Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast
Under the Covers Book BlogA bookish podcast where 2 friends fangirl about all things books and romance
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 276 | Founded | 6 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionBooksArts | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
"She didn't need the knight. She became the knight."
In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, Francesca and returning guest Becky (Too Stupid To Live) close out their two-part Ripped & Ravished Book Club discussion of A ... more
Twenty-five years ago, Jacqueline Carey published Kushiel's Dart and changed what epic fantasy could do. To mark the anniversary, I sat down with her to talk about how she built the world of Terre d'Ange, why she wrote a heroine who is both a feminis... more
In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, Francesca is joined by Becky from the Too Stupid To Live podcast for part one of the Ripped & Ravished Book Club discussion of A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux, chapters ... more
In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I walk you through everything I read in May 2026: eleven books, two five-star reads, and a lot of summer-ready picks that go beyond what BookTok is talking about. There's dark Holl... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- So funny and upbeat
I loved feeling like part of this hilarious conversation on some awesome romance books! Can’t wait for season two!
Apple Podcasts5Oliviamay1994
United Kingdom5 years ago - Hilarious
I laughed at the book, sometimes in disbelief, and now with you on podcast.
Apple Podcasts5dianna1906United Kingdom6 years ago - LOVE this podcast
Always delighted to listen to the episodes! Full of fun, laughter, and great book reviews. All three hosts have great personalities that make the episodes go by fast! Any listener won’t be disappointed!
Apple Podcasts5carls243850
United States6 years ago - All the Laughs!
Love love love The Fangover and am in stitches every week!
Apple Podcasts5SSBME83United States6 years ago - New listener
I’ve just started listening to this podcast and it’s absolutely lovely. I love the podcasters and the books they’ve been talking about.
Apple Podcasts5mellysimUnited States6 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  China/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  Hong Kong/Arts/Books |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two friends gush about romance and broader book worlds, with a lively mix of back-and-forth banter and thoughtful book discussions. Episodes cover new release roundups, genre clarifications (paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, historicals), and personal favorites, often weaving in author spotlights, community picks, and reading challenges. Notably: a welcoming, club-like vibe, clear enthusiasm for romance subgenres, and a willingness to tackle trope-heavy favorites with candid, humorous critique. Listeners can expect approachable recommendations, practical genre guidance, and ongoing conversations that blend fangirl energy with insightful commentary on publishing and marketing trends.
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers
2. Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People
3. 声动早咖啡
4. 正经叭叭
5. 凹凸电波
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 276 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on this podcast?
Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jacqueline Carey
2. J.R. Ward
3. Virginia Kantra
4. Virginia Heath
5. Erin Galloway
6. Kelly Reynolds
7. Eloisa James
8. Noel Stark
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.