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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.

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On this week’s special episode, we’re celebrating the 2026 Kirkus Prizes, announced Oct. 7th at a ceremony in New York City. Kirkus Prize for Fiction winner Tayari Jones joins us to discuss the ceremony, literary prizes, and her stellar... more

On this week’s special episode, recorded live at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., we’re joined by Jordan Moblo, Executive Vice President of Creative Acquisitions and IP Management at Universal Studio Group, and founder of Jordy’s Book ... more

On this week’s episode, comedian, host, actor, writer, and producer Murray Hill joins us to discuss Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man (Gallery Books, Oct. 6). Kirkus: “A rip-roaring story of Liza-esque unsinkability from a Don Rickles–esque enter... more

On this week’s special Kirkus Indie Awards episode, C.W. Johnson discusses his award-winning novel, A Life Full of Quarks (Baryon Dreams Press, Sept. 24, 2024). “In Johnson’s novel, a brilliant physicist tries to build a life after narrowly surviving... more

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Recent Guests

Tayari Jones
Author of Kin; CH. Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University
Knopf; Emory University
Episode: Ep 498: The 2026 Kirkus Prizes With Tayari Jones
Jordan Moblo
Founder of Jordy's Book Club; EVP Creative Acquisitions and IP Management at Universal Studio Group
Universal Studio Group
Episode: Ep 498: Live From the National Book Festival With Jordan Moblo
Amy Alznauer
Author of Where the Wild Horses Are
Neal Porter Books
Episode: Ep 498: Live From the National Book Festival With Jordan Moblo
Murray Hill
Author of Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man
Gallery Books
Episode: Ep 497: Murray Hill
Calvin Johnson
Author of A Life Full of Quarks
Baryon Dreams Press
Episode: Ep 496: The 2026 Kirkus Indie Awards
Nadia Bowers
Author of Dear Dealer, A Memoir
Gallery Books
Episode: Ep 495: Nadia Bowers
Laila Ali
Boxing champion, author
Crown (publisher)
Episode: Ep 494: Laila Ali
Emily Wilson
New York Times best-selling translator and classicist
University of Pennsylvania (Professor of Classical Studies)
Episode: Ep 493: Emily Wilson
Liane Moriarty
Author of Big Little Lies and Big Little Truths
Crown
Episode: Ep 492: Liane Moriarty

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Megan Labrese
Host of Fully Booked

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Miss the weekly reviews!

    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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    thewasofshall
    United States3 months ago
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    Neb8047
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    This podcast has great guests and a terrific host who asks thoughtful and insightful questions. A must download!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bettina1130
    United States3 years ago
  • Great book recs!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Illustratedreads
    United States4 years ago
  • Unique literary podcast

    This is one of my regular listens. Great conversations with a range of authors. Get a lot of book ideas here.

    Apple Podcasts
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    NowReading76
    United States4 years ago

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Ep 498: Live From the National Book Festival With Jordan Moblo
Q: How do you decide which books to pursue for adaptation?
We look for buzzworthy, commercially appealing books with strong characters and unique worlds, and we aim for projects that can be developed into a TV series or film with broad audience appeal, while respecting the source material.
Ep 498: Live From the National Book Festival With Jordan Moblo
Q: What does a typical workday look like for you in Creative Acquisitions and IP Management?
A typical day involves a mix of meetings, scouting for potential IP across books, articles, and other media, negotiating deals, and coordinating with producers, writers, and talent to shape projects that fit Universal's strategic goals.
Ep 497: Murray Hill
Q: What was the process like for you writing Showbiz and uncovering your past?
Hill explains it was a grueling, long process to mine years of memories, carefully reconstructing a timeline while balancing humor with painful revelations, ultimately using the project to connect with the community and validate experiences of queer and trans people.
Ep 497: Murray Hill
Q: So question one, what makes a good showbiz memoir?
Hill describes a memoir that explores multiple facets of struggle—societal, family, sexuality—and shows how reading about others' challenges can inspire readers while also revealing the author's own path to resilience and authenticity.
Ep 495: Nadia Bowers
Q: How did you decide to open the book to the reader rather than keeping it a private letter?
I shifted from a single-letter focus to inviting readers in, acknowledging the reader as a fellow traveler and making the experience of grief and love universal through honest storytelling.

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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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