Best 80 Literary Fiction Podcasts

Here is our list of top Literary Fiction podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. The New Yorker: Fiction

The New Yorker: Fiction

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
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2. The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

Host

Deborah Treisman

Producer/Network

The New Yorker

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

1935
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3. Burned By Books

Burned By Books

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

49
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4. Harshaneeyam

Harshaneeyam

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

Producer/Network

Harshaneeyam

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

4
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5. Das Literarische Quartett

Das Literarische Quartett

„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
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6. Totally Booked with Zibby

Totally Booked with Zibby

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

4.5/5

Reviews

555
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7. Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

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

Host

Jane Austen

Producer/Network

Bedtime Stories

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

167
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8. Marginalia

Marginalia

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

25
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9. fiction/non/fiction

fiction/non/fiction

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
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10. The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf

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
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11. The Book Show

The Book Show

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
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12. Reading Materials

Reading Materials

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

Hosts

Corrie Bureau, Lucia Podhorska

Producer/Network

Corrie and Lucia

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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13. Audiolibros y relatos

Audiolibros y relatos

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

Host

Xavi Villanueva

Producer/Network

ABISMOfm

Email

****@abismofm.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

8
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14. Likely Stories

Likely Stories

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

Hosts

Elizabeth Barnhill, Gia Chevis, Kevin Tankersley

Producer/Network

Jim McKeown

Email

****@baylor.edu
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15. Page One Podcast

Page One Podcast

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

4.8/5

Reviews

17
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16. Book Spider

Book Spider

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
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17. Son livre

Son livre

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

Producer/Network

Centre national du livre

Email

****@gmail.com
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18. Anachroniques

Anachroniques

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

Producer/Network

Fréquence Protestante

Email

****@gmail.com
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19. Selected Shorts

Selected Shorts

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

2640
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20. The Classic Tales Podcast

The Classic Tales Podcast

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
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21. Backlisted

Backlisted

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

540
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22. Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry

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

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

431
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23. World Book Club

World Book Club

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

349
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24. So Many Damn Books

So Many Damn Books

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

258
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25. Un Libro Una Hora

Un Libro Una Hora

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

186
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26. Beneath Ceaseless Skies Audio Fiction Podcasts

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Audio Fiction Podcasts

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

205
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27. Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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
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28. Bookclub

Bookclub

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

4.4/5

Reviews

225
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29. The Bookstore

The Bookstore

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

Hosts

Becca, Corinne

Producer/Network

Awkwardly Social Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

98
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30. Bite at a Time Books

Bite at a Time Books

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

5
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31. Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews

Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews

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

82
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32. The TLS Podcast

The TLS Podcast

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

177
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33. London Review Bookshop Podcast

London Review Bookshop Podcast

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
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34. Il cacciatore di libri

Il cacciatore di libri

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

Host

Alessandra Tedesco

Producer/Network

Radio24

Email

****@radio24.it

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

15
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35. LARB Radio Hour

LARB Radio Hour

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

127
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36. Solvanam - Tamil Arts and Literature: சொல்வனம்.காம்

Solvanam - Tamil Arts and Literature: சொல்வனம்.காம்

தமிழ் இதழ்: கலைகளும் இலக்கியமும் - நாவல்,

Producer/Network

Solvanam சொல்வனம்

Email

****@gmail.com
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37. One True Podcast

One True Podcast

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

97
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38. The Book Show

The Book Show

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

Host

Joe Donahue

Producer/Network

Joe Donahue

Email

****@wamc.org

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

30
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39. LA Review of Books

LA Review of Books

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
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40. The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter

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
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41. Short Story Today

Short Story Today

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
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42. Reading Jane Austen

Reading Jane Austen

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

4.8/5

Reviews

64
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43. Beyond The Zero

Beyond The Zero

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

Hosts

Martin Shaw, Ben Walter

Producer/Network

Dick's Pizza Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

30
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44. 經典也青春

經典也青春

Readmoo 讀墨電子書Readmoo

Producer/Network

Readmoo 讀墨電子書 & IC之音竹科廣播

Email

****@ecrowdmedia.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

32
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45. Fall for the Book Podcast

Fall for the Book Podcast

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
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46. Book Off!

Book Off!

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

12
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47. Across the Pond

Across the Pond

Across the Pond is a podcast about the most discussed and anticipated books on both sides of the Atlantic.

Hosts

Sam Jordison, Lori Feathers

Producer/Network

Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

22
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48. Chut madame lit

Chut madame lit

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

Email

****@ckiafm.org
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49. El ensueño literario.

El ensueño literario.

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

Host

J. Aler

Producer/Network

J. Aler

Email

****@libero.it
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50. Auscast Literature Channel

Auscast Literature Channel

All Auscast shows all about Literature

Producer/Network

Auscast Network

Email

****@gmail.com
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51. Ben Okurum

Ben Okurum

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

Host

Deniz Yüce Başarır

Producer/Network

Storytel

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9
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52. Skønlitteratur

Skønlitteratur

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

Producer/Network

DR LYD Comedy & Livsstil

Email

****@dr.dk

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2
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53. Lannan Foundation

Lannan Foundation

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

Producer/Network

Lannan Foundation

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

28
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54. Let's Deconstruct a Story

Let's Deconstruct a Story

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

Producer/Network

Kelly Fordon

Email

****@substack.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4
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55. Todo tranquilo en Dunwich

Todo tranquilo en Dunwich

Podcast dedicado a la literatura fantástica. Realizado por Érica Couto y José Luis Forte.

Hosts

Erica Couto-Ferreira, José Luis Forte

Producer/Network

Todo tranquilo en Dunwich

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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56. Les livres Josyane Savigneau

Les livres   Josyane Savigneau

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

Host

Josyane Savigneau

Producer/Network

RADIO RCJ

Email

****@radiorcj.info
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57. KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves

KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves

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

Producer/Network

KPFA

Email

****@kpfa.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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58. Frontispiz - Der Literaturpodcast

Frontispiz - Der Literaturpodcast

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

Hosts

Max Bringmann, Alexander Röske, Philipp Stöver

Producer/Network

Max Bringmann, Alexander Röske und Philipp Stöver

Email

****@googlemail.com
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59. Die Literaturagenten

Die Literaturagenten

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

Producer/Network

radioeins (rbb)

Email

****@rbb-online.de

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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60. Wydawnictwo Pauza

Wydawnictwo Pauza

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

Producer/Network

Wydawnictwo Pauza - Anita
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61. Furiosa por los libros

Furiosa por los libros

Libros,libros y más

Producer/Network

Furiosa por los libros

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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62. Los mil y un libros

Los mil y un libros

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
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63. GCL Book Club

GCL Book Club

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

Host

Cary Barbor

Producer/Network

Cary Barbor

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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64. Eevan kirjaklubi

Eevan kirjaklubi

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

Producer/Network

eeva.fi

Email

****@a-lehdet.fi
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65. Ich lese was, was du auch liest!

Ich lese was, was du auch liest!

Was macht mehr Spaß als alleine ein Buch lesen? Gemeinsam ein Buch lesen und dann darüber diskutieren! Das

Hosts

Martina Kübler, Fabienne Imlinger

Producer/Network

Fabienne Imlinger, Martina Kübler

Email

****@yahoo.com
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66. Between The Covers

Between The Covers

KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

Producer/Network

KBOO Radio

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2
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67. RadioMoLI

RadioMoLI

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
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68. Față/Verso

Față/Verso

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

Hosts

Simina Popa, Claudiu Sfirschi-Lăudat

Producer/Network

Simina & Claudiu

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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69. Questioning the Canon

Questioning the Canon

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

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

6
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70. Carsicamente

Carsicamente

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

Producer/Network

Francesco Colombrita

Email

****@gmail.com
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71. Book Cheat

Book Cheat

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

Host

Dave Warneke

Producer/Network

Do Go On Media

Email

****@davewarneke.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

564
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72. Hardcore Literature

Hardcore Literature

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

481
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73. Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Podcast

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Podcast

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

Email

****@yayasansaraswati.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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74. Projeto Literário Olho de Belize

Projeto Literário Olho de Belize

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

Producer/Network

Mariana Belize
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75. Reclaiming the Book Club: Forget The Wine

Reclaiming the Book Club: Forget The Wine

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

Producer/Network

Forget the Wine

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

6
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