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 | 883 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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We bring the Hot List out to the main feed to talk about what books are trending, selling, being talked about, being awarded, and in other ways have some heat.
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Jeff and Rebecca try to read the tea-leaves from Judy Blume's biography silence, ACOTAR rights reversion, and more of the week's book news.
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Book Riot Senior Editor Kelly Jensen talks to author Markus Zusak on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of The Book Thief.
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about the big ACOTAR update, Audible dropping the price on its standard product, market trends, recent reading, and much more.
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- 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-Economist
Canadaa month 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 Podcasts3jmzbelle
United States2 months ago - What a great podcast!
I’m a podcast addict and this is the first one I remember reviewing. So happy that I found you!
Apple Podcasts5Wnz7
United Kingdom2 months ago - This is it!
Book Riot has easily become my favorite podcast over the past 5 years. The best part is the chemistry between the hosts, Jeff and Rebecca. I would listen to them talk about literally anything, and I LOVE that it always feels so much less scripted and performative than other podcasts. There’s so many other podcasts out there that are formulaic or scripted, and that’s fine too, but this isn’t one of them. I love that I feel like I’m just sitting at a table with these two as they talk/debate/banter... more
Apple Podcasts5Kelsey HoisingtonUnited States3 months ago - A bit snobbish
While the hosts are engaging, they constantly mock genre fiction, with some intense derision aimed at anything primarily enjoyed by and popular with young women. Both hosts laud Dan Browm though.
The male host has repeatedly doubled down on calling history and science books “dad books”. Given he insists on only having female cohosts on his shows and the talks over them, there is definitely a lot of underlying sexism in this show.
Apple Podcasts3PmffnUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #40 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #120 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #83 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #228 | 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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Book Riot launched 13 years ago and published 883 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Laura McGrath
2. Kim Snyder
3. Martha Hickson
4. Carolyn Foote
5. Erica Ezefedi
6. Dhonielle Clayton
7. Caroline Richmond
8. David Shelley
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