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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 336 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & Culture | |||

On this week’s episode, New York Times bestselling translator and classicist Emily Wilson joins us to discuss Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature (Liveright/Norton, Sept. 1). “Enchanting academic essays about translating ... more
On this week’s episode, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Liane Moriarty joins us to discuss Big Little Truths (Crown, Aug. 25). “Ten years later, the friends from Big Little Lies (2014) have new headaches, traumas, and secrets,” Kirkus writes ... more
On this week’s episode, New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams joins us to discuss The Missed Connection (Grand Central Publishing, June 16), book two in her North Falls series. Kirkus: “Desperate to reconnect with the perfect man she met on ... more
On this week’s episode, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter joins us to discuss The Secrets We Keep (William Morrow/HarperCollins, Aug. 4), book two in her North Falls series. Kirkus: ““Every twist in the path to the truth is rive... more
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Megan is a fantastic host, but I really miss the old format! At the end of the interview, Kirkus editors would spotlight new releases across reading levels and genres, and now it’s just the interview. I’m tuning out more and don’t feel that enthused listening to someone I’ve likely never heard of talking about a book I will never read.
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Such a great podcast! I love hearing from the host and authors. The books they talk about are always interesting and I love the personalities of everyone participating. I especially love the host, Megan, and find her interviews to be really fun and insightful.
This is one of my regular listens. Great conversations with a range of authors. Get a lot of book ideas here.
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This show features in-depth author interviews that blend literary analysis with craft insights, exploring how books are built—from plotting and voice to themes, setting, and historical context. Episodes frequently weave in behind-the-scenes storytelling, writing processes, and reader-oriented discussions, often pairing the conversation with recommendations, giveaways, and cross-promotions to keep listeners engaged. Unique to this program is the emphasis on understanding the publishing ecosystem—from Kirkus reviews to author promotion—while spotlighting a broad slate of literary voices, including thrillers, literary fiction, memoir, and non-fiction, with a strong focus on craft and storytelling impact.
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