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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 394 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionDramaTV & FilmFilm Reviews | |||
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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
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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 Podcasts5Bleak BillingsUnited 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 Podcasts5J SomoUnited 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 Podcasts5SecondhookUnited 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.
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