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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, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson joins us to discuss How To Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself (Penguin Life, March 31). Kirkus calls La... more

On this week’s episode, actor, director, and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy joins us to discuss Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America (Grand Central Publishing, March 24). Kirkus: “An exploratio... more

On this week’s special Debuts Episode—in honor of the 3/15 Debuts Issue of Kirkus Reviews, celebrating standout first books across genres—first-time novelist Rebecca Lehmann joins us to discuss The Beheading Game (Crown, March 24). “The further adven... 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

Rebecca Lehmann
Author of The Beheading Game; poet and essayist
Crown (publisher)
Episode: Ep 468: The Debuts Episode With Rebecca Lehmann
Lisa Unger
Author of Served Him Right
Park Row Books
Episode: Ep 467: Lisa Unger
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

Hosts

Megan Labrese
Editor at Large of Kirkus Reviews
Megan Labrice
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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The host is credited with insightful questions and engaging interviews.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful author conversations and strong guest lineups.
Quality of guests and book recommendations are frequently praised.
Some listeners note that occasional laughter can be distracting.

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Ep 467: Lisa Unger
Q: How would you characterize Anna and Vera's relationship at the start of the book?
Anna is wild and impulsive while Vera is tightly controlled and protective, a dynamic that creates a powerful sibling tension but also deep loyalty and devotion that drives their actions throughout the story.
Ep 467: Lisa Unger
Q: Did you invent the exorcism brunch idea, or is it something you observed in real life?
I did not invent it, but it arose from thoughts about how people use social rituals and how the ritual of a brunch could become something sinister in the hands of someone with dark intentions, tying into the book's themes of social media and connection.
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.

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