Best 80 Literary Fiction Podcasts

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1. The New Yorker: Fiction

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

Host

Deborah Treisman

Producer/Network

The New Yorker

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

3138

Episodes

220

2. Selected Shorts

Selected Shorts
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny.

Host

Meg Wolitzer

Producer/Network

Symphony Space

Email

****@symphonyspace.org

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

2544

Episodes

237

3. The Classic Tales Podcast

The Classic Tales Podcast
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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever

Host

B.J. Harrison

Producer/Network

B.J. Harrison

Email

****@thebestaudiobooks.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

2424

Episodes

163

5. Totally Booked with Zibby

Totally Booked with Zibby
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Hi! I'm Zibby Owens, host of Totally Booked with Zibby (formerly Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books). In my

Host

Zibby Owens

Producer/Network

Zibby Owens

Email

****@bookendsmemoir.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

509

Episodes

223

6. Book Cheat

Book Cheat
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The book club podcast where Dave Warneke has read the book so you don't have to. Each episode Dave tells two

Producer/Network

Do Go On Media

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

564

Episodes

65

7. Backlisted

Backlisted
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The literary podcast presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get

Hosts

John Mitchinson, Andy Miller

Producer/Network

Backlisted

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

491

Episodes

279

8. Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry

Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
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Author interviews with today's best writers — established & up-and-coming — in fiction, nonfiction and

Host

David Naimon

Producer/Network

David Naimon, Tin House Books

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

372

Episodes

88

9. So Many Damn Books

So Many Damn Books
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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to

Host

Christopher Hermelin

Producer/Network

Christopher Hermelin

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

254

Episodes

378

10. World Book Club

World Book Club
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The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.

Host

Harriett Gilbert

Producer/Network

BBC World Service

Email

****@bbc.co.uk

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

332

Episodes

129

11. Hardcore Literature

Hardcore Literature
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Welcome to your new favourite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you

Host

Benjamin McEvoy

Producer/Network

Benjamin McEvoy

Email

****@benjaminmcevoy.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

325

Episodes

99

12. Beneath Ceaseless Skies Audio Fiction Podcasts

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Audio Fiction Podcasts
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Ignyte Award finalist podcast of short stories from the Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine, the World

Hosts

Scott H. Andrews, Kate Marshall

Producer/Network

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine

Email

****@beneath-ceaseless-skies.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

202

Episodes

330

13. Un Libro Una Hora

Un Libro Una Hora
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Aprende a leer, aprende de literatura escuchando. Un programa para contar un libro en una hora. Grandes

Host

Antonio Martínez Asensio

Producer/Network

SER Podcast

Email

****@penguinrandomhouse.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

137

Episodes

412

14. Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's

Host

Dani Vee

Producer/Network

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

13

Episodes

763

15. Bookclub

Bookclub
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Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

Host

James Naughtie

Producer/Network

BBC Radio 4

Email

****@bbc.co.uk

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

206

Episodes

123

16. Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews

Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite

Hosts

Kit Gray, Alan Santiago, Alistair Walford, Brandon Ruta, Brett Neas, Cathy Langley

Producer/Network

PodcastOne

Email

****@podcastone.com

Rating

3.9/5

Reviews

77

Episodes

402

17. The TLS Podcast

The TLS Podcast
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A weekly podcast on books and culture brought to you by the writers and editors of the Times Literary

Producer/Network

The TLS

Email

****@the-tls.co.uk

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

171

Episodes

78

18. Il cacciatore di libri

Il cacciatore di libri
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Un'inviata virtuale in libreria per scoprire le ultime novità del mercato editoriale. In ogni puntata due

Producer/Network

Radio24

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

15

Episodes

544

19. Bite at a Time Books

Bite at a Time Books
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Welcome to Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics one bite at a time. My name is Bree

Host

Bree Carlile

Producer/Network

Bite at a Time Books

Email

****@biteatatimebooks.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

35

Episodes

479

20. Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
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Fall asleep with the ultimate comfort bedtime stories: the works of Jane Austen! Each episode we'll read a

Producer/Network

Bedtime Stories

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

137

Episodes

146

21. London Review Bookshop Podcast

London Review Bookshop Podcast
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Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry,

Hosts

Claire Williams, Gayle Lazda

Producer/Network

London Review of Books

Email

****@lrbshop.co.uk

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

113

Episodes

201

22. LARB Radio Hour

LARB Radio Hour
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The Los Angeles Review of Books Radio Hour is a weekly show featuring interviews, readings and discussions

Hosts

Kate Wolf, Medaya Ocher, Eric Newman

Producer/Network

Los Angeles Review of Books

Email

****@lareviewofbooks.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

118

Episodes

129

23. Solvanam - Tamil Arts and Literature: சொல்வனம்.காம்

Solvanam - Tamil Arts and Literature: சொல்வனம்.காம்
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தமிழ் இதழ்: கலைகளும் இலக்கியமும் - நாவல்,

Producer/Network

Solvanam சொல்வனம்

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

484

24. The Bookstore

The Bookstore
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It's like a book club, but we actually read the book. Join hosts Becca and Corinne as they recreate their

Producer/Network

Awkwardly Social Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

3.8/5

Reviews

10

Episodes

401

25. The Book Show

The Book Show
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Each week on The Book Show, host Joe Donahue interviews authors about their books, their lives and their

Producer/Network

Joe Donahue

Email

****@wamc.org

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

30

Episodes

327

26. One True Podcast

One True Podcast
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One True Podcast explores all things related to Hemingway, his work, and his world. The show is hosted by

Host

Mark Cirino

Producer/Network

Mark Cirino and Michael Von Cannon

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

86

Episodes

146

27. LA Review of Books

LA Review of Books
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The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating

Producer/Network

LA Review of Books

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

66

Episodes

165

28. Marginalia

Marginalia
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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, Marginalia is a weekly podcast hosted by KMUW's Beth

Host

Beth Golay

Producer/Network

KMUW

Email

****@kmuw.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

23

Episodes

274

29. The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter
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CBC Radio's The Next Chapter travels the country, conversing with authors and readers of all kinds. A new

Host

Antonio Michael Downing

Producer/Network

CBC Arts & Entertainment

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

23

Episodes

258

30. fiction/non/fiction

fiction/non/fiction
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Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the

Hosts

Whitney Terrell, V.V. Ganeshananthan

Producer/Network

fiction/non/fiction

Email

****@umkc.edu

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

77

Episodes

83

31. Short Story Today

Short Story Today
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A weekly podcast hosted by Jon DiSavino. It celebrates the enduring and compact literary form known as - you

Producer/Network

Jon DiSavino

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

17

Episodes

242

32. The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf
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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers

Hosts

Kate Evans, Cassie McCullagh

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

30

Episodes

143

33. Burned By Books

Burned By Books
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A podcast for writers and readers who are obsessive about their books. Interviews with established and

Host

Chris Holmes

Producer/Network

New Books Network

Email

****@ithaca.edu

Rating

5/5

Reviews

39

Episodes

94

34. 經典也青春

經典也青春
Play

Readmoo 讀墨電子書Readmoo

Producer/Network

Readmoo 讀墨電子書 & IC之音竹科廣播

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

32

Episodes

134

35. The Book Show

The Book Show
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Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.

Host

Claire Nichols

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

12

Episodes

158

36. Beyond The Zero

Beyond The Zero
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Weekly long-form discussions about books with authors, translators and critics from around the world.

Host

Ben Walter

Producer/Network

Dick's Pizza Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

18

Episodes

150

37. Fall for the Book Podcast

Fall for the Book Podcast
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A podcast from the Fall for the Book Festival team - Director Kara Oakleaf, and Manager, Suzy Rigdon. Each

Producer/Network

Fall for the Book

Rating

5/5

Reviews

24

Episodes

93

38. Harshaneeyam

Harshaneeyam
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Harshaneeyam is a podcast about Literary fiction focussing on Translated works from across the world and

Producer/Network

Harshaneeyam

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

114

39. El ensueño literario.

El ensueño literario.
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1: Podcast apto para el descanso. Preferentemente para momentos de quietud, sin estridencias, en intimidad.

Producer/Network

J. Aler

Rating

0/5

Episodes

152

40. Book Off!

Book Off!
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A fun, upbeat, accessible show about brilliant books, writing and culture. Each episode sees two authors go

Host

Joe Haddow

Producer/Network

Book Off!

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

11

Episodes

114

41. Audiolibros y relatos

Audiolibros y relatos
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Podcast literalmente literario en el que ficcionamos relatos y audiolibros de todos los géneros, tanto de

Producer/Network

ABISMOfm

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

8

Episodes

100

42. Reading Jane Austen

Reading Jane Austen
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Ellen and Harriet are a mother and daughter who have been talking about Jane Austen together since Harriet

Hosts

Harriet, Ellen

Producer/Network

Harriet and Ellen

Email

****@readingjaneausten.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

12

Episodes

95

43. Reading Materials

Reading Materials
Play

We are Corrie and Lucia, long-time friends and self-declared bookworms. Join us as we take it in turns to

Producer/Network

Corrie and Lucia

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

104

44. Față/Verso

Față/Verso
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Un podcast cu cititori binedispuși, despre cărți de ficțiune. ● Gazdele podcastului Față/Verso: ●

Producer/Network

Simina & Claudiu

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

100

45. Ben Okurum

Ben Okurum
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Yayıncılık dünyasının deneyimli ismi ve Storytel'deki birçok kitabın sesi Deniz Yüce Başarır Ben

Producer/Network

Storytel

Email

****@storytel.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

88

46. Likely Stories

Likely Stories
Play

So many books, so little time! Although long-time host Jim McKeown has retired, his legacy continues as

Host

Jim Mckeown

Producer/Network

Jim McKeown

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

97

47. Lannan Foundation

Lannan Foundation
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Welcome to the Lannan Foundation podcast, a home for cultural freedom, diversity, and creativity. Here, we

Producer/Network

Lannan Foundation

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

28

Episodes

21

48. Page One Podcast

Page One Podcast
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Master storytellers discuss the stories and struggles that go into writing the first page of their books.

Host

Holly Lynn Payne

Producer/Network

Holly Lynn Payne

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

15

Episodes

46

49. Todo tranquilo en Dunwich

Todo tranquilo en Dunwich
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Podcast dedicado a la literatura fantástica. Realizado por Érica Couto y José Luis Forte.

Producer/Network

Todo tranquilo en Dunwich

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

100

50. Book Spider

Book Spider
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Book Spider (previously known as The God Setebos) is a book-of-the-week podcast primarily covering novels,

Host

Patrick Barney

Producer/Network

Xi Draconis Books

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

68

51. Chut madame lit

Chut madame lit
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Magazine littéraire animé tour à tour par Anny Bussières, Marie-Hélène Desroches, Ève Sansfaçon et

Producer/Network

Anny Bussières, Ève Sansfaçon, Marie-Hélène Desroches, Élizabeth Lord

Rating

0/5

Episodes

105

52. Skønlitteratur

Skønlitteratur
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Et aktuelt ugemagasin med nyheder, reportager og samtaler ominteressante tendenser og nødvendig litteratur.

Producer/Network

DR LYD Comedy & Livsstil

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

93

53. Let's Deconstruct a Story

Let's Deconstruct a Story
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Let's Deconstruct a Story: A podcast for the story nerds!Aspiring writers need to understand the components

Producer/Network

Kelly Fordon

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

89

54. Auscast Literature Channel

Auscast Literature Channel
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All Auscast shows all about Literature

Producer/Network

Auscast Network

Rating

0/5

Episodes

97

55. Frontispiz - Der Literaturpodcast

Frontispiz - Der Literaturpodcast
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Alex, Max und Philipp reisen mit euch, zwei Mal im Monat, in die Welt der Bücher. Nicht immer ernst, aber

Producer/Network

Max Bringmann, Alexander Röske und Philipp Stöver

Rating

0/5

Episodes

87

56. Son livre

Son livre
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Avec « Son livre », partez pour un voyage littéraire et sonore sur les terres des auteurs soutenus par

Producer/Network

Centre national du livre

Rating

0/5

Episodes

69

57. Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Podcast

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Podcast
Play

If you missed a moment of enlightenment or entertainment at this year's Anniversary Festival, we've got you

Producer/Network

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

73

58. Die Literaturagenten

Die Literaturagenten
Play

Gute Literaturagenten kennen jeden in der Buchbranche: Bestsellerautorinnen, Newcomer, Verlegerinnen,

Producer/Network

radioeins (rbb)

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

70

59. Les livres Josyane Savigneau

Les livres   Josyane Savigneau
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Chronique de Josyane Savigneau tous les lundis dans « RCJ Midi ». Josyane Savigneau écrivaine et

Producer/Network

RADIO RCJ

Rating

0/5

Episodes

77

60. KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves

KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves
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Bookwaves/Artwaves presents in-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving

Producer/Network

KPFA

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

69

61. Anachroniques

Anachroniques
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Créée en 2021 par Alban Guyomarc'h, cette émission est aujourd'hui animée par Thomas Perroud, Normalien

Producer/Network

Fréquence Protestante

Rating

0/5

Episodes

63

62. Wydawnictwo Pauza

Wydawnictwo Pauza
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Anita Musioł, właścicielka Wydawnictwa Pauza, opowiada i rozmawia z gośćmi o książkach Pauzy i nie

Producer/Network

Wydawnictwo Pauza - Anita

Rating

0/5

Episodes

71

63. Furiosa por los libros

Furiosa por los libros
Play

Libros,libros y más

Producer/Network

Furiosa por los libros

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

62

64. Reclaiming the Book Club: Forget The Wine

Reclaiming the Book Club: Forget The Wine
Play

Lively disucssions of modern literature from two friends living halfway accross the world.

Producer/Network

Forget the Wine

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

44

65. Das Literarische Quartett

Das Literarische Quartett
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„Das Literarische Quartett' mit Gastgeberin Thea Dorn ist der literarische Salon im ZDF-Fernsehen: Vier

Host

Thea Dorn

Producer/Network

Dlf Literatur

Email

****@deutschlandradio.de

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

29

66. Projeto Literário Olho de Belize

Projeto Literário Olho de Belize
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O Projeto Literário Olho de Belize, criado pela doutoranda em Literatura Brasileira/UFRJ Mariana Belize,

Producer/Network

Mariana Belize

Rating

0/5

Episodes

60

67. Los mil y un libros

Los mil y un libros
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Además de librería, tenemos podcast. Cada dos semanas un episodio nuevo, acompáñanos a nuestras lecturas

Producer/Network

Los mil y un libros

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

45

68. Eevan kirjaklubi

Eevan kirjaklubi
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Eevan kirjaklubi on podcast sinulle, joka rakastat lukemista. Eeva-median vieraaksi tulee joka kuukausi

Producer/Network

eeva.fi

Rating

0/5

Episodes

46

69. Ich lese was, was du auch liest!

Ich lese was, was du auch liest!
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Was macht mehr Spaß als alleine ein Buch lesen? Gemeinsam ein Buch lesen und dann darüber diskutieren! Das

Producer/Network

Fabienne Imlinger, Martina Kübler

Rating

0/5

Episodes

40

70. Between The Covers

Between The Covers
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KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

Producer/Network

KBOO Radio

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

28

71. Carsicamente

Carsicamente
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Carsicamente è il podcast di Francesco Colombrita, un lettore accanito che ha deciso di condividere letture

Producer/Network

Francesco Colombrita

Rating

0/5

Episodes

22

72. GCL Book Club

GCL Book Club
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For intelligent, candid conversations with authors of all genres, tune in to the Gulf Coast Life Book Club

Producer/Network

Cary Barbor

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

23

73. Questioning the Canon

Questioning the Canon
Play

A little podcast that loves big books. You don't need to have read with us to enjoy the show as we always do

Producer/Network

Ben Rathert, Felicia Dieguez

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

36

74. RadioMoLI

RadioMoLI
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Broadcasting from the Museum of Literature Ireland, RadioMoLI is a digital radio station of Irish literature.

Producer/Network

Museum of Literature Ireland

Email

****@moli.ie

Rating

0/5

Episodes

33