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1A Book with LegsSmead Capital ManagementIn each episode, we explore value investing through an entirely unique lens, bringing in authors to discuss books that have directly or indirectly influenced the decisions the Smead Capital Management team has made on their investments in stocks and equities.

2Agatha Christie - The Mystery of the Blue TrainQuiet. Please"The Mystery of the Blue Train" is a detective novel written by the renowned British author Agatha Christie.

3Book Club for KidsKitty FeldeThe place where young readers meet to talk about books.

4Books, Beach, & BeyondN MagazineJoin Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 titles and the “Queen of the Beach Reads,” and Tim Ehrenberg, creator of the popular Tim Talks Books, as they talk shop and host spirited discussions with special guests from bestselling and internationally recognized authors, to publishing industry insiders, to local island legends who feature prominently in Hilderbrand’s prolific Nantucket stories.  From what it’s like to take a book to the screen to the intricacies and intimate details of an author’s writing process, Hilderbrand and Ehrenberg take listeners on an exciting (and amusing) journey each episode, bringing books to life in a brand-new way in this podcast presented by N Magazine.  A special thank you to our Season 2 Premier Sponsors: Nantucket Book Partners, Book of the Month, The Nantucket Hotel, Cartolina, and Triple Eight Distillery.Interested in advertising in Books, Beach, & Beyond?

5DealBook SummitThe New York TimesIn this limited series from the New York Times, hear conversations with business and policy leaders at the heart of today’s major stories, recorded live at the annual 'DealBook Summit' event in New York City.

6If Books Could KillMichael Hobbes & Peter ShamshiriThe airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds

7Interesting People Reading PoetryStermer BrothersInteresting People Reading Poetry is a short, sound-rich podcast where artists and luminaries read a favorite poem and share what it means to them.

8It's Storytime with Wil WheatonWil WheatonYou may recognize Wil Wheaton's name from his acting work in television shows like The Big Bang Theory, Leverage, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, or 1985's timeless classic, Stand By Me.

9Open Book with Anthony ScaramucciSALT Media Networks & CSGYou may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House.

10Read with JennaTODAYOn Open Book with Jenna, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings her signature openness to spirited conversations with celebrities, friends, authors and fellow book lovers.

11The Reading CultureBeanstackHost Jordan Lloyd Bookey speaks with authors and reading enthusiasts to explore ways to build a stronger culture of reading in our communities.

12Velshi Banned Book ClubMSNBCAli Velshi brings you “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the book banning and censorship epidemic sweeping the nation.

13Ashley After Dark:Stories For After HoursAshley Van-De-Cruize LampkinSome stories are meant to be told after dark.Welcome to Ashley After Dark, an immersive storytelling experience where mystery, suspense, psychological twists, and unexpected revelations come to life.Written and narrated by storyteller Ashley Van-De-Cruize Lampkin, each original story invites you into a world of unforgettable characters, buried secrets, complicated relationships, and moments that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.With cinematic narration, atmospheric sound design, and emotionally compelling storytelling, these aren’t just stories you listen to.

14Books of Titans PodcastErik RostadWelcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books.

15Bookshop StoriesTom IdleBookshop Stories shines a light on the people, businesses, and future of independent bookshops.

16Help Hole with Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughSofie Hagen and Abby WambaughComedians Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh take turns reading Self Help Books and telling you what they got (and didn’t get) out of them.

17It Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book FirstIt Was A Book First is a weekly podcast about new book-to-screen adaptations.

18Jeselnik Book ClubThe RingerAnthony Jeselnik wants you to read books.

19Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLoyalBooks.comAusten’s timeless romantic classic, follows the lives of the five Bennett sisters, who live in a time where an advantageous marriage and social status are considered a fundamental for any woman to stand a fair chance at life.

20Prose Society with Eli RalloiHeartPodcastsIf your bookshelf and your For You Page are equally important to your personality… welcome home.

21The Booker Prize PodcastThe Booker PrizeListen for lively conversations and fascinating insights from the Booker Prizes.

22The EmmasThe EmmasDear Listener, Emma M.

23The Good Immigrant: The Official PodcastThe official companion podcast to the bestselling book, The Good Immigrant.The Good Immigrant is a groundbreaking essay collection where 21 leading writers of colour explore the realities of the immigrant experience in Britain.

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28The Haunted LibraryBBC StudiosThis library is home to curious things.

29The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes PodcastThe Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes PodcastWelcome to The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast - a show devoted to revisiting and honoring the world's greatest portrayal of the world's greatest detective.

30The Joy of BooksThe National Literacy TrustThe Joy of Books, hosted by the National Literacy Trust and celebrity interviewer and former Good Housekeeping Editorial Director, Gaby Huddart, explores the extraordinary relationship we can have with reading – from first childhood favourites to the books that offered comfort in difficult times, changed the way guests saw the world, inspired their life choices or simply made them happy.

31The New Black Canon: 100 Books to Read Before You DieAfrori BooksThe New Black Canon: 100 Books To Read Before You Die is a brand-new podcast from Afrori Books about the books that shape us.

32The Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingThe Free PressIn our new season, Veteran reporter Joe Nocera investigates a 94-year-old crime that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. ---- The Free Press Investigates brings you gripping, deeply reported stories you can't find anywhere else—and the investigations others won’t dare to cover.

33Treasure IslandNOISERWelcome to Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson… a spellbinding story of greed, betrayal and murder set in a world of pirates and buccaneers.

34WodcastInto the WordsEvery conversation begins with a single word.

35You're BookedDaisy BuchananWelcome to You’re Booked, the podcast for literary nosy parkers who would like the chance to snoop around their favourite authors’ bookshelves.I’m Daisy Buchanan, your Book Inspector, and I’ll be asking our guests all about the first forbidden books they read under the covers, the beloved books they have borrowed, and never given back, and those impressive heavyweight hardbacks that make them look like intellectual giants – even though they couldn’t get beyond the first twenty pages.We’ll also be talking about what makes readers into writers, how our guests became book lovers and their favourite reading memories, all with a dash of intelligence and a dollop of irreverence.

The best Book podcasts

Dive into the book podcast scene, where each episode is a new adventure into literature. Here, you'll discover podcasts that do more than review books. They change how we engage with stories and cover everything from fresh fiction to classic novels: these shows go beyond the page with deep literary analysis and exciting interviews. But let's check some of the book podcasts you will find here.
Start with Books, Beach, & Beyond, where hosts Elin Hilderbridge and Tim Ehrenberg chat with authors and bibliophiles. Or join Jordan Lloyd Bookey on The Reading Culture to learn about the world of stories and their impact. Each podcast celebrates books of different genres and how they bring us together.

Listen to authors and publishers

If you like more fun stuff, If Books Could Kill, hosted by Michael Hobbes and Peter Shamshiri, offers a great comedic critique on bestsellers. You can also get a good laugh with Help Hole as Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh offer a funny take on self-help books.
For more intellectual angles, Read with Jenna is a great pod to listen to many different authors, and Ali Velshi's Velshi Banned Book Club explores the tales behind banned books, revealing stories that are often missed.

More podcasts for your bookshelf

If you like some more specific angles, A Book with Legs by Cole Smead focuses on books with financial insights, and Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci gathers diverse minds to discuss influential reads.
From funny approaches to in-depth discussions, there's a podcast about books here for all readers. Whether you love mysteries, non-fiction, or fantasy, this category has something for you. It's more than just listening to books; it's about experiencing them in new ways, making this place feel like your own personal library corner.
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