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Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-sellin... more

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Nathaniel Philbrick has written a lot of books putting American History into perspective. His latest, The Rush, is about the CA gold rush, which, much to our surprise, was a determining factor in jump starting the Civil War. How was the Gold Rush a r... more

Charlie challenged Kate to get him to consider horror literature. And she did just that. We assembled Stephen Graham Jones, Jennifer McMahon and Victor LaValle to talk about why horror speaks to them and how they

write it so well. It’s an extended an... more

Bonnie Garmus’ follow up to GMA Book Club Pick Lessons in Chemistry, called Peck & Peck, is a wild and funny foray into the world of poetry. Compulsively readable with unforgettable characters, the novel centers around Batter, a poetry editor who end... more

When we visited with Ann Patchett a few months ago, she talked almost non stop about Yiyun Li’s newest, MUSIC AGAINST THE NIGHT, which she called “close the perfect novel”. We went right home and read it and booked Yiyun for her earliest availability... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Graham Jones
Horror author of “The Only Good Indians” and “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter”
Episode: Horror Greats for Halloween
Victor LaValle
Horror author of “The Ballad of Black Tom” and “Lone Women”
Episode: Horror Greats for Halloween
Jennifer McMahon
Horror author of “The Children on the Hill” and “The Winter People”
Episode: Horror Greats for Halloween
Bonnie Garmus
Author of Lessons in Chemistry and Peck & Peck
Episode: Bonnie Garmus and the Unique World of Peck & Peck
Sarah Underhill
Co-owner of Periwinkle, an independent bookstore in Bronxville
Periwinkle
Episode: Bonnie Garmus and the Unique World of Peck & Peck
Pam French
Executive at Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC)
Book Industry Charitable Foundation
Episode: Yiyun Li and the Music of Writing
Erica Mance
Executive at Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC)
Book Industry Charitable Foundation
Episode: Yiyun Li and the Music of Writing
Yiyun Li
Author of Music Against The Night
Author, Immunologist turned novelist
Episode: Yiyun Li and the Music of Writing
Robert Kolker
Author of The Vanishing Family
Author, The Vanishing Family
Episode: TWO FOR ONE: Robert Kolker AND Chloe Benjamin

Hosts

Kate Gibson
Host of The Book Case; affiliated with ABC Audio / Good Morning America; co-host in a conversational, literature-centered format.
Charlie Gibson
Co-host of The Book Case; brings veteran broadcaster perspective to literature conversations; partners with Kate on book selections and guest interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • The Hindenburg episode

    I listen to this podcast occasionally and generally think the digs from daughter to father are good natured, but during this particular episode, Kate was quite mean to her father. Even if she didn’t appreciate the information he discovered when looking into the facts, her harsh words about his choice to do so were unnecessarily cruel. Lay off your father a bit!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    momser60
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lovely duo w/solid reviews

    A gentle, civil show that not only reviews fascinating books but interviews authors and bookstore owners. The father/daughter relationship is sweet and serves to appeal to all ages. Intelligent, appealing, and fun. So glad i found this show which I have enjoyed for years. Thank you, Charlie and Kate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hedgepigs4evah
    United States2 months ago
  • What about a show on some books you just love can be old ones too

    Love the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beans13!$rr
    United States4 months ago
  • Rick Riordan is a very good author

    I read a book by Rick Riordan and I love the part when echo echos the words they say and it is soooooo funny. This podcast is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoari great podcasts
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I am so glad I came upon this podcast. Great content, and the hosts have a very charming father-daughter dynamic. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilliamFrancis
    Canada9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners love the warm, thoughtful book discussions and the father/daughter dynamic they bring to interviews.
Listeners often highlight the show's balance of craft, accessibility, and community impact of indie bookstores.
A few reviews mention desire for longer episodes or deeper dives into certain classics.
Some listeners request more classical or era-spanning literature, but overall feedback is positive about format and guests.
Many praise insights from authors and independent booksellers, noting fresh, well-curated recommendations.

Chart Rankings

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

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#29
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#75
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#81
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#208
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#131
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#108
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Horror Greats for Halloween
Q: Can you scare people more with a book than you can with a movie?
The authors say books can be scarier because readers' imaginations can go further than screen images, and readers can control the pace by pausing or closing a book.
Horror Greats for Halloween
Q: Do you agree that horror is selling more because we are living through an anxious and difficult real-life horror show?
The authors agree that horror reflects social anxieties and gives them a narrative form. They say it can make fears tangible, invite readers to confront them, and offer catharsis.
Bonnie Garmus and the Unique World of Peck & Peck
Q: What is the best piece of advice you've ever received about writing?
When stuck, make something happen. Garmus uses an action-oriented passage to get past a writing rut and can decide later whether to keep it.
Bonnie Garmus and the Unique World of Peck & Peck
Q: What first inspired you to write Peck & Peck?
Garmus began developing the idea in 2009 while working in technology advertising. Hearing a poem by Nikki Giovanni brought back her teacher's daily poetry readings and made her question the direction of technology and advertising.
Yiyun Li and the Music of Writing
Q: What turned you to writing?
She says she was looking for something more challenging than science and that writing felt like a difficult but rewarding path, especially given her immigrant experience and language learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book Case

What is The Book Case about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty, human-centered book show that pairs author interviews with profiles of independent bookstores and the broader literary ecosystem. Episodes frequently feature conversations with novelists, editors, and bookstore owners, often weaving craft, storytelling, and publishing insights with practical community-building stories from indie shops. The hosts bring a warm, conversational dynamic that blends literary analysis with personal anecdotes, making it approachable for devoted readers and bookstore communities alike. A standout element is the recurring emphasis on independent bookstores and local literary culture, alongside accessible discussions of character, craft, and contemporary themes in fiction. Potential listeners include book lov... more

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Recent guests on The Book Case include:

1. Stephen Graham Jones
2. Victor LaValle
3. Jennifer McMahon
4. Bonnie Garmus
5. Sarah Underhill
6. Pam French
7. Erica Mance
8. Yiyun Li

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