30 Best Chick Lit Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there's usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Psencik and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion of our pick, as well as chats about new releases, what we love about the genre, HEAs, our favorite authors, recommendations, BookTok reactions and more. Graphic by Parker Story @valetnovel more

Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us. more

Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound. more

The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming. more

Join Elin Hilderbrand , #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 titles and the 'Queen of the Beach Reads,' and Tim Ehrenberg , creator of the popular Tim Talks Books , as they talk shop and host spirited discussions with special guests from bestselling and internationally recognized authors, to publishing industry insiders, to local island legends who feature prominently in Hilderbrand's prolific Nantucket stories. From what it's like to take a book to the screen to the intricacies and intimate details of an author's writing process, Hilderbrand and Ehrenberg take listeners on an exciting (and amusing) journey each episode, bringing books to life in a brand-new way in this podcast presented by N Magazine . A special thank you to our Season 2 Premier Sponsors: Nantucket Book Partners, Book of the Month, The Nantucket Hotel, Cartolina, and Triple Eight Distillery. Interested in advertising in Books, Beach, & Beyond? Email ****@n-magazine.com to learn more! more

Longtime friends Erin and Clayton sit down for a monthly chat about all things books.

Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: ****@gmail.com Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! more

Listen romance novels are bonkers and we love them, love reading about them, love talking about them and love critically engaging with genre--it can handle the scrutiny. Here at Whoa!mance we tackle everything from the classics (looking at you Woodiwiss) to the current moment; all tropes, all subgenres, all comers. Romance deserves critical inquiry and you deserve a no-bullshit space where actual reviews are given. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

When In Romance is a biweekly show dedicated to romance novel news, gushing, and book recommendations!

Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You're not just listening — you're part of the conversation. Follow Reese's Book Club on Apple Books and never miss a chapter: https://apple.co/rbcapplebooks reesesbookclub.substack.com more

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. more

Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Times Rewind episodes, where we take a look at old issues of Romantic Times Magazine (1981-2018). Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying. Learn more at SB-TB.com/Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

You know you want to read. You just don't know what. What to Read Next is the podcast for readers who love romance, thrillers, and women's fiction — and spend more time staring at their TBR than actually reading it. I'm Laura, and twice a week I bring you book recommendations built around one thing: how you actually feel right now. Not what's new. Not what's trending. The right book for this exact mood, this exact moment, this exact week of your life. Some weeks that means asking an author what they read for joy — not what they wrote, but what they reach for when they need to escape. Their answer is always your next discovery. Some weeks it means me telling you exactly what I read, what stayed with me, what I DNF'd at 40% and why, and which one I'd press into your hands right now if we were having coffee. Romance across every subgenre. Psychological thrillers. Beach reads with actual substance. Women's fiction that makes you feel seen. The books that give you the escape you came for — and a few that'll quietly change how you see things too. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. The Reading Receipt — my weekly reading log — drops every Thursday on Substack. Start anywhere. The right episode will find you. more

A podcast celebrating books, authors and any and everything CHIC!

Welcome to the Scandalous Diamonds Podcast, where co-hosts Jennifer Lusk and Dana Compton recap the New York Times' Best-Selling novels by the one and only Jackie Collins. Join us for laughs, gasps, diamonds and everything in between. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scandalous-diamonds--4784580/support . more

Why does it seem like every book written for teen girls was about being rich and mean to each other? And why were we so obsessed with them? Each week best friends Clare and Courtney will unpack these questions while turning back the pages on the books we love to hate. Are you in or are you out? more

The She Reads Romance Books Podcast is a show for romance book lovers looking for the best books worth reading because life is better with a love story!In each bite-size episode, Leslie Murphy, creator of the popular romance book blog, She Reads Romance Books, explores the best romance books in the genre, sharing her favorite books lists to give you recommendations of romance novels that you'll instantly want to add to your TBR list. Episodes focus on favorite romance book tropes and micro-tropes with book recommendations you won't be able to resist.As short-form episodes she gets right to the good stuff, saving you hours of listening, so you can get busy reading! Tune in if you are on the hunt for the best romance books worth reading and the best book boyfriends worth claiming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

If you're an aspiring author and want insights into what's involved in launching a book into the world, this is the podcast for you. Maggie Smith, author and blogger, interviews debut novelists from the Women's Fiction Writers Association discussing not only the inspiration behind their book, but also their insights into the writing process, the best advice they ever got, and the joys and sometimes pitfalls they encountered on their path to publication. more

Welcome to Ready to Be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the pop culture pod Ready to Be Petty, is ready to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and BookTok trends. Whether you're a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to Be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud! more

A (sometimes spicy) podcast for romance lovers and listeners. Women have been reading and writing about romance for centuries. But what was once considered a scandalous and secretive pastime, the romance novel has now burst proudly onto the open market. In fact, romance novels account for nearly a quarter of all adult print fiction sold in the United States. And with more and more women listening to romance books, it also matters how these books sound. Hosted by Allie Martina, a professional romance novel narrator, Zipless explores how the language of romance is shaped by writers and narrators, and asks what is it about forbidden love, age gaps, love triangles, friends to lovers, and steamy sex scenes that women find so timelessly appealing. Do romance novels offer windows into the lives women want, or mirror the lives they already have? Can narration, depth of a male voice, or cadence in artistic performance affect a romantic scene? When it comes to the language of love, can the romance novel finally take words long considered shameful and flip them into words of empowerment? In interviews with bestselling romance authors including Evie Dunmore, Sara Cate, Sierra Simone, Stephanie Archer, Xio Axelrod, and more, Zipless explores how romance novels change and reflect women's lives on and off the page. And in one-of-a-kind cameos appearances, professional actor and romance novel narrator Gideon Frost joins Allie in exploring how performance, delivery, and the language of romance can impact the hearts and minds of an audience. For more information about the show, guests, and forums to share your thoughts, go to ziplesspodcast.com Zipless is produced by Allie Martina and Jill Ruby. Listener discretion advised. more

What Did I Just Read? is the podcast where best friends Holly and LA spill the tea on a new romance novel every week. From toe-curling chemistry to over-the-top drama, they break down all the steamy moments, swoon-worthy characters, and plot twists that will have you blushing (or maybe even fanning yourself). No genre is off-limits—whether it's contemporary, historical, or paranormal, these two dive headfirst into every page-turner with no filter. Expect plenty of laughs, lots of sassy commentary, and debates over who's the real book boyfriend. Tune in for the perfect mix of romance, banter, and cheeky fun that only Holly and LA can deliver. more

Two friends discuss romance novels - the steamier the better. Many laughs and glasses of wine are had along the way. It's a little bit dirty, but definitely funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Lena Wilson is a culture critic. Nadine Santoro works in publishing. They're lesbians, they're dating, and they want to explore the world of contemporary heterosexual romance novels. What's the appeal behind this booming new world of major bestsellers and viral indies? Has smut finally gone mainstream? (And more importantly: Is this smut actually good?) Do women really want guys who will throw them around like rag dolls?All this and more on everyone's favorite gay podcast about straight romance, THINKING STRAIGHT! more

First Dates & Soulmates is a romance podcast where craft meets culture, hosted by romance author Meg Casebolt and pop culture devotee Nikki McKnight. Expect trope frameworks, feminist film critiques, author interviews, and sometimes ridiculous readalongs. more

Shelley and Rachel review romance novels. Some are good, some are bad, and some are really hot.

Romance on the Rocks is hosted by Meghan Leigh & Nicole Danielle -- two bookish biddies who imbibe and share their latest romance novel reads & the scandalous details.  Cocktails, spicy romance novels & modern love tips await.  Get ready for giggles, gasps & interactive fun. more

Novel Love is two friends who enjoy reading all types of romance books, exploring relational dynamics, and gabbing about it more

Welcome to The Book Girl Society — the podcast for readers who emotionally spiral over books and call it self-care. Hosted by two book besties with bold opinions and zero chill , we dive into: the tropes we'd die for spicy reads & book boyfriends on trial unhinged hot takes romance as real art the delulu book girl lifestyle It's not a review podcast — it's your group chat in audio form . Grab your current obsession and tune in…because the Good Girls are talking now. more

Black Chick Lit is a twice-monthly podcast that talks books by and for black women. Join Dani and Mollie as they talk prose, drink wine and laugh at their own jokes. more