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100 Great Audiobooks of Literary Masterpieces!
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A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations.
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Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the ...
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Cory Doctorow's Literary Works
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Who knew that the small mountain town of Durango had such an active art scene! Four Corners Arts Forum features art that is visual, performance, literary, musical, corporal, culinary, and art that you may not have thought of as art. Host Margy Dudley finds remarkable stories of creative and dedicated artists who have long lived at the corners of our minds, and brings them to the center of our conversations.
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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, and the outdoors.
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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. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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Bringing a Literary Lens to Pop Culture - covering the worlds of A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Fire and Blood, His Dark Materials & more
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The literary podcast that has been giving new life to old books since 2015. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented weekly by Sam Leith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Staying connected around the world by reading together.
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In this podcast we discuss the European literary canon and the history, culture, philosophy, art, and science that surrounds it.
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The channel for the Award-Winning Maverick Theatre Company and their London Literary Pub Crawl productions and Resonance 104.4FM Radio shows. General theatre and literary news from London, England.
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A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard. The Lit Hub Podcast is a production of Lit Hub Radio Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn Engineering and production by Stardust House
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A writer curated discussion podcast and audio literary magazine
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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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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 40 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.
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Dedicated to promoting books and culture through engaging and informative podcasts. Our mission is to inspire our listeners to explore the literary arts and appreciate the diversity of ideas within our amazing world. We invite a diverse range of writers, historians, and cultural influences to share their expertise. From established artists to up-and-coming creatives, our guests provide unique perspectives on writing, the literary arts, and culture. Hosted by Ken Budd, Jennifer Disano, and Wi ...
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Discover your next literary adventure with HCC English professors Kofi Adisa, Sylvia Lee, and Laura Yoo! Dive into thought-provoking discussions about books and get expert recommendations for your next captivating read. Fuel your imagination and expand your literary horizons with these insightful educators
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Find out what makes great, arts-inspired fiction in a variety of genres, from mysteries to crime novels, historical fiction, thrillers, contemporary fiction, and more. Art In Fiction founder and author Carol M. Cram chats with some of the top novelists featured on Art In Fiction, a curated online database of books inspired by the arts. Discover your next great read and get valuable advice on what it takes to be a successful writer.
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Literary Adventure Fantasy
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A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!
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Interviews with Scholars of Literature about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
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The Literary Deep Dive brings classic literature to life with precise, engaging analysis. Each book receives a dedicated series that breaks down themes, characters, symbols, and context, perfect for students studying for exams or readers seeking a more profound understanding. Hosted by the creator of University Teaching Edition. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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The first book club in a podcast; breakdowns and book reviews with hosts Paige and Cliff.
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Andrew French interviews established and emerging authors about breaking through as writers and finding their literary style.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.
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Two friends who live far apart from one another discuss horror literature, usually starting with an actual literary discussion that just devolves into absurdity.
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My name is Deepak Rana. Every day, I pick at least one new book, read what it has to offer, make notes and share the best ideas with you. Sounds fun, right? Join me in this journey and explore a whole new world of books and stories. For any suggestions/queries please contact us at [email protected] or visit Kalampedia.org on your browser.
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A horror and dark fiction podcast featuring interconnected series and stories set in the ever-expanding literary world of Maeltopia. Gain early access to episodes, bonus video content and more on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here More from the Bookshop: Discover our author of the month, book of the week and more: https://lrb.me/bkshppod From the LRB: Subscribe to the LRB: https://lrb.me/subsbkshppod Close Readings podcast: https://lrb.me/crbkshppod LRB Audiobooks: https://lrb.me/audiobooksbkshppod Bags, binders and more at ...
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📚 A publishing podcast for writers looking to learn about the industry. 🖋️ Featuring authors, agents, editors and more... 🎙️ Extended & ad-free episodes on Patreon ❤️
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Celebrate The Arts with Big Blend Radio’s podcast conversations and expert interviews focusing on Music and Entertainment, Books and Poetry, Fine Art and Photography, Theater, Film and the Performing Arts.
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Exploring the ways in which book publishing is changing and how writers can best meet the challenge. A conversation between two publishing veterans and friends, editor Mick Silva and publisher and literary agent David Morris. MickSilva.com / DavidRMorris.me
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"Writing It! The Podcast About Academics & Writing" dives deep into the world of academic writing and publishing. Join us for conversations with academics and editors as we discuss challenges, strategies, and insights from our writing lives. As we share our experiences and helpful hacks, we make the process of writing and getting published a bit more transparent and a bit less overwhelming.
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Welcome to the All Booked Podcast! Where librarians from the Ridgewood Public Library talk about the books their reading, discuss literary topics, and add to each other's TBR lists.
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Intimate conversations and true stories of personal daring with emerging and accomplished writers. Writers read their essay, memoir chapter or story, then talk about it with writer/host Michelle Redo. An audio literary magazine, conceived, curated and hosted by Michelle Redo, an award winning 30-year public radio veteran, and new voice in podcasting. Original submissions accepted twice yearly.
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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine featuring weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers. From strange styles to unique identities, from written tales to oral tradition, from Iowa to Indiana and everywhere in between, we’re the podcast home for stories that stick with you. Listen every other week for the edge of creation, come to life.
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We’ve been creating podcasts since 2009 - first The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast and now Strange Studies of Strange Stories! Each week, hosts Chad Fifer and Chris Lackey discuss a piece of genre fiction. Talented voice actors bring the text to life. Music and sound effects create atmosphere while occasional guest experts show up to make things classy. One free show a month and four more for Patreon subscribers!
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Hamlet, Karen Blixen & Danish Castles: A Literary Adventure in Denmark
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In celebration of National Book Month and National Arts & Humanities Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “A Toast to The Arts” Show features award-winning travel writer Barbara Redding, who takes us on a literary adventure through Denmark. From the Karen Blixen Museum, home of the famed author of Out of Africa, to Kronborg Castle, the real-lif…
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Nick Hennegan presents poetry and music from the War To End All Wars! www.BohemianBritain.comBy Nick Hennegan
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Nicholas Boggs on Writing a James Baldwin Biography
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Nicholas Boggs’s “Baldwin: A Love Story,” is many things at once. It’s a comprehensive biography of James Baldwin. It’s a nimble excavation of Baldwin’s work, filled with astute literary analysis of his books and prose. And, most pressingly, it’s an argument for a new critical framework to understand Baldwin through the lens of love. The biography …
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2025 Goodreads Choice Awards Predictions and Hot Takes | New Releases, Reads & More!
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Join Francesca and I as we get into the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards, sharing not only our personal votes but also our predictions for the eventual winners. We cover every category, from fiction to romance, and even surprise categories! Plus, discover this week's hot new book releases, our current reads, and what we've been watching. It's jam-packe…
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Andy Shallal – A Seat at the Table Andy Shallal has been a voice for social causes in and around Washington, DC, so consistently and for so many years that many who stop in at one of his Busboys and Poets restaurants, bookshops and event spaces may think of him more as a social activist than as a restauranteur. But he grew up in a restaurant. His f…
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Travel Writing India - Footloose in Agra by Ruskin Bond - Audio Essay
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Continuing the theme of travel literature on India in English language, I narrate an essay by Ruskin Bond in today's episode. It's titled Footloose in Agra and it captures the laid-back, cultural essence of the city in the 1960s, going beyond its famous monuments like the Taj Mahal. The title itself suggests a typical Ruskin Bond-style leisurely ex…
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ASOIAF Episode 270 — ADWD Daenerys VIII
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Daenerys did not ate in this episode, just like we did not ate last week but you do get some life lessons out of this one. ---- Eliana's reddit account: https://www.reddit.com/user/glass_table_girl Eliana's blog: https://themanyfacedblog.wordpress.com/ Chloe's twitter: https://twitter.com/liesandarbor Chloe's blog: liesandarborgold.com Intro by Ant…
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Recorded live at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews renowned, #1 New York Times bestselling poet Kate Baer about her latest work, a raw, luminous, and urgent collection titled HOW ABOUT NOW. Kate opens up about the health crisis that reshaped her life and work, her evolving relationship with her body, and the lingering impact of past trauma. She al…
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How Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Podcaster Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Writes
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Bestselling author and award-winning podcaster Barbara DeMarco-Barrett spoke with me about producing 20+ years of Writers on Writing, why writers don’t retire, and her debut noir short story collection POOL FISHING. Barbara DeMarco-Barrett’s first book Pen on Fire: A Busy Woman’s Guide to Igniting the Writer Within, was an Los Angeles Times bestsel…
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A Brontë Novel for the Ages: The Man in the Stone Cottage by Stephanie Cowell
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Send us a text My guest today is Stephanie Cowell, author of The Man in the Stone Cottage: Novel of the Brontë Sisters listed in the LIterature category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eYPoIKk9pOk Why Stephanie decided to write about the Brontë sisters inThe Man in the Stone Cottage; how she first read and loved Wuthe…
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Friday wrap on The Running Man, The Office Movers and Christy
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Film critics Rad Simonpillai, Teri Hart, and Kaiya Shunyata join Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss Edgar Wright’s reboot of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller The Running Man, the growing cult appeal of the Toronto-based comedy series The Office Movers, and the disastrous box-office performance of Sydney Sweeney’s would-be Oscar contender Christy.…
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We're heading towards the end of the year, inexorably and completely — but it ain't over yet! There's still reading time, certainly... but there's also still creativity time. Anna Hogeland drops by to talk about her recent piece, "Creating Without Inhibition: In Praise of Making Bad Art" and then Celia Mattison tells Drew all about the burgeoning t…
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Chapter 4 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
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Intro - Metz and Phil announce their 2026 Patreon read-along plans Content (7:21) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Author TJ Derry: Carried Away – From Film to Fiction
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In this engaging Big Blend Radio conversation, filmmaker and debut novelist TJ Derry talks about his powerful new novel "Carried Away: Surviving the Unimaginable" — a story that begins as a laid-back surf trip and spirals into a gripping fight for survival. When burned-out New Yorker Cole joins friends on a remote Indonesian island chain seeking cl…
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Travel Writing India - Hill Station Darjeeling by Jan Morris - Audio Essay
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Starting today, in the next few episodes, I will be narrating sections from the books that focus on the author's travels in India. In today's episode, I pick an essay called Hill Station: Darjeeling. It was written by Jan Morris in 1970 and was later included in her book Among the Cities. The essay beautifully captures the majestic beauty of this l…
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Amanda Goetz, TOXIC GRIT: How to Have It All and (Actually) Love What You Have
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Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews entrepreneur, 2x CEO, author, and single mom Amanda Goetz about TOXIC GRIT: How to Have it All and (Actually) Love What You Have. Amanda opens up about building a high-powered career while raising three kids, navigati…
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Odes, Songs and Lyrical Pieces, by John Dryden.
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John Dryden was an English poet and playwright who was the first person to hold the title of Poet Laureate. Many of Dryden's lyrics were designed to be set music and this was done by a number of composers including Henry Purcell and George Frederick Handel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com…
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How Animals Talk: And Other Pleasant Studies of Birds and Beasts, by William J. Long. Part V.
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Hear about different animals and their various ways of communicating among themselves and with others! Features dogs, deer, beavers, and mallards among others! This is a collaborative reading. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Great Literature
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How Animals Talk: And Other Pleasant Studies of Birds and Beasts, by William J. Long. Part IV.
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Hear about different animals and their various ways of communicating among themselves and with others! Features dogs, deer, beavers, and mallards among others! This is a collaborative reading. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Great Literature
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How Animals Talk: And Other Pleasant Studies of Birds and Beasts, by William J. Long. Part III.
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Hear about different animals and their various ways of communicating among themselves and with others! Features dogs, deer, beavers, and mallards among others! This is a collaborative reading. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Great Literature
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How Animals Talk: And Other Pleasant Studies of Birds and Beasts, by William J. Long. Part II.
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Hear about different animals and their various ways of communicating among themselves and with others! Features dogs, deer, beavers, and mallards among others! This is a collaborative reading. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Great Literature
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How Animals Talk: And Other Pleasant Studies of Birds and Beasts, by William J. Long. Part I.
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Hear about different animals and their various ways of communicating among themselves and with others! Features dogs, deer, beavers, and mallards among others! This is a collaborative reading. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Great Literature
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Murder, Metafiction, and Query Letter Mayhem
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Carly and CeCe are back (with a little Blue Jays banter to start) to dive into two fresh query letters. In this episode, the hosts critique a historical novel featuring Shakespeare, conspiracies, and metafiction—but does the query overshare and under-pitch? Next up is a campus-set thriller with book clubs, murder, and female rage—great hook, but ar…
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Pluribus is the best thing on TV right now, and GTA 6 delay
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Entertainment writer Jackson Weaver and culture critic Kathryn VanArendonk talk with Elamin Abdelmahmoud about Vince Gilligan’s long-awaited show Pluribus and how it's asking big, philosophical questions in new ways. And It’s been more than a decade since Grand Theft Auto got an update – and now the new version of the iconic video game has been del…
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By Marissa Lingen, from Issue #445 of Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine Narrated by Tina Connolly. Kiris was only five years old and had not even started training as a magician when she learned a song that told of a crow that only knew one story. More info »By Marissa Lingen
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Award-winning Author Leigh M Hall - The Chambermaids
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As part of Big Blend Radio’s National Novel Writing Month programming, this episode of the Books & Authors Show with Books Forward features award-winning author Leigh M. Hall, who discusses her new atmospheric post–Civil War horror novel, The Chambermaids (LMH Publications, Nov. 11, 2025). A Claymore Award Winner for Best Southern Gothic, The Chamb…
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Fort Lewis College lecturer of dance and theatre Suzy DiSanto talks about the movement based performance piece she has created called Anaïs inspired by the love, desire and turmoil of the life of Anaïs ...
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Joining me on the program today is Suzy DiSanto a lecturer of theatre and dance here at Fort Lewis College. I'm excited to be talking about the evocative movement based performance piece she has created called Anaïs inspired by the love, desire and turmoil of the lives of Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller and June Miller. Anaïs Nin was a French-born American…
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Ken Worpole & Melissa Benn: Brightening from the East
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Ken Worpole, ‘a literary original, a social and architectural historian whose books combine the Orwellian ideal of common decency with understated erudition’ (New Statesman), has written on many subjects during his long career, from cemeteries to hospices to the novels of Alexander Baron, but has often returned to the subject of his beloved Essex. …
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The Ancient Roots of Exploration, with Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi
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Have you ever wondered why you feel a pull to go for that grueling trail run or long bike ride or demanding backcountry ski? We have an innate need for adventure, but why? According to paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi, it’s in our DNA. Ella’s years of Paleolithic study focuses on the first humans and how they behaved—e…
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Fahrenheit 451: Fire, Fear, and the Future
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In this opening episode, we explore the life of Ray Bradbury, a self-educated writer who spent his formative years in public libraries and grew up to write one of America's most prophetic warnings about censorship and conformity. We'll examine the paranoid atmosphere of 1950s McCarthy-era America that shaped Bradbury's vision and discover why he wr…
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Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews journalist Lili Anolik about her vivid, engrossing, and outrageously provocative dual biography, DIDION & BABITZ. Lili describes the obsessive hunt that led her to Babitz, and then delves into the complex friendship b…
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"How to Survive Being Brought to Church by Your Grandparents," Ryan Van Ells
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Today on Midwest Weird: "How to Survive Being Brought to Church by Your Grandparents," by Ryan Van Ells Ryan Van Ells (he/him) is a queer lawyer and author of dark fiction from Milwaukee, WI. His work has appeared in State of Matter, Tiny Terrors and Drabbledark III. He is an affiliate member of the HWA. You can find him at ryanvanellsauthor.wordpr…
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How Margaret Atwood's memoir changes the way we see her books
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A lot has been said about Margaret Atwood’s memoir ‘Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts’ since it was published last week, which makes sense, because she revealed a whole lot about her life that most of us didn’t know. Author Heather O’Neill, and writer Deborah Dundas join Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about how reading Margaret Atwood's memoir changes …
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Wikipedia founder on his 'friend' Elon Musk & finding truth online
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Sam Leith’s guest this week is Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia and author of The Seven Rules of Trust. They discuss why trust is such an important value for public debate, and how it can address polarisation in society. Jimmy addresses the challenge Elon Musk has posed to Wikipedia after the entrepreneur branded the site as ‘woke’, despite th…
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This week we are bringing you a conversation that Literary Arts hosted in October 2025 with historian and political philosopher Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny, who spoke about his book On Freedom with Literary Arts executive director – and co-host of this show – Andrew Proctor. Timothy Snyder is the author of several books including Bloodland…
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Amy Stuber & Rebecca Burke – Sad Grownups
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Amy Stuber wrote the stories and Rebecca Burke edited them to produce the book Sad Grownups that won the 2025 PEN/Bingham Prize for Best Debut Short Story Collection. A big deal in literary circles, the book becomes a milestone for its publisher, Stillhouse Press, a teaching press at George Mason University staffed by students and alums who learn t…
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Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi, DON'T FEED THE LION
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Zibby talks with Emmy Award–winning journalist Bianna Golodryga and Israeli news anchor Yonit Levi about their middle-grade novel DON’T FEED THE LION. The book follows three young teens as they confront antisemitism in their school and community, inspired by the authors’ own experiences as mothers navigating rising hate after October 7. Bianna and …
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Episode 302: Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" Ch. 4-7
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Welcome back to The Literary Life podcast and our series on Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Angelina Stanford, Thomas Banks, and Ella Hornstra open the conversation by sharing their commonplace quotes, then jump into the book discussion with some connections between Huxley and Lewis Carroll and how Brave New World is like Alice in Wonderland. Ange…
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How creative artists fight back after getting ripped off
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Montreal-based graphic artist Raymond Biesinger has a new book out called '9 Times My Work Has Been Ripped Off.' He describes it as an informal guide for professional creatives to protect themselves from exploitation. He joins Elamin Abdelmahmoud along with Vancouver-based photographer Jackie Dives to talk about fighting back after having creative …
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The Dirty South – An Anniversary Film Special
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In this Big Blend Radio episode, we celebrate the two year anniversary of "The Dirty South," a critically acclaimed indie film written and directed by Natchitoches local Matthew Yerby, and starring Willa Holland, Shane West, and Dermot Mulroney. Joined by filmmaker Matthew Yerby, producer Suzann Toni Petrongolo, and actor Andrew Vogel, this lively …
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Transit and the Outline Trilogy by Rachel Cusk
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Something a little different this week. Andy, Una and Nicky discuss the novel Transit by Rachel Cusk, the second part of her award-winning Outline trilogy. Outline, the first volume was published in 2014, with Transit following two years later and then finally Kudos in 2018; our conversation encompasses all three books. Backlisted began not long af…
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