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The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast

Amy Smalley
Houses As a Character In Fiction
Gilmore Girls
The Secret Astronomers
International Book Project
Espionage
The Mixed Marriage Project
Jane Eyre
Ohio
Dorothy Roberts
Angel Down
Aliens
4 Janes, A Novel
Book Club
Aftertaste
World War I
Folger Shakespeare Library
New York City
The Mourner's Bestiary
You Are Now Old Enough To Hear This
Climate Change

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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Episode: S15:Ep284 - Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison with Guest Britt Lovett + Ohio Book Recs - 8/19/26
Dorothy Roberts
Author of The Mixed Marriage Project; professor of Africana Studies, Law, and Sociology
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Episode: S15:Ep283 - The Mixed Marriage Project with Guest Dorothy Roberts + Amusement Park Book Recs
Emily Franklin
Author of Love and Other Monsters
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Alix E. Harrow
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Erin Flanagan
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Author, Wright State University
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Meredith Doench
Author of Never Say Die; teaches creative writing and literature
University of Dayton
Episode: S14:Ep281 - Never Say Die with Guest Meredith Doench + Unusual Narrators Book Recs - 6/10/26

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Carrie
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Amy
Co-host of The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast; host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 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 States3 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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The show is valued for its approachable, community-driven vibe and bookstore connections.
Listeners praise warm, banter-filled conversations and the hosts' genuine rapport.
Guests are described as insightful and engaging, with strong recommendations for readers.
Episodes are highlighted for thoughtful book discussions across genres, with lots of practical reading inspiration.

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S15:Ep283 - The Mixed Marriage Project with Guest Dorothy Roberts + Amusement Park Book Recs
Q: What was it like to write about your own family and to reveal those intimate details through transcripts and interviews?
She discusses the challenge and reward of revealing complex parental relationships and how the research became a living part of her own identity and memory.
S15:Ep283 - The Mixed Marriage Project with Guest Dorothy Roberts + Amusement Park Book Recs
Q: Before writing this book, you had written various other nonfiction books related to race, gender, and social inequality. How was it different for you writing The Mixed Marriage Project as opposed to some of these other books?
Dorothy explains that turning the project into a memoir allowed personal family history to illuminate broader sociopolitical themes, blending intimate memory with scholarly context.
S14:Ep274 - The International Book Project with Guest Rachel Ray + Espionage Book Recommendations 3/4/26
Q: What would you say about International Book Project to someone in one to two sentences?
IDP works with global partners to increase literacy and opportunity by shipping English-language books donated from individuals and organizations, primarily focusing on schools, libraries, and refugee settings.
S14:Ep281 - Never Say Die with Guest Meredith Doench + Unusual Narrators Book Recs - 6/10/26
Q: Where do ideas for Meredith Doench's crime novels come from?
She channels a mix of crime documentaries, Reddit discussions, police logs, and armchair detective conversations to fuel authentic crime scenarios and character motivations.
REPLAY - Award Winners! - Edgar Award Winner Erin Flanagan
Q: What sparked the idea for Blackout and its focus on memory and neurologic phenomena?
A blend of curiosity about brain science, collaboration with a scientist friend, and narrative exploration of how memory and identity can be disrupted or altered, especially in the context of sobriety and trauma.

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A warm, book-centered chat that blends author interviews with practical book-talk and community vibes. Hosts Amy and Carrie guide conversations with writers, librarians, and publishing insiders, often weaving in book club activity, reading recommendations, and bookstore insights. Recent episodes spotlight race and memoir, historical fiction, and genre-bending narratives, all wrapped in approachable banter and personal storytelling. The show stands out for its down-to-earth host chemistry, strong regional indie-bookstore connections, and a recurring emphasis on reading as a social experience that extends beyond the mic.

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