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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 episode, New York Times bestselling memoirist Lindy West joins us to discuss Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane (Grand Central Publishing, March 10). Kirkus: “The author of a memoir (Shrill, 2016) and two essay collections (The Witches ... more

On this week’s episode, No. 1 New York Times bestselling romance author B.K. Borison joins us to discuss And Now, Back to You (Berkley, Feb. 24). Kirkus: “Opposites attract when meteorologists are forced to work together during a massive snowstorm…. ... more

On this week’s episode, Eugene Robinson joins us to discuss Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America (Simon & Schuster, Feb. 3). As Kirkus writes in a starred review of Freedom Lost, Freedom Won, the author skillfully illuminates a “c... more

On this week’s episode, New York Times and internationally bestselling thriller writer Lisa Unger joins us to discuss Served Him Right (Park Row Books, March 10). Kirkus: “Breaking up isn’t just hard to do—it can be fatal,” in this “twisty, satisfyin... more

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Recent Guests

Lindy West
Author of Adult Braces, Driving Myself Sane
Grand Central Publishing
Episode: Ep 466: Best March Books With Lindy West
BK Borison
Bestselling author of cozy contemporary romances and author of And Now Back to You
Berkley
Episode: Ep 465: B.K. Borison
Eugene Robinson
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of "Freedom Lost, Freedom Won, A Personal History of America"
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Ep 464: Eugene Robinson
Allegra Goodman
Author of 'This Is Not About Us' and other notable novels
Dial Press
Episode: Ep 463: Allegra Goodman
Sara Pennypacker
New York Times bestselling author known for her historical fiction and middle grade novels.
Episode: Ep 462: Best February Books With Sara Pennypacker
Amy DuBois Barnett
Author of If I Ruled the World
Flatiron Books
Episode: Amy DuBois Barnett
Chanel Miller
award-winning, best-selling writer and artist
Episode: Spring 2026 Preview With Chanel Miller
Adam Morgan
Author and founding editor of the Chicago Review of Books.
Episode: Adam Morgan
Alia Hanna Habib
Vice President and Literary Agent at the Gernert Company
Gernert Company
Episode: Best Books of January 2026 with Alia Hanna Habib

Host

Megan Labrese
Editor-at-large of Kirkus Reviews

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • 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 States3 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
    5
    NowReading76
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    It’s a great way to stay on top of the latest books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jessetla
    United States4 years ago
  • Such promise

    I JUST made it through an episode with a favorite writer, in spite of the host. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD suppress the forced, nervous laughter. You are bigger than that.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    reyx____
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful interviews and diverse range of authors featured, often marking it as an essential addition to their literary exploration.
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A few critiques mention the host's style, suggesting it could be more balanced alongside the engaging content and guests provided.

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Ep 466: Best March Books With Lindy West
Q: Do you have any reading recommendations for our listeners?
Yes, I've been exploring Terry Pratchett's Discworld, especially the Tiffany Aching books, which offer profound insights about community and leadership in a witty fantasy setting, and I also recommend Shayla Lawson's How to Live Free in a Dangerous World for travel as a political act.
Ep 465: B.K. Borison
Q: Why the weather? What was it about the weather that interested you?
I grew up with a strong attachment to local weather and meteorologists. This connection influenced the characters of Jackson and Delilah, reflecting their unique dynamics within the story.
Ep 465: B.K. Borison
Q: What are the tropes that we're working with here in this book?
The main tropes are opposites attract, force proximity, and slow burn. It's not enemies to lovers, but there is some friction between the two characters due to their different personalities.
Ep 464: Eugene Robinson
Q: How difficult was an achievement for your great-great-grandfather to gain his freedom?
Robinson describes the process as very difficult, highlighting the unique cosmopolitan aspects of Charleston at the time and the extraordinary talent and will of his ancestor.
Ep 464: Eugene Robinson
Q: How did this book come to be?
Robinson explains that his interest in family history was sparked by his late wife, who encouraged him to explore his family's past beyond the typical historical records.

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