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On Tuesdays, Kate Hergott talks with authors about their books and writing processes. On Fridays, Kate talks with multiple co-host Bookstagrammers and BookTubers about a variety of bookish topics.

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In this episode, Gare and I chat with our long time favorite John Marrs! John shares his journey from journalist to author, his out of order writing process, why he doesn’t always think his books are that dark (LOL), and a wild group of frogs in his ... more

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In this episode, I chat with Courtney Kocak about her debut memoir Girl Gone Wild!  She shares how it is both a personal reckoning and a cultural critique, tracing her journey from a “too much” small-town girl to a woman navigating ambition, sexualit... more

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In this episode, I talk with Jeremy Jernigan about his deeply personal and intellectual journey behind The Edge of the Inside, unpacking how Jeremy’s lifelong love of writing evolved into a healing-driven project that blends memoir and theology. We d... more

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In this episode, MacKenzie Green and I talk with Ashley McGirt-Adair about her new book, The Cost of Healing in Silence, and the deep, often overlooked impact of racial trauma within healthcare systems. Ashley shares how her personal experiences, her... more

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Recent Guests

Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
Author of The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru
Episode: Secrets, Spirits, and the Stories We Inherit: Olesya Salnikova Gilmore's The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru
Andrea M. Butler
Author of Mother
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Episode: The Divine Feminine, Matriarchy and Dreams: Andrea M. Butler's Mother
MacKenzie Green
Guest commentator, discussed Oscars season and related film discussions
Episode: Oscars Reactions (Some Choices Were… Interesting) with MacKenzie Green
Erin Ashley
Reader and guest on the episode discussing Kin
Episode: Buddy Review of Kin by Tayari Jones with Erin Ashley
Keith Giles
Co-owner of Quar Publishing, editor and forward author for Quantum Theology
Quar Publishing
Episode: Quantum Theology: Where Science Meets the Soul
Mary Terhune
Registered nurse, healer, and contributor sharing her experiences of spiritual awakening and healing modalities
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Episode: Quantum Theology: Where Science Meets the Soul
Nish Dubashia
Writer and speaker focusing on human development and integral theory
Self/Independent
Episode: Quantum Theology: Where Science Meets the Soul
Juliet Izon
Author of The Encore
Episode: Fame, Family & the Cost of the Spotlight: Juliet Izon's The Encore
Kate Alice Marshall
Author of The Girls Before
Episode: Reflecting on My First In Person Interview, And Getting Emosh About Bookish Communities

Host

Kate Hergott
Host of Bookwild, guiding conversations about authors and writing processes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • GET ANOTHER BOOKSHELF

    You’re gonna need another bookshelf. My TBR is JAM PACKED thanks to Kate and Bookwild. As a thriller lover, this podcast is the perfect blend of yapping with your best friends about books you’re obsessed with and learning from the authors about how they crafted those books. It’s amazing! My personal favorite episodes are when Kate, Gare, and Steph get together and make recommendations. I like to live dangerously and save these episodes for when I walk around the bookstore. The checkout line hate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C1244
    United Statesa year ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    Kate always has an insightful way of talking about books and characters and plots. Her way of interviewing authors makes me anticipate the next episode of this podcast as much as I would my favorite show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bleak Billings
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast! Kate is so fun and has a lot of interesting guests. I just enjoy the conversations so much. If you’re reading thrillers and not tuning in to this podcast, you’re losing out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Somo
    United States2 years ago
  • Can’t get enough thrillers!

    I am an avid thriller reader so I’m so glad to have found another podcast that focuses on the genre! I really enjoy the book chat and love the author interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Secondhook
    United States2 years ago
  • Engaging and Lively Discussions

    Kate is a fantastic host, with a natural organic style that is easy to listen too. She is great at bringing out interesting perspectives from her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookish Content
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise host's insightful questions and natural conversational style.
The format appeals to thriller fans and general book lovers alike.
Guests are well-chosen, bringing credibility and variety to discussions.
Community-focused episodes highlighting bookstores and reader culture are well received.
Shows strong bookish banter and engaging author interviews.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#200
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#219
United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#56
Poland/Fiction/Drama
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#130
Poland/Fiction
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#250
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Talking Points

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Empathy, Research, and Resistance: Interview with Susana M. Morris about Positive Obsession
Q: Did you always want to be kind of like researching and talking about like Black women's experiences?
Morris expresses her long-standing interest in Black women's cultural production and literature, influenced by her studies in English, gender studies, and African American studies.
Empathy, Research, and Resistance: Interview with Susana M. Morris about Positive Obsession
Q: What was your journey to writing or even like the academia that you do now?
Susana shares her early aspirations of becoming a teacher, leading her to pursue academia after being inspired by her professors.
Slashers, Final Girls, and Mannequins: Interview with Stephen Graham Jones
Q: How do you come up with ideas for your stories?
He mentions that he typically has little idea when he starts writing, often beginning with a line and allowing the story to unfold organically.
Slashers, Final Girls, and Mannequins: Interview with Stephen Graham Jones
Q: How has growing up in West Texas shaped your writing?
Jones explains that he can only know the emotional contours of the landscape he grew up in and these influences permeate his writing.
Slashers, Final Girls, and Mannequins: Interview with Stephen Graham Jones
Q: What was your journey to writing like?
Stephen shares that he never intended to be a writer and fell into it unexpectedly through random events in his life.

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A conversational show centered on authors and their writing processes, with a strong emphasis on thriller and literary fiction, book industry trends, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Episodes feature deep author interviews, genre discussions, and book recommendations, often weaving in writing craft, publishing journeys, and timely cultural topics. A notable strength is the easy banter between hosts and guests, plus a rotating lineup of author guests and book-focused personalities that keeps conversations fresh and accessible for book lovers and industry professionals alike.

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1. Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
2. Andrea M. Butler
3. MacKenzie Green
4. Erin Ashley
5. Keith Giles
6. Mary Terhune
7. Nish Dubashia
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