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BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.

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Jeff is joined by Erin Somers to talk about her terrific new novel, The Ten Year Affair. Then, editor Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn, Geek Love, and the new collection of Dunn's work, Near Flesh.

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Hachette CEO David Shelley joins Jeff to talk about how Hachette is fighting book bans and censorship, working on greater exclusivity and access, and other issues facing publishing today.

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Over its first century The Guggenheim Fellowships have supported more than 19,000 artists, writers, thinkers, scientists, and makers of ideas and culture in America. In honor of this milestone, The Guggenheim Fellowship at 100, on view at The New Yor... more

Jeff talks with Sasha Bonét about her memoir, The Waterbearers. Then, Jason Diamond joins to talk about his debut novel, Kaplan's Plot.

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Erin Somers
Author of The Ten Year Affair
Episode: Erin Somers on THE TEN YEAR AFFAIR and Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn
Naomi Huffman
Editor of Near Flesh, a collection of Katherine Dunn's works
Episode: Erin Somers on THE TEN YEAR AFFAIR and Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn
David Shelley
CEO of Hachette Book Group in the US and the UK
Hachette Book Group
Episode: Censorship, Inclusivity, Book Banning and more with Hachette CEO David Shelley
Sasha Bonét
Author of The Waterbearers
Episode: Sasha Bonét on THE WATERBEARERS and Jason Diamond on KAPLAN'S PLOT
Jason Diamond
Author of Kaplan's Plot
Episode: Sasha Bonét on THE WATERBEARERS and Jason Diamond on KAPLAN'S PLOT
Amanda Bullock
Senior Artistic Director at Literary Arts, overseeing a variety of literary programs and events.
Literary Arts
Episode: How to Make a Literary Festival with Amanda Bullock and Creating Modern Book Coverage with Boris Kachka
Boris Kachka
Editor at The Atlantic, focusing on book coverage and literary content.
The Atlantic
Episode: How to Make a Literary Festival with Amanda Bullock and Creating Modern Book Coverage with Boris Kachka
Adam Aleksic
Author and college student known for his insights on linguistics and social media language.
Author of Algospeak
Episode: What Are Social Media Algorithms Doing to How We Talk?
Benedict Nguyen
Author of Hot Girls with Balls
Episode: HOT GIRLS WITH BALLS by Benedict Nguyen

Host

Jeff O'Neal
Co-founder of BookRiot.com, Jeff O'Neal hosts and curates conversations around literature, exploring not just books but the broader culture surrounding them.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Great!

    Love the Reading Life episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    readerincolorado
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fellow book nerds this podcast is for you

    This is a great edition to the Book Riot podcasts. Very interesting topics. Industry insights, author interviews that discuss writing techniques; how they’ve developed their craft etc. Jeff is a great host and asks very insightful questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueBirdRSC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dismissive of popular fiction…

    …their site should be called, Book Snob. This last episode where they picked the It Books of the Year was my last Book Riot podcast (and I’ve subscribed to many of their shows over several years). They weren’t picking the “best” of the year, instead the “it” books of the year and of course Fourth Wing and Spare should have both been on it, not just Fourth Wing begrudgingly. For the record, I’ve not read either. But they were two of the most talked about books of the year! For the record. I’m a l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    filmilibrarian
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this!!

    Love this new addition to the Book Riot podcasts. I’m getting so many new book recommendations and have found myself persuaded to read books I wasn’t previously excited about (and possibly a bit of the opposite, too, which I appreciate so I’m not spinning my wheels on books I’m not going to love). Looking forward to November’s episode already!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelaRundle
    United States3 years ago
  • My favourite podcast

    If you like books, this is like candy! Jeff and Liberty banter about what books will be the best sellers each month. You get a little background on authors, the publishing world, seasonal sales, etc. They make me want to read everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brightsand
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the insightful and humorous discussions, often praising the engaging interviews with authors and experts.
Some feedback indicates that the podcast may sometimes overlook popular fiction, leading to mixed feelings among broader book enthusiasts.
The monthly knockout episodes stand out, delivering fun debates on upcoming releases that listeners find entertaining and informative.
The format's emphasis on new book recommendations and literary trends is well-received, helping audiences discover fresh titles.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Guggenheim Fellowships at 100
Q: What kind of applicant is The Guggenheim looking for?
We're very democratic in the sense that anyone can apply. It's not insider baseball. You fill out an application and you apply.
The Guggenheim Fellowships at 100
Q: Could you talk for a minute in the very broadest sense what the goal of these fellowships are?
The Guggenheim Foundation has always supported the sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, the creative arts, providing fellowships to individuals.
Censorship, Inclusivity, Book Banning and more with Hachette CEO David Shelley
Q: What's on your radar? What are you thinking about?
Shelley discusses the topic of censorship and book banning, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and the role of libraries.
Sasha Bonét on THE WATERBEARERS and Jason Diamond on KAPLAN'S PLOT
Q: What part of writing was the most challenging?
Rose's story was the hardest because I was so emotionally attached to her.
What Are Social Media Algorithms Doing to How We Talk?
Q: What is the role of human creativity in language under algorithmic pressure?
Human ingenuity leads to continuous adaptation in language, developing new terms to evade censorship and resonate with audiences.

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2. Naomi Huffman
3. David Shelley
4. Sasha Bonét
5. Jason Diamond
6. Amanda Bullock
7. Boris Kachka
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