Best 26 African American Book Podcasts in the US

Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication. more

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.com Subscribe 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 about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetwork Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies more

Black Writers Read showcases, celebrates, and honors the words, work, and traditions of Black writers from across the country, across genres, across experiences, and across the African Diaspora. This podcast series is produced and hosted by performance poet, playwright, events curator, and educator Dr. Nicole Young-Martin. Find us on Instagram: @blackwritersread. Find Nicole on Instagram: @coco_penexplore. more

MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast is a thoughtfully curated series that offers a unique opportunity to listen to Black authors discussing their latest works. Each episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with an author, delving into their creative process, inspirations, and the themes explored in their book. The series is a re-cast of the live author talks hosted by MahoganyBooks, a Black-owned bookstore in Washington DC dedicated to promoting literature written for, by, or about people of the African Diaspora. With the podcast, listeners can enjoy the same level of engagement and intellectual stimulation as the live events from the comfort of their own homes. more

The Stacks is your one stop shop to talk books and reading. Guests will join the host, Traci Thomas for lively discussions about books and the ways they have shaped their lives, and they way we all understand culture, race, politics, and more. The last Wednesday of each month Traci and guest will break down a book in detail as part of The Stacks Book Club. Make sure to check the website www.thestackspodcast.com for more details, including upcoming The Stacks Book Club picks. more

Black in the Stacks: Where the Culture is Kept is a celebratory, vocal anthology of the best of the best in librarianship, literature, advocacy, authors, filmmakers, storytellers and MORE from the Black diaspora. more

Black Market Reads is a menu for Black literary consumption and all of its spin-offs. Featuring Black artists who love to read and write and engage in arts and culture.PRODUCER: The Givens Foundation for African American LiteraturePRODUCTION SERVICES: iDream.tvMUSIC: Sarah White - Through People [M¥K Remix] BMR is made possible through the generous support of our individual donors, Target Foundation, and the voters of Minnesota, through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. more

KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

An entertaining book review podcast with host Osborne Givens, Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hinton III, Donovan Snype, and Steven Gilliam. All the men are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and they provide raw commentary and in-depth insight on the content. Each episode, they dissect parts of featured books and invite the listeners in on a bruh discussion. This podcast is sure to keep listeners glued to their speakers. more

The Bookcast by DL White is my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on life as a self published author of contemporary fiction.    more

The Sistah Girls Book Club podcast is hosted by Sharee Hereford #TheSistahGirlNextDoor This podcast is for Black women who enjoy reading books by Black authors and having some juicy discussions. I interview some of your favorite authors and I even spill the tea on my thoughts regarding their work and all things within the Black literary community.  more

The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com ? more

PAGES Pod. It's like a tape. A Podcast by PAGES the Reading Group where a couple of Black nerds come together to discuss bookish shxt. more

Culture Lit is where Black women's love stories, healing journeys, and cultural brilliance take center stage. Every week, host Octavia Marie dives deep into the romance novels, authors, and conversations that are reshaping how we see Black love — on the page and in real life. From body-positive heroines to soft life living, from second-chance love to the rise of Black romance adaptations hitting our screens, we're exploring what it means to be seen, celebrated, and loved on your own terms. This isn't just a book podcast. It's a space for Black women who are ready to reclaim joy, prioritize peace, and say yes to the stories that make us feel whole. Beyond the episodes, there's a membership space — The Intentional Edit — for the women who want to go deeper: more reads, more recs, and a community that actually gets it. Whether you've been reading Black romance for years or you're just finding your way in — welcome home. Grab your tea, get cozy, and let's get into it. more

The Reader of Black Genius podcast is a bi-weekly show, hosted by Derrick A. Young, Co-Owner and founder of MahoganyBooks, where we explore the transformative power of literature in our personal journeys. In each episode of the podcast, Derrick interviews inspiring writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural influencers. He aims to discover their origin story as well as highlight the books by Black authors that they've read, which have shaped their thinking and lives. more

Join Niccara, host of ...But Make It Books features candid conversations with authors, bookstore owners, and literary figures—bookishly healing through life, one story at a time. Explore the creativity and passion behind the books and people shaping the literary world. Because everything's better when you make it books. more

A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.  

Black Art Is Lit is where great books by Black authors get the introduction they deserve. Hosted by Nykieria Chaney, each episode is an invitation: hear the summary, experience the full first chapter read aloud, and decide if this is the story you've been looking for. No reviews. No analysis. Just the author's words, their craft, and the joy of discovery. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just getting started, this is your weekly gateway to voices that matter, stories that resonate, and books that deserve to be read. New episodes weekly. more

Book Loving African American QueensCreated by two women who love to read and discover new genres of literature.For suggestions, comments, questions please email us at ****@gmail.com more

Welcome to the Young, Black, and Bookish podcast! Join me, Shy, as I take you on a journey through my perspective on African-American literature. From urban to non-fiction, I'll be highlighting amazing authors and their works. Come listen and enjoy the ride! more

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On the Reading with Rachelle podcast, Rachelle Chase (author of Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa and Lost Buxton, along with six fiction books and novellas) brings history to life through conversations with authors, experts, and everyday people impacted by the week's book selection. Through storytelling, we connect with the history we were never taught in school. At a time when history is being used to divide us, let's learn how it unites us, and how Black history is not apart from American history, but how it's a part of American history. rachellechase.substack.com more

Black Religion Books is the official podcast of the African and Diasporic Religious Studies Association (ADRSA) and covers new and classic books -- and occasionally films -- on Black Religions. more

Exploring Real World Relationships Through Black Literary Characters.

The Black Writer's Studio, a podcast dedicated to showcasing Black Writers who are transforming the world today with their literary pen. Host Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman interviews novelists, poets, scholars, screenwriters and more. Available on Anchor FM, Spotify, YouTube and Soundcloud more

Writer and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club Glory Edim is a book lover who brings readers and writers together to celebrate the written word. Expanding on the community she built in 2015, Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Each week, Glory sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Min Jin Lee, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You'll also meet WRBG Book Club members, literacy advocates, and Black booksellers to hear what they're reading and what it means to be well-read. Join Glory through this current cultural moment where art, justice and literature collide and pay homage to the literary legacies of the women who paved the way. You'll laugh, cry, connect and build space for kinship in a shared love of literature. Tune in, turn the page, and join the celebration. more