Books & Literature

Books and literature podcasts celebrate the written word and the ideas within it, connecting readers with new titles, authors, and literary traditions from around the world.

Books and literature podcasts celebrate the written word and the ideas within it, connecting readers with new titles, authors, and literary traditions from around the world. From rigorous fiction analysis to casual book club conversations, these shows inspire reading lists and deepen appreciation for what makes great writing great. If you love books, these podcasts feel like the best book club you've ever joined.

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Featured Podcasts in Books & Literature
Books on the Nightstand

Books on the Nightstand

Ann Kingman and Michael Kindness share their passion for books with warmth and enthusiasm.

The New Yorker Fiction Podcast

The New Yorker Fiction Podcast

Authors read and discuss short stories from the New Yorker's legendary archive.

Literary Friction

Literary Friction

Carrie Plitt and Octavia Bright explore literature through themed conversations and author interviews.

Backlisted

Backlisted

Celebrating overlooked and out-of-print books that deserve a wider audience.

Well-Read Black Girl

Well-Read Black Girl

Glory Edim champions Black literature and authors with joy, rigor, and community.

Overdue

Overdue

Craig and Andrew finally read the books they always meant to, with humor and insight.

The Reader

The Reader

BBC Radio 4's literary podcast exploring a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles.