The Bibliofilles
Hosted by Sophie and ChayaThe Bibliofilles began, as all great modern love stories do, on Facebook during Lockdown. Sophie asked for a recommendation. Chaya prescribed The Song of Achilles. A DM became a dialogue; a dialogue became @thebibiliofilles; and now, finally, a podcast. Chaya is a barrister, Sophie a former editor. We read across all genres and trends, from classics and non fiction, to contemporary fiction, romant... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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Why are some of the most famous books in history called what they are? And what if they had kept their original titles?
In this episode of The Bibliofilles, Sophie and Chaya dive into the fascinating world of book titles, literary titles and the sto... more
In this episode of The Bibliofilles, Sophie and Chaya are back from their summer holidays with their September Book Club picks — The Year of the Rat by Harry Shukman and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde — before diving into a much bigger que... more
We sat down with Professor Luke Kennard to talk about Black Bag, our July Book Club pick, and honestly we're still thinking about it. 🖤📚
Luke is a poet, novelist and critic. His collection Cane was shortlisted for the International Dylan Thomas Pr... more
What makes a great book adaptation and what happens when Hollywood gets it completely wrong? 📚🎬
In this episode of The Bibliofilles, Sophie and Chaya dive into the biggest book-to-film and book-to-TV adaptations, from the adaptations they absolute... more
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- Love it
I love this podcast. I feel like the hosts are friends chatting about books but also with lots of knowledge and tips. They have excellent taste in books and make each episode fun and interesting. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5por venezuela
United Statesa month ago - Misrepresentation
Please don’t throw in disparaging side sentences about situations in other countries without providing any real historic context. It’s rude, spreading misinformation, and is widening the divide in our society. You can do better than that.
Apple Podcasts1redwineandchocolateUnited States3 months ago - Refreshingly Fun + Smart
I’m so grateful to have found this weighty but lighthearted show. Thank you for validating all my “am I being gaslit by this book’s popularity?” while also pushing me beyond my comfort zone. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5The Girl in the LibraryUnited States4 months ago - 10/10 📚
Funny, witty, insightful, and an absolute delight for readers.
My TBR has grown so much since I started listening. Thank you Sophie and Chaya :)
Apple Podcasts5Karina_555
Canada4 months ago - Great podcast
Enthusiasm, knowledge, insightful analysis & great book recommendations!
Apple Podcasts5Aderyn Bach
United Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #230 | United States/Arts/Books |
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Apple Podcasts | #91 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #93 | Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #240 | Canada/Arts |
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Two book-loving hosts explore a wide range of titles and genres with a warm, bantering style that often feels like a lively book club discussion. Episodes blend fresh releases, backlist favorites, author interviews, and thoughtful analysis—from literary fiction and romance to classics, myth retellings, and niche subgenres—often weaving in publishing industry behind-the-scenes, reader communities, and cultural conversations. A notable strength is the collaborative, insider vibe: the hosts curate crowd-sourced recommendations, host accessible debates, and invite a diverse slate of guests, making it appealing for listeners who want smart, enthusiastic book chats with a personal touch and practical reading picks.
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The Bibliofilles launched 7 months ago and published 33 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Bibliofilles include:
1. Meg Mason
2. Luke Kennard
3. Claire Daverley
4. Jodie Harsh
5. Imani Thompson
6. Sarah A. Parker
7. Maggie O'Farrell
8. Maddie Gray
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