33 Best Mystery Book Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. She will be forever missed. Since then, Kemper has completed the podcast's ranking project, and continues to celebrate the greatness of Christie by attempting to solve the ultimate mystery where she is concerned. Why Christie--and Christie alone--endures as powerfully as she does. more

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Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.

Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.

SHERLOCK NOW THREE DAYS A WEEK! A truly enjoyable and growing collection of Sherlock Holmes Adventures and the best stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, one of Britain's greatest storytellers. Narration by master storyteller Jon Hagadorn (1001 Stories Network). Now playing every Sun Noon ET, Wed 5PM ET, and FRI 5PM ET more

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad free Although the Sherlock Holmes canon traditionally consists of four novels and 56 short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, there are many Sherlock Holmes stories outside the canon. Most of these noncanonical stories were written by authors other than Doyle, but there are four short stories about Holmes written by Doyle that are nonetheless excluded from the canon, for various reasons. This album consists of these four noncanonical stories. The first story, 'The Field Bazaar', was first published in 1896 in a special issue of a University of Edinburgh student newspaper called The Student. Doyle wrote this very brief story to support a fundraising event at the university, his alma mater, but most scholars consider the story to be a parody and therefore not part of the canon. The second and third stories, 'The Lost Special' and 'The Man with the Watches', were both published in The Strand Magazine in 1898 and both feature mysteries involving trains. These two stories are not part of the canon because neither story mentions Holmes by name, although literary scholars have proposed that the unnamed 'amateur reasoner' in 'The Lost Special' and the unnamed 'well-known criminal investigator' in 'The Man with the Watches' are intended to be Holmes, and this theory is accepted for the purposes of this LibriVox album. Doyle wrote the fourth story, 'How Watson Learned the Trick', for a miniature book that was placed in Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a dollhouse built for Queen Mary in the 1920s that housed a tiny library featuring works by several famous authors of the day, the contents of which were published in 1924 for public consumption. Considered a companion piece to 'The Field Bazaar' due to both stories consisting entirely of conversations between Holmes and Watson over breakfast, 'How Watson Learned the Trick' is similarly excluded from the canon on the grounds of being a parody. more

A podcast devoted to helping readers discover new mystery books. Hosted by USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett. more

The opposite of true crime. Part book club, part interview show, Tea & Murder is a podcast all about Agatha Christie and her work. Every episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman has an exciting guest to discuss an Agatha Christie book, story, or play of their choice. With a smattering of literary analysis and a big dose of humor, Rebecca and her guest dive into why we like the things we like, what makes a great mystery, and every conceivable element of the Agatha Christie universe. Welcome to Tea & Murder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Interviews with bestselling authors of mystery, suspense, and thriller books.

However Improbable is a podcast book club about Sherlock Holmes, by and for the people who love him.Every other week, detective lit enthusiasts Marisa and Sarah present a fresh new recording of Holmes and Watson's adventures, and then delve into the story, its history and politics, adaptations, and why we're still so captivated by the detective and his good doctor. Holmes himself famously said that there's nothing new under the sun—but we're willing to give him a run for his money. howeverimprobablepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/improbablepod more

Welcome to Amateur Detective Club! The podcast where three friends, Melissa Meli, Tyler Riley, and Tristan Miller read the works of Agatha Christie, summarize, discuss, and rate the novels, novellas, TV episode or short story they've chosen. more

A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction. 

This podcast features thriller/mystery and fantasy book chats, book and audiobook reviews, and bookish topic conversations. It's like listening in on your favorite book club. With candid conversations and book recommendations, we will feed your shelf addiction! For more please visit: https://linktr.ee/shelfaddiction Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support . more

Each episode presents a reading of the next chapter from an Eli Marks mystery, along with expert interviews and fun background information. more

Welcome To YouTube's First Cozy Mystery Book Club! Sleuthing as a reading family since January 2018. Each month, we discuss a different cozy mystery live (YouTube Channel: Books Are My Hart). Now you can listen to our monthly YouTube livestream discussions as podcast episodes. Enjoy! more

In My Good Books is the podcast for UK readers who love crime fiction, thrillers, and literary fiction. Hosted by Susie Green, each episode features relaxed, in-depth conversations with authors and fellow readers about the stories that stay with us, the books we can't stop recommending, and the creative process behind the page. Whether you're looking for your next gripping read or curious about how your favourite authors craft their stories, this podcast is here to inspire, entertain, and help you discover your next great book. New episodes every week, follow to never miss an episode! more

This may not be an audiobook, but it is a whimsical podcast where I recap and react to young adult murder mystery books, one unhinged chapter at a time. I break books down chapter by chapter, full of spoilers, bad jokes, and big opinions. I also chat with authors and share bookish chaos on social media. more

The Clued in Mystery podcast explores mystery and the different ways we enjoy the genre through books, TV, film, and podcasts.  Your hosts, authors Brook Peterson and Sarah M Stephen, love reading, watching, listening to, and talking about mysteries. Join us as we celebrate good mysteries everywhere. more

Tea, Tonic, and Toxin is a book club and podcast for people who love mysteries, thrillers, introspection, and good conversation. Each month, your hosts, Carolyn Daughters and Sarah Harrison, will discuss a game-changing mystery or thriller, starting in 1841 onward. Together, we'll see firsthand how the genre evolvedAlong the way, we'll entertain ideas, prospects, theories, doubts, and grudges, along with the occasional guest. And we hope to entertain you, dear friend. We want you to experience the joys of reading some of the best mysteries and thrillers ever written. more

Regular crime, thriller & mystery interviews, features and reviews. Flagship weekly show - IN PERSON WITH PAUL hosted by Paul Burke & seasonal series #OnTheSofaWithVictoria hosted by best selling thriller writer Victoria Selman. Also festival coverage, award ceremonies and magazine shows hosted by Paul with Victoria and Crime Time editor/Financial Times crime critic Barry Forshaw. The monthly Review Show, what's hot in crime fiction. Further information can be found at crimetime.fm more

Welcome to the sister account of The Cozy Mystery Book Club Podcast. A podcast dedicated to chatting all things cozy mysteries. more

Mostly Murder (But Sometimes Not) is a podcast where four siblings loosely discuss mysteries and whodunits throughout a vast array of pop culture media. We love mysteries, and have since we were reading Boxcar Children and Nancy Drew by flashlight after Lights-Out. The endless detectives, investigators, and groups of roving teenagers who solve crime are all game for discussion on this show. It doubles as an excuse for us to hang out with each other—but also discuss murder!For more information, please see our website, linked below! more

A podcast giving you all the book recommendations you didn't ask for. A new episode of Dig The Plot drops every Sunday night just in time for your Monday morning commute! Great for anyone who loves to read mystery/thriller books! more

Mystery and thriller fanatic, Sabrina Thatcher, interviews some of the best thriller, chiller, and mystery writers working today. Go inside the mind of a thriller writer to discover how they tap into the darkness that taps away something animalistic in all of us. Learn about their latest books and recommendations then stick around for tips on how you too can write dangerously. more

The Crime Fiction Casebook Podcast is a podcast all about you guessed it crime fiction. In each episode, we take a close look at a classic crime story. Join us for nerdy chats about confounding clues, debonair detectives and daring murderers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Interviews and entertainment for crime fiction, suspense and thriller fans.

Spies, Lies and Private Eyes with host Terrence McCauley features some of the most talented crime and thriller writers working today. Our focus will be on those books where spies and private investigators are the main protagonists of the story. You can find out more about Terrence and his books at www.terrencemccauley.com. Lies, Spies, and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. more

A Podcast featuring crime fiction authors (mostly) in which we discuss crime fiction (theirs, ours, everyone's), and life. more

Love dark, twisty thrillers? This Book Podcast is for you.Betty and Bonny alternate between full deep dives into one book and shorter catch-up episodes where we talk recent reads, upcoming books, and what's worth your time — keeping spoilers to a minimum.From Dark Fiction, psychological thrillers to crime fiction, mystery to horror, we don't hold back on opinions. If you're always chasing your next addictive read, you'll fit right in. Let's Slay some books! more

Welcome to the Magic of Cozies, a podcast dedicated to witchy, paranormal, and supernatural cozy mystery books and authors. more

Whodunnit Dinners podcast is a murder mystery book and food podcast where murder mystery dinner party game writers Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin discuss whodunnits...and food inspired by the fiction! Whether you favour classic murder mysteries of the golden age, gritty detective reads, or left-field literary murder mysteries, the meandering conversation touches on everything from author biographies, quality of the writing, menopause brain and celebrity stand-ins. It's like book club, with food! more

Exploring the Nancy Drew-niverse one title at a time! With segments such as Fashion Police, Wound Watch, The Drew Haiku, and of course, The Gumshoe Game Show, Meghan and Colleen are here to read, recap, and review the books, games, and other media within the wide, wide world of Nancy Drew. Whether you read along with the podcast or listen without knowing a single thing about Nancy, this podcast hopes to delight, entertain, and spread the love of Nancy Drew. more

A podcast about Middle Grade mystery fiction.Eleven year old MJ and her mystery-loving father, Aidan, talk about mystery novels aimed at tween readers. Each episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion before delving deeper into spoilers in its second half.Bonus short video content, School for Sleuths, presents short discussions of concepts in mystery fiction, drawing on elements of books we have recently discussed. more