
A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard.
The Lit Hub Podcast is a production of Lit Hub Radio
Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn
Engineering and production by Stardust House
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsNews | |||

This week, Nick Ripatrazone joins Drew to talk about how generative AI is taking away the very dignity of life and why the process is the point of art-making. Then, Aaron Tracy stops by for a chat about his new show, The Secret World of Roald Dahl, a... more
Happy new year! Or, at least, happy new year-of-books! To kick off the year, which is due to be a truly colossal one on the reading front, members of the Lit Hub staff are here to bring you some choice excerpts from our 300+ title Most Anticipated li... more
Squeaking in one more episode for the year, and we promise it's a real treat!
Kat Abughazaleh (Democratic candidate for the IL-09) talks with Lit Hub's James Folta about why, if elected, she wants to be sworn in on Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the... more
It's the end of the year! Which means: best-of lists, abounding. Maybe you've seen our Favorite Books of 2025 list, or our Best (Old) Books We Read in 2025 list, or the 100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025 list spearheaded by Miriam Gershow? Whether... more
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I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The interviews about books and the publishing industry are very interesting. However, Drew Broussard’s political rants can be cloying at times. Keep up the great stories and interviews relevant to books and the people who love them.
Don’t want to know your politics so leaving this show.
Always insightful and truly enjoyable! Highly recommend to all the literature lovers out there.
A nice roundup of different literary news and bits from the week, and a good way to kick off the weekend!
Love the variety of voices and topics featured on each episode. Really thoughtful and thought-provoking conversations. Y’all are doing great work!
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A captivating exploration of the literary landscape, this podcast offers insights into the dynamic and often complex world of literature, from community events to pressing issues such as censorship and the impact of technology on reading culture. Featuring conversations with authors, critics, and publishing professionals, listeners can expect a diverse range of topics that highlight the latest trends, societal challenges, and the timeless love for storytelling. Unique segments include thematic discussions around seasonal literature, poignant reflections on literary awards, and interviews with prominent voices in the field, providing both entertainment and education to lovers of books and literary culture.
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