What could possibly fill the book-shaped hole in your heart when you are not able to be reading? Listening to people talk about books, of course! Whether you’re driving, walking, or your eyes simply need a rest, here are 5 book-themed podcasts to check out.
1. Celebrity Memoir Book Club
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Hosted by New York comedians Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker, Celebrity Memoir Book Club discusses the hottest and most random of celeb memoirs. This podcast was started in September of 2020 and is sure to leave you laughing and wanting more – if you enjoy their brutally honest style of reviewing.
2. Books N’ Betches
Every Tuesday three avid readers, Erica, Maria, and Kristin, do a deep dive into a new subgenre. Their first episode, which centers around The Hunger Games, was published in October of 2020.
3. Two Girls Who Read
In this weekly podcast ‘Booktokers’ Olivia and Lily discuss, debate, and dissect a plethora of bookish topics. This podcast is great for anyone who likes popular books, tropes, and fun recommendations.
4. Literally Reading
Literally Reading features book-nerds, Ellie and Traci, that read in any spare time they come across. From bookish march madness to countless recommendations, this podcast is not one to be missed
5. What Should I Read Next?
As the title suggests, this podcast answers the question of ‘What should I read next?’ And it’s been going since 2016, so there’s surely an answer for every type of reader!
6. By The Book
This one is a bit different than the rest on this list but is equally deserving of the spotlight. In each episode of By The Book, hosts Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer live out the rules of a different self-help book to see which books are helpful and which books are not.
7. Book Club Girl Podcast
Hosted by Tavia Kowalchuk and Eliza Rosenberry, Book Club Girl Podcast sets itself apart by featuring interviews with each of the authors they discuss. Season 2 is fresh and new, so go check it out!
8. Smart Women Read Romance
This podcast strives to break the stigma associated with reading and loving romance books. Hosted by niece and aunt duo Jessen Judice and Juliette Cross, this podcast is perfect for those that want to discuss all things romance.
These podcasts and more are all available on Spotify and other podcast platforms. Happy listening!
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