Do you listen to Bookish Podcasts? Today, I’m sharing five of my favorites.
Top 5 Bookish Podcasts
A few have asked where I get my book recommendations. Bookish Podcasts is one way. Today I’m sharing my top 5 never-miss-an-episode bookish podcasts.
My reading tastes don’t always align with the hosts, but I appreciate their thoughtful comments, honest opinions, and reflections.
(in no particular order)
Sarah’s Bookshelves Live
I love the way Sarah and her guests talk about and review books. One of my most memorable books of 2024 came to me as a result of this episode.
Every other Wednesday.
Currently Reading
Even though our reading tastes frequently differ, I appreciate the quality of reviews the hosts provide. One of the hosts brings a lot of mystery and murder, so if that’s your jam you will love this podcast. The hosts bring just enough variety that holds my interest. (I admit to skimming though the “murder” content!). I discovered Sipsworth because of this podcast.
Every Monday.
What Should I Read Next?
This was the first bookish podcast I listened to regularly. I love the format of three books you loved, one you didn’t + recommendations based on titles. I’m also a member of the lively and active Modern Mrs. Darcey online book club community (paid membership). The podcast reflects the reading tastes of individual weekly guests and sometimes they match my own and at times they don’t. I still love the book discussions. Anne makes an effort to bring a variety of guests with different reading tastes.
Every Tuesday.
From the Front Porch
I love the casual and chatty book talk in this podcast by the owner (and occasional staff) of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in Thomasville, GA. Even though Annie loves quiet character-driven stories, unlikable characters, and dysfunctional family stories that are not my taste, I love her charming podcast. I’m loyal because she loves A Place For Us!
Every Thursday.
Thoughts From a Page
My newest favorite. I love the smart book talk and excellent interviews.
Random schedule.
There are others that I check in on and listen to selected episodes. These 5 are in my regular rotation.
What’s your favorite bookish podcast? If you’ve never listened to a book review podcast, I recommend starting with one of these!
Happy Reading and Listening, Book Friends!
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Happy New Year Carol. I haven’t listened to any of these but will certainly check them out.
Happy new reading and listening year Janette!
I don’t listen to podcasts much, unless it’s about an author I love, in which case I listen to Simon Mayo’s Books of the Year and The Red Hot Chilli Writers.
I’ll check those out!
I haven’t listened to every episode but I enjoy From The Library With Love with Kate Thompson.
Thanks I’ll check it out!
Happy New Year, Carol! I haven’t tried any bookish podcasts in my life, but it does sound very tempting! 😀
Lol! I don’t think you can fit more on your plate! 😂 Happy new reading and gaming year! 🙌
Hi, Carol – I don’t usually listen to podcasts (other than those from my friend, Sue at WLWa50). But your bookish podcasts do sound very tempting!
I save them for running errands or waiting in school pick up lines when collecting a grandchild! Or when my husband is watching football and I happen to be in between books!
Thank you for sharing these. I used to listen to What I Should Read next but her recommendations haven’t matched my reading in some time. I felt like she used to offer a wide variety but I feel she leans way more towards literary fiction now or that I hear about the same books multiple times. I know that it’s my preference and not her because she certainly puts a lot of effort into what she does.
My tastes differ from hers more every year. She isn’t always clear about specific content warnings and gives general warnings like “CW apply”….just tell me!
I enjoy the variety of guests though! Thanks for commenting!
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