Best 40 Literary Fiction Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best literary fiction podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. 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 (Female)

Producer/Network

Symphony Space

Last Episode Date

Email

****@symphonyspace.org

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Podcast Listener, Actor/Actress

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 2657

Avg Length

51 mins
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2. 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

Last Episode Date

Email

****@kpfa.org

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Literary Critic

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

60 mins

3. 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

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 28

Avg Length

83 mins

4. 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 (Female), Gayle Lazda (Female)

Producer/Network

London Review of Books

Last Episode Date

Email

****@lrbshop.co.uk

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 112

Avg Length

63 mins

5. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

Xi Draconis Books

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Academic Scholar, Book Reviewer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

64 mins

6. Totally Booked with Zibby

Totally Booked with Zibby
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In my daily show, I interview today's latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors whose work I think

Host

Zibby Owens (Female)

Producer/Network

Zibby Owens

Last Episode Date

Email

****@bookendsmemoir.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Publisher

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 625

Avg Length

33 mins

7. Across the Pond

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

Hosts

Sam Jordison (Male), Lori Feathers (Female)

Producer/Network

Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Literary Critic

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

47 mins

8. 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

Hosts

Becca (Female), Corinne (Female)

Producer/Network

Awkwardly Social Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Literature Enthusiast, Book Lover

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 98

Avg Length

51 mins

9. 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 (Male), Alan Santiago (Male), Alistair Walford (Male), Brandon Ruta (Male), Brett Neas (Male), Cathy Langley (Female)

Producer/Network

PodcastOne

Last Episode Date

Email

****@podcastone.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Literary Critic

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

3.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 82

Avg Length

40 mins

10. 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

Host

Jane Austen

Producer/Network

Bedtime Stories

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Book Lover, Jane Austen Fan

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 176

Avg Length

38 mins

11. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

David Naimon, Tin House Books

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Aspiring Author, Literary Critic

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 434

Avg Length

120 mins

12. 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
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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

Host

Deborah Treisman (Female)

Producer/Network

The New Yorker

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Fiction Writer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 1921

Avg Length

39 mins

13. 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.

Hosts

Martin Shaw, Ben Walter

Producer/Network

Dick's Pizza Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Author

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

55 mins

14. Marginalia

Marginalia
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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Network, Marginalia is a weekly 29-minute show hosted by Beth Golay.

Host

Beth Golay (Female)

Producer/Network

KMUW

Last Episode Date

Email

****@kmuw.org

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Literary Enthusiast

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 24

Avg Length

30 mins

15. 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 (Female), Medaya Ocher (Female), Eric Newman (Male)

Producer/Network

Los Angeles Review of Books

Last Episode Date

Email

****@lareviewofbooks.org

Listener Type

Author, Literary Enthusiast, Book Reviewer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 127

Avg Length

53 mins

16. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

Christopher Hermelin

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Publisher

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 258

Avg Length

58 mins

17. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

Mark Cirino and Michael Von Cannon

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Academic Researcher, Writer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 97

Avg Length

59 mins

18. 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 (Male), V.V. Ganeshananthan (Male)

Producer/Network

fiction/non/fiction

Last Episode Date

Email

****@umkc.edu

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Writer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 77

Avg Length

46 mins

19. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

New Books Network

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ithaca.edu

Listener Type

Writer, Reader, Literature Professor

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 49

Avg Length

48 mins

20. 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

Host

Dave Warneke (Male)

Producer/Network

Do Go On Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@davewarneke.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Student

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 583

Avg Length

88 mins

21. 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

Last Episode Date

Email

****@substack.com

Listener Type

Storytelling Aficionado, Literature Student, Aspiring Writer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

43 mins

22. 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 (Female)

Producer/Network

Holly Lynn Payne

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Writer, Literary Enthusiast, Aspiring Author

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

47 mins

23. 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 (Male), Kate Marshall (Female)

Producer/Network

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine

Last Episode Date

Email

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

Listener Type

Creative Writer, Fantasy Literature Enthusiast

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 208

Avg Length

31 mins

24. Between The Covers

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

Host

Gary Baysinger (Male)

Producer/Network

KBOO Radio

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Literary Enthusiast

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

25. 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

Listener Type

Book Lover, Literary Enthusiast

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 24

Avg Length

31 mins

26. 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

Host

Cary Barbor (Female)

Producer/Network

Cary Barbor

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Literary Critic

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

25 mins

27. 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 (Female), Ellen (Female)

Producer/Network

Harriet and Ellen

Email

****@readingjaneausten.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Academic Scholar, Jane Austen Fan

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 64

Avg Length

55 mins

28. Questioning the Canon

Questioning the Canon
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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

Listener Type

Educator, Literature Enthusiast

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

87 mins

29. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

Benjamin McEvoy

Email

****@benjaminmcevoy.com

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 471

Avg Length

84 mins

30. 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

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Academic Scholar

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 67

Avg Length

55 mins

31. Bite at a Time Books | Classic Novel Audiobooks

Bite at a Time Books | Classic Novel Audiobooks
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Welcome to Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics one bite at a time. Join host Bree

Host

Bree Carlile (Female)

Producer/Network

Bite at a Time Books

Email

****@biteatatimebooks.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Book Lover, Busy Professional

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

12 mins

32. 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

Host

Joe Donahue (Male)

Producer/Network

Joe Donahue

Email

****@wamc.org

Listener Type

Book Lover, Author, Literary Critic

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 29

Avg Length

28 mins

33. 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 (Male)

Producer/Network

B.J. Harrison

Email

****@thebestaudiobooks.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Podcast Listener, Storytelling Aficionado

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 2432

Avg Length

42 mins

34. Short Story Today

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

Host

Jon DiSavino (Male)

Producer/Network

Jon DiSavino

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Book Club Member, Aspiring Writer

Most Listeners in

United States

Estimated listeners

Guests

Sponsors

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

54 mins
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