10 Podcasts like Mostly Lit

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  • 1. What Should I Read Next?

    What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books t...Show More

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    52:18 | Dec 4th, 2018

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    Today’s guest Traci Thomas has had a hard time finding her niche in the online bookish community, because, as she puts it, she “reads like a dad”. But I have a hunch lots of listeners will relate to h...Show More

  • 2. The Book Review

    The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world.

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    1:02:09 | Jul 10th, 2020

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    Daniel Mendelsohn discusses Mitchell's career and new novel, "Utopia Avenue," and Maria Konnikova talks about "The Biggest Bluff."

  • 3. The Guardian Books podcast

    The Guardian Books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea and Sian Cain. In-depth interviews with authors from all over the world, discussions and investigations make this the perfect companion f...Show More

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    Richard Ford discusses his family memoir – books podcast

    40:43 | Jun 6th, 2017

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    The Pulitzer prize-winning author talks to Sarah Churchwell about his new memoir, Between Them: Remembering my Parents

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  • 4. Myths and Legends

    Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Oth...Show More

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    85A-Slavic Folklore: For the Right Reasons

    32:24 | Oct 4th, 2017

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    Today's story comes from Slavic folklore and it was so much fun. It's surprisingly complex and full of magic, love, and a sleazy little kidnapper who just can't catch a break. Did you know cotton ball...Show More

  • 5. The Librarian Is In

    The New York Public Library’s podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.

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    Celebrating Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer’s 'The Joy of Connections'

    53:31 | Nov 19th, 2024

    Celebrating The Joy of Connections, the last book of beloved icon (and long-time New Yorker) Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Co-authors Allison Gilbert and Pierre Lehu are joined by Dr. Ruth's children, Dr. Miri...Show More

  • 6. Reading Women

    Reading Women releases new episodes every Wednesday. Each month features two episodes on the same theme—one highlighting a range of titles and one discussing two titles more in depth—and two author interviews with women writers whose work we’ve loved...Show More

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    Ep. 122 | Farewell, Dear Listeners

    47:53 | Dec 15th, 2021

    In Reading Women’s final episode, Kendra and a very special guest reminisce about episodes across Reading Women’s six seasons. Things Mentioned Team Page Books Mentioned Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne...Show More

  • 7. Black Chick Lit

    Black Chick Lit is a twice-monthly podcast that talks books by and for black women. Join Dani and Mollie as they talk prose, drink wine and laugh at their own jokes.

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    Episode 55: ’Everything’s Fine’

    1:29:20 | Sep 2nd, 2023

    There's been a lot of discourse surrounding our latest pick. Everything's Fine by Cecelia Rabess has been fodder for a think piece by The New York Times, an interview in The CUT and hundreds of hot ta...Show More

  • 8. What Page Are You On?

    Prolific readers Alice Slater and Bethany Rutter take a literary theme, from ghost stories to crime to fat women, and chat about it for the next 40 minutes. Follow us on Twitter @WhatPagePod (https://twitter.com/WhatPagePod)

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    128: The Lads Choose Their 2025 Books of the Year

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    Alice and Bethany pick one book they read each month of 2025 and pit them against each other to determine their book of the year. Full lists available on the What Page Are You On account on Instagram!

  • 9. You're Booked

    Welcome to You’re Booked, the podcast for literary nosy parkers who would like the chance to snoop around their favourite authors’ bookshelves.I’m Daisy Buchanan, your Book Inspector, and I’ll be asking our guests all about the first forbidden books ...Show More

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    9. Andy Miller

    1:00:20 | Dec 31st, 2018

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    This week we travel to the sunny Kent coast to meet writer, reader, podcaster and Brookner fanatic Andy Miller. Andy is the author of The Year of Reading Dangerously: How Fifty Great Books Saved My Li...Show More

  • 10. MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

    MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything H...Show More

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    Episode #330: Constant

    1:15:17 | Jul 31st, 2017

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    - Slug Club member Justin joins the show - Eric is celebrating J.K. Rowling and Harry's birthday this year in a different set of robes - Don't forget to check out our Fantastic Beasts commentary - We ...Show More

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