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Welcome to Write Club, the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about the written word. Brought to you by Writers Online, in each episode we'll give you an insight into the world of writing, creativity, and publishing. Join us as we sit down with celebrated authors, literary agents, industry mentors, and creative professionals to uncover their stories, insights, and advice. Write Club delivers everything you need to spark your creativity and sharpen your skills. Every great writer knows: t ...
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Mean Book Club

Mean Book Club

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Mean Book Club the Podcast: Four ladies (UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) read, discuss & make fun of NYT bestselling books with little literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute? New podcast every Tuesday! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
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Gourmet Pens Club

Gourmet Pens Club

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Hello! Welcome to the Gourmet Pens Club podcast! This is a collective of creators and callings that bring us together. We'll be chatting about fountain pens and other tools, inks, papers, pen shows, pen friends, and more. Please join us with your favorite pen and notebook, doodle along as we chat; let's hang out!
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Amateur Detective Club

Amateur Detective Club

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Welcome to Amateur Detective Club! The podcast where three friends, Melissa Meli, Tyler Riley, and Tristan Miller read the works of Agatha Christie, summarize, discuss, and rate the novels, novellas, TV episode or short story they've chosen.
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The Book Review

The New York Times

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The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Big Rascals podcast is a Boys Book Club not just for the boys, but all those who enjoy reading, writing, comedy and entertainment. Our purpose is to have fun discovering new worlds, making friends and finding a cure for dyslexia.
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Creative Writing Club

Porscha Aubrey

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativewritingclub/subscribe Welcome to the Creative Writing Club! This is where I'll talk about writing techniques and give updates on new books coming out. Creative Writing Club Discord: https://discord.gg/UkqUZxzAVy Creative Writing Club Instagram: @creativewriting_club Check out my Instagram: @dark_night_wolves
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Hey there, fellow writers! Are you ready to join a community of creative writers from all over the world? Then look no further than Write Club Open Mic, the podcast series that’s all about showcasing new writing and helping each other to grow. Hosted by multi-award-winning poet, teacher, author, and rap battler, Mark Grist, and recorded at Backland Studios in Oundle by Chris Barn. Each month we’ll share helpful tips and ideas to improve your writing alongside new work from writers around the ...
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Club Book

Club Book

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Club Book is a unique program collaborating with library systems in the Twin Cities to pair bestselling and award-winning authors with audiences. Our guests present on their latest work, their creative process, and share some unforgettable stories. Whether you are interested in mysteries, memoirs, or a mix of everything, Club Book has something for you!
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The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to su ...
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Books and Boba

Potluck Podcast Collective

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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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Write-Along Movies is London's simultaneous film club & writer's hub. This podcast introduces a film with a character shown to be productive in the act of writing or creating and then you take that energy to your own writing.
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The Book Club

The Spectator

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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented weekly by Sam Leith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Write Dawn

Dawn A Denton

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NON-FICTION CONVERSATIONS The Write Dawn is the podcast that celebrates the power of non-fiction books — for readers who love to learn and for professionals ready to share their own expertise with the world. In each episode, host Dawn A Denton shares inspiration or sits down with authors, writers, and thought leaders to uncover the stories behind their books, the insights that shaped them, and the impact they've made. You will discover inspiring reads, practical writing tips, and the encoura ...
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club

iHeartPodcasts and Hello Sunshine

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Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening ...
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Welcome to the Service95 Book Club With Dua Lipa. Join Dua each month as she takes you into the world of a book she has loved – and talks to the writer who brought it to life. Expect reads that will make you laugh, cry, and even change the way you think. There are no rules when it comes to the books Dua chooses. Here, she shares her favourite reads straight from her bookshelf with you. Throughout each month, we’ll also be opening up the Service95 Book Club archive, so you can listen to even ...
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Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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Hosted by Hope Madden and George Wolf, Fright Club is a podcast for horror genre lovers. Hope and George share a vibrant passion for films and media, and they bring that passion to their discussions in Fright Club. As lifelong fans of horror films, and way more knowledge than anyone should have about the genre, Fright Club will entertain you, keep you on the edge of your seat, and fill your brain with all you've ever wanted to know about horror.
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No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Jamie, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s best supported club. There are two main shows each week, a tactics show, and a football finance pod. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing the weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our P ...
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Dark Tower Palaver

Tadd & Peter

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Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King's Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, analyzed and discussed in order from the first line to the last. Come let's Palaver Gunslinger!
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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence

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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episod ...
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The rise and fall of empires and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early acces ...
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The 2am Book Review Club

The 2am Book Review Club

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Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
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Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.
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Quantum Book Club

quantumleapbook

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Quantum Book Club is about reviewing Best-selling Books that help the mind to expand. With techniques provided, listening in as a panel of well-qualified professionals discuss each chapter, helps you to retain the vital information that will bring great results.
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Strange Bedfellows

Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring

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After discussing every single Baby-Sitters Club novel by Ann M. Martin, Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring are all grown up and immersing themselves in the wonderful world of romance!
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Female Pilot Club

Female Pilot Club

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The Female Pilot Club is a club to celebrate comedy written by women! Pilot-clubbers Kay Stonham and Emily Chase get women TV writers to spill their secrets, from the new and annoyingly talented, to seasoned and annoyingly successful Emmy award winners. We chat about gags and gaffs, what makes a good script great and how to survive and thrive as a female writer in the comedy industry. Featuring clips from pilots performed live at the club with the cream of British comedy talent like Greg McH ...
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Happy New Year, book club besties! What better way to start anew than to chat with the woman who reinvented makeup for an entire generation – and then, when she was 60, reinvented herself. No matter where you know her from, or what she’s doing, Bobbi Brown is totally, completely herself. No compromising. So when we heard that Bobbi was writing a me…
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Amanda shares her journey as a neurodiverse writer, the challenges and triumphs she’s faced, and how her unique perspective fuels her creativity. We speak about the mission behind Reconcile Creative, discussing the importance of inclusive support systems in the writing world. She tells us the story behind her impactful book, The Healing Workbook: T…
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This is a recording of our AI Book Club discussion of Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick, held Dec 14, 2025. Our discussion touches upon a variety of topics, including the educator's lens, cautious optimism, the jagged frontier, personas, pedagogy, takeaways, and more. This post also provides discussion questions, a transc…
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We're kicking off 2026 and a year of exciting milestones today! On January 12th, we are celebrating 10 years of our podcast: we'll be sharing a few special podcast episodes to mark this moment. And as you'll hear today, as we move into the rest of 2026, there is plenty more to celebrate. While today's episode isn't technically part of our anniversa…
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This month on BA Bake Club, hosts Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic break out their whisks and create a picture perfect pavlova. It has all the top textures of a showstopping bake: It’s crunchy, it’s chewy, it’s decadent and it’s boozy. Inspired by Shilpa’s childhood favorite, Black Forest gâteau, we dive into the inbox and dig into listener ques…
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This month, for the Service95 Book Club, Dua Lipa speaks with producer, songwriter and DJ Mark Ronson about his memoir Night People: How To Be A DJ in 90s New York City. Part cultural history and part personal reckoning, the book traces Mark’s formative years between London and New York, and how his immersion into NYC nightlife ultimately shaped th…
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Secret messages are being passed from city to city inside chapattis, rebellion is in the air. When Indian soldiers in the East India Company army hear that bullet cartridges are greased with pig and cow fat, they take a stand against their British generals. A mutiny begins that will soon explode into an all-out revolution… This is the Indian Uprisi…
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#956 | Ed, Jamie and Dharnish discuss the sudden sacking of Ruben Amorim by Manchester United following his post-match comments after the Leeds game. We analyse the underlying issues that led to Amorim's departure, including his fraught relationship with the club's leadership over long-term vs short-term strategies and the January transfer window. …
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Jess and Trisha talk about why Heated Rivalry is so much more successful than other Harlequin adaptations released at the same time and then share some of their most anticipated titles of 2026. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News: Send us your…
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Jared and Joey are joined with Shannon Taylor from the band awakebutstillinbed. Her band plays the late nineties, old-school emo sound that Jared and Joey fell in love with over 25 years ago, these two brothers heard her band for the first time at the Best Friends Forever Festival this Fall. In this episode, Shannon shares how she got into this "re…
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The so-called “third man factor” is a phenomenon in which people in dire circumstances experience the presence of an extra person in their midst who gives comfort and aid when it’s most needed—a guardian angel, perhaps, or some figure of divine intervention. Harry Lime seems to have played just such a role in the lives of Holly Martins and Anna Sch…
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Jeff and Rebecca look at what we know of the 2026 publishing calendar to pick 10 books we are most excited about (with some quibbling and caveats). Lots to like this year. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast…
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#955 | Ed and Tom break down Manchester United’s 1-1 draw away to Leeds United, a game that promised a difficult test but in the end said much about United's expectations these days. They assess United’s performance, the recurring tactical issues, and limitations within the squad. The discussion moves from individual performances to the bigger pict…
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In this episode, Fabrizio (passo.uno) and I talk with CT Smith, who writes on a blog at docsgoblin.com and works as a documentation lead for Payabli. Our conversation covers how CT uses AI tools like Claude in her documentation workflow, why she builds tooling that doesn't depend on AI, her many doc-related projects and experiments, and how she bal…
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#954 | Ed and Jamie kick off the new year by breaking down the financial challenges faced by INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company - and what it could mean for Manchester United. They discuss Ineos' high leverage, debt restructuring plan, and the potential implications for United's ownership structure. Jamie and Ed also touch on the competitive landsc…
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The Giller Prize is one of Canada's biggest literary awards. Before this year's winner was announced, all five finalists joined Antonio Michael Downing on stage at an event at Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto to read from their shortlisted works and share the inspiration behind them. Featuring Mona Awad, Eddy Boudel Tan, Emma Donoghue, Emma Knight a…
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Harriett Gilbert welcomes bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni into the World Book Club studio to discuss her internationally acclaimed novel, The Palace of Illusions. A luminous reimagining of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharat, The Palace of Illusions traces the life of Princess Panchaali—better known as Draupadi—from her miraculous…
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How did Julia Margaret Cameron - Virginia Woolf's great aunt - become one of the most influential photography artists of her time? Who were the Anglo-Indian Pattle Sisters who charmed Victorian society in India and London? How did the family create a warm artistic oasis where celebrities like Tennyson and Watts loved spending time? William is joine…
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Dr. Daniel Black and Avery Young" "This conversation is a masterclass in Black language, music, spirituality, and survival. Dr. Daniel Black and Avery Young explore how Black people have always communicated with more than words—through rhythm, silence, gesture, melody, and the body itself. From church songs and blues traditions to humming, repetiti…
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Sam Leith is joined by Philip Hensher to pick over their books of the year. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts Contact us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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#953 | Ed and Adam review United's disappointing 1-1 draw against Wolves, discussing the team's ongoing struggles, squad deficiencies, and myriad issues under Reuben Amorim. They express concerns about the squad's thinness due to injuries and suspensions, the lack of cohesion in attack, and defensive vulnerabilities. The conversation also touches o…
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We’re closing out 2025 with our final Reese’s Book Club Pick of the year: Rebecca Armitage’s The Heir Apparent. Rebecca and our host, Danielle, get into all the goss you could ever want – from the real-life royal parallels in Rebecca’s debut novel, to who would make the best influencer IRL – and dig into questions that will absolutely guide us into…
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In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant debut novelist Daria Lavelle. Daria’s debut novel, Aftertaste - a dark comedy about food, ghosts, and the New York culinary scene - landed in May 2025 and has already made waves for its unique blend of sharp humour, sensory storytelling, and moving reflections…
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Thank you to our Patron One In A Thousand who requested this week's book! They wrote in to us earlier this year, saying: "...At some point in your lives, you've probably experienced media that you felt was ALMOST really good, but for whatever reason it just wasn't, and media that was almost really good can be just as frustrating as outright bad med…
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How did one woman take on the brutal colonial King Leopold II in Congo with her camera? Who was Alice Seely Harris and why should we remember her name? How did she smuggle her photographs of the horrors going on in the Congo out of the country? Anita and William discuss the life of Alice Seely Harris, the mouse who stood up to a lion using the powe…
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When director Jacob Tierney (Letterkenney) first DM’d Rachel Reid, she couldn’t believe that someone was interested in adapting her book. Since then, the series has become one of the most popular Canadian titles on Crave, and has been renewed for a second season. She pulls back the curtain on what it was like seeing her characters brought to life o…
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Jeff and Rebecca discuss the award-winning books, pop culture phenomena, book club picks, and crossover hits of 2025 and attempt to identify the ones that might someday join the canon. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to help you get the most out of your reading life. Email us: [email protected] Zero to Well-Read …
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When Jesse Wente was a kid, he was given a stuffed penguin as a gift. He decided to name his penguin Danger Eagle, the stunt performing stuffy. Decades later, Danger Eagle has taken center stage in Jesse's first ever children's book. Since wrapping up his term as chair of the Canada Council for the Arts and with a bestselling memoir under his belt,…
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Ian McEwan’s latest novel, “What We Can Know,” is many things at once: It’s a science fiction imagining of a future world devastated by climate catastrophe; it’s a literary mystery about a scholar’s search for a long-lost poem; it’s a deep dive into complicated marriages; and it’s a meditation on how the past lingers and how history morphs with tim…
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#952 | Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 at Old Trafford and nobody left feeling relaxed. Ed and Dharnish break down an exhausting win defined by one moment of quality and a lot of defensive survival. We talk through Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley, a first Premier League goal that settled the game early, before Newcastle spent the rest of the a…
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It's the end of 2025, which means we're 25 years into the 21st century. As they're wont to do, the Losers take inventory of the last 25 years and pick the 10 best Stephen King movies during that stretch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Robert F. Smith is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and one of the most influential investors and philanthropists in technology and education today. Dr. Monique Guillory is an educator, cultural scholar, and university president known for her leadership in higher education and her work at the intersection of Black studies, in…
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What is social coherence—and why does it matter so much right now?In this powerful episode, Pa'Ris'Ha and her international panel of co-hosts explore the science and spirituality of Social Coherence, a heart-centered approach to navigating global stress, uncertainty, and collective overwhelm.Drawing insights from the acclaimed book The HeartMath So…
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Read or Dead is taking a short holiday break, so we thought we'd share with you a recent episode from our newest Book Riot podcast, Zero to Well-Read, in which Jeff and Rebecca revisit Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, a story so familiar it’s often mistaken for simple. They consider its moral stakes, its enduring influence on readers and societ…
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Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? …
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Special Bonus Episode! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Send any future book suggestions to [email protected]
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Hello, our book loving besties! We're taking a break this week to enjoy some time with our friends and family, but to keep your ears cozy we’re re-releasing an episode you loved! Don’t worry -- we’ll be back next week with a new episode. Happy holidays! It may be the middle of summer, but this week, we’re getting chills with the queen of the psycho…
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With a career spanning fiction, mentoring, and education, Ian brings a wealth of experience to the table. As a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund at the University of East London and a regular columnist for Writing Magazine, he’s dedicated to helping writers at all levels improve their craft. Join us as Ian shares his journey to becoming a writer, f…
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The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Pose…
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#951 | Ed and Dharnish discus United's defeat to Villa - impressive pressing, out of possession challenges, Lisandro Martinez's cameo at number 6, and what a future without an injured Bruno Fernandes might look like. The conversation also touches on United's challenges over the festive season, with so many players now out, how will Ruben Amorim adj…
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This conversation traces a sweeping and urgent history of Black women as architects of the global human rights movement, long before the language of “human rights” became mainstream. Historian Keisha N. Blain explains how her book Without Fear uncovers the forgotten women—activists, writers, missionaries, and organizers—who refused to limit their d…
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On our final mid-month book news episode in 2025, we review some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, and weigh in on some recent book tea for December 2025! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: Light and Thread by Han Kang When We Swallowed the Sea by Janet Hong Limitlessly, Mina by Gianna Lakenauth Take to the Sky by…
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When in Romance is taking a short holiday break, so we thought we'd share an episode from our newest Book Riot Podcast, Zero to Well-Read, in which Jeff and Rebecca revisit Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, a story so familiar it’s often mistaken for simple. They consider its moral stakes, its enduring influence on readers and society, and why S…
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