Read or Dead Podcast
1) Read or Dead Ep. #1: True Detective in 1890s New York City
Rincey and Katie kick off the first episode by talking about some adaptations they are excited to see and upcoming releases they can't wait to read. This episode is sponsored by We Are Holding the Pre...Show More
2) Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books of 2026! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up...Show More
3) A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from Zero to Well-Read
Read or Dead is taking a short holiday break, so we thought we'd share with you a recent episode from our newest Book Riot podcast, Zero to Well-Read, in which Jeff and Rebecca revisit Charles Dickens...Show More
4) Our Favorite Books of 2025!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books of 2025. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up...Show More
5) It's Time for Native American Heritage Month 2025!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Native American Heritage Month and beyond. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thrill...Show More
6) Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Read or Dead's annual holiday gift guide. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thrille...Show More
7) Book Club: FIEND by Alma Katsu
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their very first book club pick, Fiend by Alma Katsu. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thrille...Show More
8) Down the Rabbit Hole with Fantastical Mysteries and Thrillers
de of the fantastic. Be sure to join us for our first book club to discuss The Fiend by Alma Katsu on October 31st. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mys...Show More
9) Cozy Books, Cute Animals—What's Not to Love?
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books on the cozier end of the mystery spectrum. Plus, they all feature cute animals! Be sure to join us for our first book club to discuss The Fiend ...Show More
10) Women Writers for Latine Heritage Month
Latine Heritage Month! Be sure to join us for our first book club to discuss The Fiend by Alma Katsu on October 31st. (Apologies—we said the 24th in the episode.) Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Ap...Show More