13 Podcasts About Books That Every Bookworm Needs to Get Into

Produced by Wondery, What Should I Read Next? is the ideal podcast for anyone stuck in a reading rut. Host Anne Bogel interviews people about their favorite books, their least favorite books, and the books they’re reading right now. Then, she makes them personalized book recommendations. If you’re looking for your next favorite book or series, this podcast is a great place to start.

Listen to What Should I Read Next? here.

Only have a few spare minutes? Check out Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Every day, host Phoebe Judge reads you a chapter of a mystery novel. The episodes are usually 15-20 minutes long, so they’re perfect for a short car ride or your lunch break. It’s the easiest way to enjoy classic mysteries on the go!

Listen to Phoebe Reads a Mystery here.

Biweekly podcast When in Romance from Book Riot talks all things romance. Hosts Jess Pryde and Trisha Brown give listeners romance novel news and book recommendations, with honest reviews in between. Their picks are diverse, too, covering everything from the best romances written by Latinx authors to their favorite books with bisexual characters.

Listen to When in Romance here.

Reading Women episodes follow the same structure every month: one set of general book recommendations that follows a theme, one deeper dive into those novels, and two author interviews. Hosts Kendra Winchester and Sumaiyya Naseem will tell you which new books are worth reading and which authors to watch. Their recommendations are perfect for anyone who wants to stay up to date with the latest releases.

Listen to Reading Women here.

If classic novels used to bore you to death in high school, try listening to an episode of Novel Pairings. Hosts Chelsey and Sara Hildreth are dedicated to making classic books accessible to everyone. In this podcast, they discuss their favorite classics and give listeners recommendations for newer novels that are similar. You never know when your next favorite read will pop up!

Listen to Novel Pairings here.

Produced by Book Riot, Hey YA brings listeners the latest and greatest in young adult literature. You’ll learn what’s new in the genre and which books are moving to the big screen next. Hosts Sarah Hannah Gómez and Kelly Jensen dive into the wide world of YA and find new books that cover every topic.

Listen to Hey YA here.

Bad on Paper is the newest book club you definitely want to join. Hosts Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman dissect a new book every month and interview exciting literary guests in between. If you want more than just summaries and surface discussions, then this is the podcast for you.

Listen to Bad on Paper here.

In Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, host Zibby Owens interviews contemporary writers about their books. Each episode is only 30 minutes long, so you can listen to one here and there or devour a bunch all at once.

Listen to Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books here.

The New York Public Library’s podcast, The Librarian Is In, features two librarians and their discussions about books and culture. Sometimes Frank Collerius and Rhonda Evans talk about one specific book, while in other episodes, they share everything they’re currently reading. It’s a great way to get book recommendations from experts in the field!

Listen to The Librarian Is In here.

Sometimes, you already know what you want to read – you just can’t seem to get into reading. If that’s the case, try Reading Glasses from Maximum Fun. Hosts Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara give real, practical tips for being a better reader. Learn the best ways to carve out time to read and how to make your reading experience the best it can be.

Listen to Reading Glasses here.

Books Unbound follows hosts Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay through their individual reading journeys. Episodes are mostly casual conversations about what they’re reading or their favorite books, and they often answer listeners’ questions about what to read next. It’s great motivation to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read!

Listen to Books Unbound here.

Strong Sense of Place isn’t like other book podcasts. Each episode discusses one destination and recommends five books that take place in that city or country. Feed your wanderlust with these globetrotting reads.

Listen to Strong Sense of Place here.

Get the inside scoop on all the classic books you’ve wanted to read but never had the time to with Book Cheat from Planet Broadcasting. Each episode, host Dave Warneke tells two guests all about a classic book. An hour and a half later, you’ve learned everything there is to know about books like To Kill a Mockingbird, King Lear, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Listen to Book Cheat here.