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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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This week, I talk with Priya Parmar about The Original, her fictionalized portrait of Katharine Hepburn’s early life and Hollywood reinvention, diving into how academic rigor, obsessive research, and creative intuition shaped the book.

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This week, I chat with Rachel Kramer Bussel—editor, essayist, and founder of Open Secrets Magazine—about a lifelong love of reading, writing and editing.  Listen to hear about:

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You all know how excited I am to say that this week, I got to chat with Marcus Kliewer about his newest horror book The Caretaker!  We dive into his unconventional path to writing, our shared fascination with psychological horror, and how he plants h... more

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Today is a solo episode, and I share all of my thoughts on Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, The Drama and Trust Me: The False Prophet.  I briefly discuss the discourse around Yesteryear and The Drama without spoilers, and go in depth on Trust Me: The... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Kliewer
Author of The Caretaker and We Used to Live Here
Episode: Follow the Rules… or Else: Marcus Kliewer's The Caretaker
Rebecca Sharpe
Author of Harmless Women
Episode: A Con Woman, A Wealthy Woman, and a Dead Husband: Rebecca Sharpe's Harmless Women
Justin C. Key
Author of The Hospital at the End of the World
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Episode: Medicine, Machines, and Meaning: Justin C. Key's The Hospital at the End of the World
John Marrs
Author
Self
Episode: How John Marrs Writes Out of Order (And Still Nails the Ending)
Courtney Kocak
Author of Girl Gone Wild
Author
Episode: Exploitation, Empowerment and Enlightenment: Courtney Kocak's Girl Gone Wild
Jeremy Jernigan
Author of The Edge of the Inside, memoir/ theology writer
Author, The Edge of the Inside
Episode: Deconstructing Without Losing Jesus: Jeremy Jernigan's The Edge of the Inside
Ashley McGirt-Adair
Therapist and author of The Cost of Healing in Silence
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Episode: Racial Trauma and Culturally Responsive Care: Ashley McGirt-Adair's The Cost of Healing in Silence
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
Author
Episode: The Divine Feminine, Matriarchy and Dreams: Andrea M. Butler's Mother

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 States2 years 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.

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

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#218
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#131
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#62
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#84
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#96
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#160
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Medicine, Machines, and Meaning: Justin C. Key's The Hospital at the End of the World
Q: How did you approach world-building to balance advanced technology with believable medical practice?
He explains starting with a far-future setting and then pulling it back to the present/future hinge, grounding technology in real medical training, and using elements like longhand editing and backstory exploration to keep human elements central to patient care.
Medicine, Machines, and Meaning: Justin C. Key's The Hospital at the End of the World
Q: Did you always know you wanted to write, and how did your path to this novel begin?
The author describes a lifelong love of reading and writing, a shift from pre-med to full-time writing in college, and how the idea for the book grew from an interest in AI and consciousness, evolving from short story to novella to novel as the project matured.
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.

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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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2. Rebecca Sharpe
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5. Courtney Kocak
6. Jeremy Jernigan
7. Ashley McGirt-Adair
8. Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

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