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The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast

Amy Smalley
Houses As a Character In Fiction
The Secret Astronomers
Gilmore Girls
Angel Down
Aliens
Book Club
Aftertaste
New York City
World War I
Folger Shakespeare Library
You Are Now Old Enough To Hear This
The Mourner's Bestiary
Green Bank
Green Bank Observatory
Climate Change
West Virginia
The Missing Pages
Rediscovered Books
Spider To the Fly
Boy From the North Country

Perks of Being a Book Lover is a show about books, people who read, and how reading, at its very best, is a social experience. Whether it be a book club, a poetry slam, or the production of a play; words are meant to be shared. Keep up with us on FB.

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Carrie and I are on summer hiatus but we are leaning into award winners!  We have been lucky enough to interview many acclaimed authors who have won awards in their genres.  So we are replaying some of these past episodes.  First up is Erin Flanagan ... more

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This week you get a bonus episode because we are revisiting the conversation we had back last November with Daniel Kraus, the author of Angel Down.  This novel just won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.  So enjoy and we will be back with an all new epi... more

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Recent Guests

Alyson Richman
Historical fiction writer and author of The Missing Pages
Author
Episode: S14:Ep280 - The Missing Pages with Guest Alyson Richman + Musician Book Recs - 5/27/26
Aaron Starmer
Author of You Are Now Old Enough To Hear This (middle-grade speculative novel)
Author
Episode: S14:Ep278 - You Are Now Old Enough To Hear This with Guest Aaron Starmer + Alien Book Recs 4/29/26
Emma Poultrack
Arts Engagement Program Manager, Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library
Episode: S14: Ep 277 - The Folger Shakespeare Library Book Club with guest emma poltrack + Books about Book Clubs - 4/15/26
Daria Lavelle
Author of Aftertaste
Author, Aftertaste
Episode: S14:Ep276 - Aftertaste with Guest Daria Lavelle + Women in STEM Book Recommendations - 4/1/26
Betsy Tomszak
Creator of Books with Betsy, Chicago kindergarten teacher and podcaster
Books with Betsy
Episode: S14:Ep275 - Books with Betsy Podcast with Guest Betsy Tomszak + "Characters in Disguise" Book Recs - 3/18/26
Eiren Caffall
Chicago writer and memoirist of The Mourner's Bestiary
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Episode: S14: Ep273 - The Mourner's Bestiary with Guest Eiren Caffall + Old Dude Book Recommendations
Christina Henry
Chicago writer and horror author
Author
Episode: S14:Ep272 - The Place Where They Buried Your Heart with Guest Christina Henry + House as a Character Book Recs
Jessica Walker
Author of The Secret Astronomers
Parsons School of Design (Assistant Professor of Fine Arts)
Episode: S14:Ep271 - The Secret Astronomers with Guest Jessica Walker + West Virginia Based Book Recommendations
Archer Sullivan
Author of The Witch's Orchard (PI fiction set in Appalachia)
Author, Archer Sullivan, The Witch's Orchard
Episode: S14:Ep270 - The Witch's Orchard with Guest Archer Sullivan + Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Book Recs - 1/7/25

Hosts

Carrie
Host of The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast, partnered with a co-host; leads discussions and interviews on books, culture, and community
Amy
Co-host, discusses themes and brings guest insights; part of hosting duo

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Friends and books - great combo

    Great banter between the hosts. I love how they open their lives to the listeners and their enthusiasm about books is charming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLentsAuthor
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a Fun Podcast

    I love the banter and added entertainment. I was especially appreciative of the inclusion of poetry. Lyndsay Rush was a great guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    City Love
    United States2 years ago
  • Older gal, new listener

    This podcast is quite original in content, guests, back list, featuring authors , librarians, bool club members and guests from the arts in Louisville Kentucky and throughout the state. The cohosts are delightful, I feel I’m listening in to longtime friends conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puget Sound resident
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable podcast! Forward Radio!

    I enjoy the podcast but mostly listen to the show on Forward Radio. Randomly turned on my radio and caught this show one morning, about a couple years ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Khei90
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen!!

    An amazing escape to reality! Love this show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claribelleee
    Philippines4 years ago

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Hosts bring personal anecdotes that add depth without sacrificing analysis.
Feels like catching up with friends who love books and reading culture.
Readers will discover new titles and diverse voices through guests.
Great banter, approachable discussions, and strong book recommendations.
Cozy, insightful chats with a warm vibe and thoughtful guests.

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S14:Ep280 - The Missing Pages with Guest Alyson Richman + Musician Book Recs - 5/27/26
Q: What challenges do you face when balancing exact historical facts with fictional embellishments?
She explains sticking to factual details when possible, using fictional elements to fill gaps where records are missing, and the role of the editor vs copy editor in ensuring accuracy and readability.
S14:Ep280 - The Missing Pages with Guest Alyson Richman + Musician Book Recs - 5/27/26
Q: How did you approach writing the two timelines and fitting in the ghostly perspective of a library narrative?
She details starting from the emotional core of mother and son, then layering archival research to guide a modern-day Violet, and finally letting the ghost of Harry inform the passages and atmosphere.
S14:Ep280 - The Missing Pages with Guest Alyson Richman + Musician Book Recs - 5/27/26
Q: When you were doing your research, did you visit Harvard?
Yes, and she discusses accessing the special memorial room, meeting the head librarian, and using archival materials to inform both the modern and historical timelines.
S13:Ep259 - A Fashionably French Murder with Guest Colleen Cambridge - 7/9/25
Q: How do you choose an anchor for your series, and how does that shape your writing?
She selects a famous real person as an anchor to frame the fictional mystery, then researches and builds around that figure to maintain authenticity and reader recognition.
S13:Ep264 - A Boy From the North Country with Guest Sam Sussman + Dude Relationship Book Recs
Q: We're curious why you chose to write a novel related to that Harper's Magazine essay.
Sam explains growing up with his mother in the Hudson Valley, facing the Dylan question, and choosing to make the book a novel to center art, memory, and the emotional truth rather than a strict memoir.

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A warm, book-centric show built around conversations with authors, readers, and literary professionals. Episodes mix author interviews, book club banter, and recommendations, often weaving in film, TV, and culture as context for modern reading. The format is approachable and conversation-driven, with a strong emphasis on community, reading lifestyles, and cross-promotions of related literary events and book clubs. Noteworthy elements include long-running hosting duos who bring personal anecdotes, a focus on accessibility and inclusivity in book discussions, and frequent collaboration with authors and educators to explore themes, craft, and publishing insights. Potential listeners will likely tune in for thoughtful literary chats, recommenda... more

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2. Aaron Starmer
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5. Betsy Tomszak
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