text, just for fun. more