
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 381 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFictionFilm ReviewsDrama | |||

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:
• How memoirs allow readers to experience others' lives in highly perso... more
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
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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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
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
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.
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.
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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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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Recent guests on Bookwild include:
1. Marcus Kliewer
2. Rebecca Sharpe
3. Justin C. Key
4. John Marrs
5. Courtney Kocak
6. Jeremy Jernigan
7. Ashley McGirt-Adair
8. Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
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