Beth and Cari, who work in public libraries, chat about books from various genres and related topics. Check out some of their popular episides, including New Book Buzz and Recent Reads — Beth Hatch

Since 2006, the Parsec Award winning Adventures in Scifi Publishing has interviewed authors, editors, and publishers of science fiction and fantasy. We talk about the hottest titles, industry trends, the push to ebooks, and genre tropes while also offering writing advice and insider perspectives. Visit our website for book reviews, coverage of live events, news and much more. — Shaun Farrell

A weekly NET Radio book review and discussion program hosted by Charles Stephen. Updated Thursdays. — NET Nebraska

Weekly Podcasts of Authors and Their Books, Live From The Tattered Cover Book Store. Authors ranging from Al Franken to Joan Didion read from and discuss their newest books. — Authors On Tour - Live!

The Black Authors Network Literary Program aims to support the African American community and to show people, through the radio show, that African American writers are more than just a niche. That we bring wonderful stories to the minds and imaginations of everyone. We have stories to tell, using our voice and our experiences, that cross all races and cultures. The mission of BAN Radio show is to give a platform for African American authors, but to also show the diversity of genres within our literary community. The BAN Talk Show is a platform for authors who should be recognized as having cross-over genres. We are aware that there are authors that are totally targeted to AA readers, but why not discuss that? Why not make people aware that some books are written specifically for AA readers and some are cross-genre books meant to be enjoyed by ALL READERS, period? We want readers, all readers to appreciate the work of Black Authors! Our stories are stories that can be embraced around the world. — BlogTalkRadio.com

Book Goodies Author Community — Deborah Carney

Seattle's own 'action figure librarian' and best-selling author Nancy Pearl sits down each month with top writers from around the country for conversations about books and the process and art of writing. There's no one better qualified than Nancy to discuss books and writing, bringing an informed reader's perspective to lively conversation and in-depth dialogs about all things literary. Book Lust with Nancy Pearl is part of the SEATTLE CHANNEL'S Art Zone, an innovative, first-in-the-nation TV project that creates programming celebrating local arts and culture and encourages people to go out and take part in the region's rich cultural life in person. — Laurie Bullock

The world's top authors and critics join Sunday Book Review Editor Sam Tanenhaus in lively conversations about books, arts and ideas. — NYTimes.com Podmaster

A group of friends from around the globe meet up online to chat about books, reading and anything that will be of interest to fellow booklovers. Discussions include literary news, reviews or idle chit-chat. Sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, but always a lot of fun. — Bookbabble.net

This podcast features Open Book and A Good Read. In Open Book, Mariella Frostrup talks to leading authors about their work. A Good Read features Harriett Gilbert discussing a range of favourite titles with guests. — BBC

A conversational podcast about books, from two longtime veterans of the publishing industry. If you love to read, this podcast is for you. Listen in to hear what's new, what's great, and the books we just can't stop talking about. — Books on the Nightstand

Explore the worlds of reader and writer, publisher and bookseller, playwright and lyricist, blogger and journalist, illustrator, type designer and linguist. Books and Arts Daily, Books + and Lingua Franca are our specialist programs, with books and writers contributing to Radio National in all subject areas. — ABC Radio National

Well-known authors talk about their most recent books, including mystery, thriller, science fiction, and humor. Also nonfiction biography, history, and memoir. — Bill Thompson

The Maine Humanities Council podcast includes readings, lectures, interviews, and other programs sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council and partners like the Portland Public Library. — Maine Humanities Council

Lannan Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to cultural freedom, diversity and creativity through projects which support exceptional contemporary artists and writers, as well as inspired Native activists in rural indigenous communities. — Lannan Podcasts

A weekly conversation with a non-fiction writer about how they got their start and how they tell stories. Co-produced by Longform and The Atavist. — Editors

NPR book reviews, news and author interviews -- for people who love to read. The best of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs. — NPR

Join Slate's critics for monthly discussions of new and important books. Read the book club selections and then listen in as our critics hold lively - and sometimes heated - debates about the works. — Slate Magazine

Nicholas Chapman regularly reviews Christian and primarily Orthodox books both new and old. — Nicholas Chapman and Ancient Faith Radio

Serious about books...but not exactly serious. — Jenn, Josh and Rebecca

Weekly conversations with Chicago authors, publishers, and booksellers. — Mare Swallow

Subscribe free to our weekly podcast, presented by editor of Guardian books Claire Armitstead, for author interviews, readings and discussions - plus a full recording of our monthly book club — guardian.co.uk

Our lives are not simply given to us, Socrates used to maintain, but also something we make. As we examine the circumstances of our existence, recognizing certain facts as immutable and others as subject to our control, we all face the challenge of fashioning out of them a way of living that is both meaningful and justifiable. "The Art of Living" explores different ways to think about the nature of that challenge -- how to accommodate conflicting demands and values, how to make our choices "artfully," how to use works of imaginative literature to inspire us. Should we regulate our behavior socratically, according to rigorous standards of reason? Must we seek to conform ourselves to God's wishes? Should we fashion values for ourselves through our own artistic activity? Or could we follow some other strategy altogether? To take a stand on these questions, to decide how to live well and beautifully, is at the same time to answer why we live at all. — The Literature of Crisis

Presented by industry expert Philip Jones, deputy editor of The Bookseller, The Naked Book is a fortnightly radio show dedicated to ripping the covers off print books and finding out what lies beneath. — Radio Litopia

Open Book Audio Founders Matt Armstrong and Andrew Parker get together to discuss the theory, technique, and process of recording audiobooks, review the latest audiobook news and reviews, host audiobook giveaways, and play long-form samples of audiobook content. — Open Book Audio

The Penguin Podcast - audio extracts, author interviews and news from the UK's No1 book destination — Penguin Books UK

A conversation about books and authors with TPR's Dan Skinner. — Texas Public Radio

The world's greatest authors discuss their best known novel. This monthly programme, presented by Harriett Gilbert, includes questions by BBC World Service listeners. — BBC

CBC Radio's Writers and Company offers an opportunity to explore in depth the lives, thoughts and works of remarkable writers from around the world. Hosted by Eleanor Wachtel. — CBC