The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp more

A behind the scenes look into the New York City Police Department . Hosted by retired NYPD detective turned author Vic Ferrari. To an outsider, the New York City Police Department is a mysterious well-oiled machine responsible for maintaining law and order in the world's greatest city while looking brilliant in blue. However, things are not always what they appear to be and may surprise you. NYPD: Through the Looking Glass is filled with action, suspense and nonstop laughs! A must listen for cop buffs, true crime readers and anyone with a sense of humor! more

Save Our Souls Library (aka SOS Library) is a podcast that candidly discusses books without the pomp and circumstance (and expertise) of normal book reviewers. It's just three gals from Queens, New York giving their honest opinion on the good, the bad, the overhyped, and the underrated. more

New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

Welcome to Professional Book Girl, your literary escape with host Kayla, the Bookstagrammer, known as KayReadWhat. Every Monday, Kayla delves into her latest bookish obsessions, embarking on a mission to ignite your love of reading. Join her as she delivers spoiler-free reviews of three books that will leave you itching to expand your to-be-read list. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just beginning your literary journey, this podcast guarantees a delightful dose of pop culture, life as a millennial New Yorker, and a trio of must-read recommendations. Happy Reading! more

The New York Public Library's podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.

Welcome to your new favorite literary podcast! Books and the City Podcast is hosted by four New York City-dwelling, book-nerd best friends who met for one Bookstagram book club, and the rest was history. Unlike most bookish podcasts, each episode of Books and the City stays spoiler-free. Every Monday, the hosts come prepared to discuss the last book they read, meaning you'll walk away from each weekly episode with four new must-read titles! Pour yourself a glass of whatever, and meet your new favorite book club. more