13 Best Book Riot Podcasts

1. All the Books!
All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week's new book releases.
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All the (More!) Books! January 9, 2026
15:43 | Jan 9th
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This week, Liberty talks about several books that are in her orbit right now! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Book...Show More
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2. Annotated
An audio documentary series about books, reading, and language.
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Annotated Ep. #0: Introducing Annotated
04:00 | Jun 21st, 2017
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This is a teaser/preview of the first episode of Annotated, Book Riot's new audio documentary series about books, reading, and language. Episode 1 will be released June 29th and explore the history an...Show More
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3. Book Riot - The Podcast
Book Riot - The Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of BookRiot.com
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The Winter 2026 New Release Draft [Teaser]
05:09 | Jan 9th
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This is a bonus preview of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon-only⁠⁠⁠⁠ episode in which Rebecca and Jeff compete to compile the best basket of 10 new releases for the season. To listen to the full episode and all previ...Show More
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4. Read or Dead
Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
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Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026
37:47 | Jan 9th
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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
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5. Get Booked
Get Booked is a weekly show of personalized book recommendations.
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Get Booked By The Numbers, or, The Final Episode
05:28 | Nov 10th, 2022
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As we conclude the 7-year-long (!) experiment that has been Get Booked, Jenn takes a moment to look back and share some numbers! MOST RECOMMENDED AUTHORS: Kate Atkinson Jade Chang Yaa Gyasi RF Kuang C...Show More
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6. Recommended
Recommended is a podcast featuring interesting people talking about their favorite books.
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Recommended By The Numbers
03:27 | Nov 14th, 2019
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In this bonus episode of Recommended, producer Jenn Northington takes us through the numbers of the past five seasons. BOOKS & AUTHORS DISCUSSED Samantha Irby Jeanette Winterson Ursula Le Guin (Changi...Show More
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7. SFF Yeah!
SFF Yeah! is a biweekly show dedicated to the latest happenings and our favorite recommendations from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy.
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A Goodbye
48:13 | Nov 13th, 2024
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Sharifah is joined by some of Book Riot's editorial team to send off SFF Yeah with a parting gift of some of our favorite science fiction, fantasy, and speculative books. Subscribe to the podcast via...Show More
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8. Hey YA
From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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That Was Extremely Libra of You: September's Best New YA Releases
55:22 | Sep 10th, 2025
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Kelly and Erica highlight the best of September's new YA books, including some feminist nonfiction, thrilling mysteries, goth-y fun, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spo...Show More
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9. For Real
For Real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to.
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The Final Episode
52:51 | Dec 20th, 2022
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This week Alice and Kim wrap up 125 episodes of the For Real podcast by discussing their favorite reads of 2022 and reflecting on their favorite podcast episodes. Follow For Real using RSS, Apple Podc...Show More
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10. Novel Gazing Podcast
Novel Gazing is a biweekly podcast dedicated to news, recommendations, and general goings-on from the world of literary fiction.
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Literary Comics
52:49 | Jun 30th, 2020
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Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are some great literary comics? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored b...Show More
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11. Kidlit These Days
Kidlit These Days is your kidlit connoisseurs pairing the best of children’s literature with what’s going on in the world today.
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Children's Books In Verse
50:10 | Apr 15th, 2021
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Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about excellent children’s literature in verse, alongside a conversation with the wonderful Charles Waters, the co-author of Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Rac...Show More
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12. When In Romance
When In Romance is a biweekly show dedicated to romance novel news, gushing, and book recommendations!
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More Than One Kind of Heated Rivalry
56:20 | Jan 5th
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Jess and Trisha talk about why Heated Rivalry is so much more successful than other Harlequin adaptations released at the same time and then share some of their most anticipated titles of 2026. Follo...Show More
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13. First Edition
BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.
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Erin Somers on THE TEN YEAR AFFAIR and Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn
1:08:15 | Oct 28th, 2025
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Jeff is joined by Erin Somers to talk about her terrific new novel, The Ten Year Affair. Then, editor Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn, Geek Love, and the new collection of Dunn's work, Near Flesh. Su...Show More
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