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Top 100 Books Podcasts
Jan 12, 2026
The Best Books Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

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In my daily show, I interview today’s latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors whose work I think is worth your time -- in 30 minutes or less. As a bookstore owner, publisher, author and (obviously) podcaster, I get a comprehensive look at everything that’s coming out and spend my time curating the best books so you don’t have to. Stay in the know, get insider insights, and connect with guests like I do. Every single day. With 2,000+ episodes to choose from, you'll never run out of book talk. For more information, go to zibbymedia.com and follow the show on Instagram at @totallybookedwithzibby. Please rate and review the show. And go buy the books!
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Have you ever thought why is it that my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances can do so much more than me? Well if you have, you're not alone. From confidence, persistence, motivation, to resilience - these life skills can help us go a long way in believing in ourselves. Not to mention, we live in a polarised world where conversations have broken down, so we've opened a space for those difficult chats.
We will try examine the tips and guides out there to see if it can help. Whilst I am no expert by any means, I have lived experience of feeling different and misunderstood, so hopefully we can take this path of enhancement together. PS. I do not receive commission for the books and guides reviewed.
Hit subscribe if you like it!

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Welcome to Must Love Books, a podcast by book lovers for book lovers. Join Krystle Hope and various guests as we talk about books we love (and sometimes the books we hate), fanfiction, adaptations, publishing trends, and interviews with our favorite authors and debut authors.
Social Media:
Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast
Hosted by Krystle Hope
Instagram: @krystlehope
TikTok: @huttslayer_hope
GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/krystlehope
Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast
Don't forget to check out the Book Podcast Connection - a network of over 100 book-related podcasts! Follow on Instagram @BookPodcastConnection

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A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

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Web - http://Thewritingcommunitychatshow.com
Direct - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-writing-community-chat-show
The WCCS - TOGETHER AS ONE, WE GET IT DONE.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

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The SJW Comic Book Club is a book-club style podcast where three friends discuss a story arch in comics from a literary and progressive POV. We try to center the opinions of people of color, women, LGBTQ+, etc., who are sometimes overlooked in nerd culture.

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Jake and Ron are two Gen X friends who discuss fantasy, horror and science-fiction books, movies and streaming shows with their unique insight and quirky sense of humor. They also interview amazing authors such as World Fantasy Award and Locus Award winner Fonda Lee, Bram Stoker Award winners Jonathan Maberry, Christopher Golden and Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestseller Jason Pargin, JS Dewes, Sylvain Neuvel, Edward Ashton, Juliette Wade, Marina Lostetter and many more! Subscribe and join the hundreds of other listeners from around the world. Jake and Ron have known each other since their college days in Boston. Jake is a lifelong fantasy, horror, and science-fiction fan and has an extensive background working in independent bookstores and publishing in the Boston area. Ron grew up loving comic books, Star Trek, Star Wars and RPG. He is currently a project manager in technology in the Seattle area. Both are big fans of Dune and Twin Peaks. Subscribe on all major podcast platforms. Twitter: @OfiOtians, Instagram: @thewrathoftheiotians, Email: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.com

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Join Rich Bennett and his dynamic cohosts as they engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds—authors, entrepreneurs, activists, and everyday heroes—uncovering their unique stories and insights. Each episode offers a deep dive into personal journeys, community initiatives, and transformative experiences, providing listeners with inspiration and practical takeaways.
Tune in to discover stories that uplift, inform, and connect us all. Subscribe now to be part of these compelling conversations.
Interested in being a guest on Conversations with Rich Bennett? Reach out to Rich Bennett through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richbennett.

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Chick-Lit Seasons Book List
Season One: "The Princess Diaries" Book One; Season Two: "Ella Enchanted"; Season Three: "Twilight"; Season Four: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philospher's Stone"; Season Five: “The Handmaids Tale”; Season Six: “Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging” Season Seven: “New Moon”
Chick-Lit At The Movies List
“The Princess Diaries” (2000); “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988); "Spongebob SquarePants Movie" (2004); “Ella Enchanted" (2004); “Ever After” (1998); “School of Rock” (2003); “Princess Diaries 2" (2004)”; “The 40 Year Old Virgin” (2005); “Hocus Pocus” (1993); “Steel Magnolias” (1989); “Easy A” (2010); “Superbad” (2007); “The Thin Man” (1934); “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” (2010); “Thor: Ragnarok" (2017); “Tusk" (2014); “The Night Before..." (2015); “The Boondock Saints" (1999); “Dead Poets Society” (1989); “Four Christmases” (2008)

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Spec Tales asks collectors and creators: What's your grail tale? Join Jake and Jesús each week as they explore new stories about the comic book grails we all love — the epic journies behind how they were obtained or how they inspired new creativity. You can share your grail tale by emailing the guys at spectalespodcast@gmail.com Or by reaching out on Twitter and Instagram.

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Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

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The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. The show features monthly interviews with contributors to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to interviews, the show has a monthly book conversation full of reviews and recommendations. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with Okie Bookcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok - @okiebookcast.

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Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.

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An Erotic/Comedy (Aka: Eromedy) Podcast where I read an erotic story and you listen to it!
Each week I delve into another exciting chapter of an erotic story from the Literotica archives, reading it in full; with my best sexy British narrators voice... Then, we launch into a comedic breakdown of the characters, the sex scenes, the taboos and emerging narrative themes in a "deep dive" critical analysis! Finally, we take a look at what everyone else thought about the chapter by having an open-minded peek at the comment section!
I am currently reading a series of Christmas Specials!
Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/letsgetsexypodcast
Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=97414688
If you would like to get in contact please:
- Email: letsgetsexypodcast@gmail.com
- Tweet: @letsgetsexypod
- Instagram: letsgetsexypodcast
- Facebook: Let's Get Sexy Podcast
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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.

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It's a book club, but funny!
Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights.
Join Michael's weekly book club as he reads aloud from a classic and asks people like Jen Kirkman, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter, and even his teenage kids to weigh in with their perspectives.
Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work.
Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, more accent work.
Season 3: Wuthering Heights. It's a love story? Who knows
Season 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcast
Support this show and access bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

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Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, anime, and gaming with heated debates, exclusive comic book creator interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you directly into the heart of nerd nirvana.
New episodes every Monday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of enthusiast entertainment!

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Welcome to Audiodesires, where sexual wellness meets your pleasure. We create short, erotic audio sex stories for women and couples, bringing your most intimate fantasies to life.
Join us here on Spotify to listen to sneak previews of some of our favorite sex stories to help improve your overall health and sexual wellbeing.
For exclusive access to hundreds more stories, create a free Audiodesires account.

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Liz Scully spent 20 years working on big Hollywood films - she’s won an Emmy and her work is multi-Oscar nominated.
She travelled the world working with massive Visual FX teams + worked far too many weekends so film directors got their perfect shot.
Now, she's a business strategist and a Mastermind coach and she'll help you do equally spectacular things with your business.
Growth is all about having a clear and simple strategy where each daily task moves the whole business along in many areas. She’s here to help you earn more, work less and have much more fun in your business.
She’s created training on how to run the most effective Mastermind groups on the planet (humans really are better together). And with Evil Coach strategy, training so good, it’s not only effective but actually entertaining. Very rare.
Liz is a fully fledged book nerd + reads a couple of books a day. She’s sifted through them to find the most effective books for you + your biz.
Plus she’s bringing in many of her pals from her days in advertising, commercials, media and speaking - to get you the very best conversation + primo book recommendations.
She's Irish, nomadic and as confused as everyone else why she has an English accent.

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Happy To Be Here is a new interview podcast for the recovering perfectionist and the perpetually curious, full of conversations that make you feel right at home and allow you to learn a little bit about almost anything.
Host Greta Johnsen (formerly of Nerdette) invites you to meet journalists, chefs, authors, and all kinds of excellent humans who will delight and inspire you. Packed with recommendations for stuff to eat, read, watch, and enjoy, this show is great for helping you make sure you actually take it easy this weekend, wherever you might happen to be.

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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!

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A podcast where a bunch of nerds talk about what they're listening to, reading, and watching. Hosted by Dayton Johnson and friends.

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نسعى لمجتمع واعٍ
نقرأ كتاب ونعطيك فائدته كاملة. تابعنا لكي تقرأ دون أن تقرأ
دوباميكافين هو اسم مركب إبتكرته ، يجمع بين كلمتين هما
(Dupamine) و (Caffeine)
الدوبامين: هو هرمون يفرز في الجسد عندما يُتِم صاحبه إنجازٍ ما ، ويشعره بالسعادة
الكافيين: هي المادة التي نحصل عليها عندما نتناول القهوة
ومحتوى القناة سيعطيك نشوة هرموننا الخاص - الدوباميكافين -
هو فقط لمدمني القهوة والموسيقى والكتاب
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Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.

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Book Podcasts
A great way to understand and find a new opinion or persepective on the book you are reading is by listening to book podcasts! We all know that reading is a solitary activity, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, many of us love nothing more than talking about our favorite books with fellow book lovers. That's why book podcasts have become so popular.
With so many book podcasts out there, it can be hard to find one that really stands out. The truth is, the books podcasts genre is in need of some serious innovation. Author interviews can be inspiring, but let's face it, they often turn into the same old conversations about the writing process and book promotion. And too many shows feature the same guests promoting the same books.
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We believe that good book podcasts should be fresh, engaging, and genuinely innovative. Our listeners have taken the liberty of rating the top books podcasts for you. That's why we're here to offer a unique perspective on the books we love. We won't just give you the same old interviews and promotions - we're here to discuss, debate, and challenge.
What's the best books podcast right now in 2025?
Goodpods aggregates the best books podcasts people are listening to right now. From fiction favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated books podcasts in 2025 according to the Goodpods listeners. Explore our popular categories like Arts Podcasts, Design Podcasts, and Performing Podcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Books Podcasts
Can I discover new books podcasts on Goodpods?
Absolutely! Goodpods allows users to discover new books podcasts by exploring curated lists, following influencers, and checking out recommendations from friends. The platform makes it easy to find podcasts that align with your literary interests.
Are books podcasts suitable for aspiring writers?
Yes, many book podcasts cater to aspiring writers by offering valuable insights into the writing process, featuring interviews with authors, and discussing industry trends. These podcasts can provide inspiration, advice, and a deeper understanding of the creative and professional aspects of writing.
How can I share my favorite books podcasts on Goodpods?
You can share your favorite books podcasts on Goodpods by simply searching for the podcast within the app and clicking on the "Share" button. This action not only adds the podcast to your profile but also shares it with your followers, helping others discover your recommendations.
Do books podcasts only feature traditional literature, or do they cover other formats?
Books podcasts often cover a wide range of literary formats, including traditional novels, non-fiction works, poetry, audiobooks, and graphic novels. Some podcasts also explore related topics like publishing industry insights, writing tips, and literary events, offering a diverse and comprehensive look at the world of books.
Is Goodpods a good platform for podcast enthusiasts who love books?
Absolutely! Goodpods is an excellent tool for podcast enthusiasts who love books. The platform's focus on social discovery, recommendations, and community engagement makes it a valuable resource for connecting with fellow book lovers and discovering new and exciting books podcasts. Here are some book podcasts recommendations from Goodpods: The Lonely Palette, Art Detective, The Modern Art Notes Podcast, & ArtCurious Podcast.
How often is content updated on Goodpods, and how can I stay informed about new books podcast recommendations?
Goodpods is regularly updated with new content and recommendations. To stay informed, consider following influencers, checking out trending podcasts, and engaging with the community. Additionally, you can receive notifications about the latest episodes and recommendations from people you follow.