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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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Latest Episodes

On our special Spring Preview episode, celebrating the most anticipated titles of 2026, New York Times bestselling writer and artist Chanel Miller joins us to discuss The Moon Without Stars (Philomel, Jan. 13). “After her zines launch her into the po... more

Culture journalist and critic Adam Morgan joins us to discuss A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature (One Signal, Dec. 9, 2025), which Kirkus calls “a lively biography of a bold wo... more

On our Best January Books episode, Kirkus’ editors share some of the month’s most highly anticipated titles. Then Alia Hanna Habib joins us to discuss Take It From Me: An Agent’s Guide to Building a Nonfiction Writing Career From Scratch (Pantheon, J... more

Happy New Year, listeners! It’s the Fully Booked Year in Review, featuring editor-in-chief Tom Beer and Kirkus contributing writer Michael Schaub. On this jolly special episode, we take a deep dive into the weird book news of 2025 and reveal the year... more

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Recent Guests

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
VE Schaub
Author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Tor
Episode: Fully Booked Year in Review 2025
Edmund White
American novelist, memoirist, playwright, and essayist
Episode: Megan's Favorite Nonfiction interviews of 2025 with Edmund White and Caro De Robertis
Rabih Alamedine
Author of *The True True Story of Raja the Gullible and His Mother*
Grove
Episode: Megan's Favorite Fiction Interviews of 2025 with Rabih Alammedine and Karen Russell
Karen Russell
Author of *The Antidote* and New York Times best-selling author
Knopf
Episode: Megan's Favorite Fiction Interviews of 2025 with Rabih Alammedine and Karen Russell
Libba Bray
Author of Under the Same Stars
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Episode: Best Young Adult Books of 2025 with Libba Bray
Adam Gidwitz
Author of Max in the Land of Lies, a middle grade book
Dutton
Episode: Best Middle Grade Books of 2025 with Adam Gidwitz

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 States2 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 States4 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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The quality of content is highly rated, with discussions that provoke thought and enhance understanding of contemporary literature.
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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Spring 2026 Preview With Chanel Miller
Q: What would you like our listeners to know about this book? What's the story?
My protagonist's name is Luna. She is 12 years old, growing up in Northern California. And on campus, she is known as the Book Doctor.
Best Books of January 2026 with Alia Hanna Habib
Q: What motivated you to write this book?
Habib saw a need in the market for a comprehensive guide for nonfiction writers, filling a gap with practical advice for navigating the industry.
Best Books of January 2026 with Alia Hanna Habib
Q: How can this book be used?
You suggest readers dip in and out as the spirit moves them.
Megan's Favorite Fiction Interviews of 2025 with Rabih Alammedine and Karen Russell
Q: What word should guide my reading of this novel?
Devotion is an important theme in the story, particularly regarding the mother-son relationship.
Megan's Favorite Nonfiction interviews of 2025 with Edmund White and Caro De Robertis
Q: How did you approach gathering these stories, Caro?
Caro explains that while she had a set list of questions, she remained flexible to allow for deeper, unexpected conversations during interviews.

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3. Alia Hanna Habib
4. VE Schaub
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6. Rabih Alamedine
7. Karen Russell
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