Book Riot - The Podcast
Book RiotNews in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 895 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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- Ep March 39 — professional malpractice and waste of time
Why on earth would you discuss books you haven’t read (the Don DeLillo discussion). Why have on a host who hasn’t read the book(s)? Just comes across as disrespectful of both subject and audience. Ugh.
Apple Podcasts1Tsundokuchan
United Statesa month ago - Advertising Generative AI Narration?!?!?!
I love this podcast but recently I was so disappointed to hear an advertisement for a generative AI narrator program. You have spent a long time talking about how prompters creating books with generative AI aren’t authors, just prompters, but you don’t extend that thought process to another art form?!
Apple Podcasts3reluctant_runnerUnited Statesa month ago - Favourite hosts!
My favourite podcast hosts!!! Great interaction
Apple Podcasts5jmooreb
Canada2 months ago - Love the discussions between Jeff and Rebecca!
The banter between Jeff and Rebecca is the highlight of the entire podcast. My only complaint is that the past few episodes this year haven’t included any of the links to books that were discussed in the show. I understand that the IT book list is for Patreon only, but I wish they included other books, especially those in Frontlist Foyer since I usually enjoy the recommendations from Jeff.
Apple Podcasts5John-EconomistCanada2 months ago - Audio control
Omg! Jeff moving in and out from the microphone is so distracting. I couldn’t concentrate on what you were saying listening to your voice sounding close and far away.
Apple Podcasts3jmzbelleUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #45 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #106 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #176 | United Kingdom/Arts |
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Conversations center around the latest events, trends, and news in the literary world, encompassing a wide array of topics such as diverse publishing practices, adaptations of popular books, and recommendations for avid readers. The hosts engage in discussions that resonate with not just the literary community but also broader societal issues, emphasizing stories that reflect diversity, representation, and reader identity. Unique aspects include the natural chemistry between the hosts, which fosters a friendly, informal atmosphere that feels like a casual chat among friends rather than a formal podcast presentation. This engaging format, alongside insightful commentary, makes it appealing to listeners who appreciate literature and the intri... more
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2. Louise Erdrich
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5. Martha Hickson
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