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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.

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BK Borison

On this week’s episode, No. 1 New York Times bestselling romance author BK Borison joins us to discuss And Now, Back to You (Berkley, Feb. 24). Kirkus: “Opposites attract when meteorologists are forced to work together during a massive snowstorm…. [in] a wonderfully cozy and warm romance in a cold, snowy setting.” THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Ruta’s Closet by Keith Morgan with Ruth Kron SigalThe Prophecy by Kim SakwaMurder on the Interstellar Express by Gregory D. LittleThe Path to Heaven by Emily Minjun ChungIt Always Rains in Estaran by Murat Boyner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33 min
FEB 17

Ep 464: Eugene Robinson

On this week’s episode, Eugene Robinson joins us to discuss Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America (Simon & Schuster, Feb. 3). As Kirkus writes in a starred review of Freedom Lost, Freedom Won, the author skillfully illuminates a “central truth of African American history: that for every advance toward being seen as truly American, ‘in short order, that full citizenship would be revoked.’” Then Kirkus’ editors offer their top picks in books for the week. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: They Could Be Saviors by Diana ColleenThe Privilege of Aging by Kamla K. KapurThe Prophecy by Kim SakwaThe Holy Nail by Michael J. SerbyMurder on the Interstellar Express by Gregory D. Little See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

57 min
FEB 10

Allegra Goodman

On this week’s episode, Allegra Goodman joins us to discuss This Is Not About Us (Dial Press, Feb. 10). “Goodman offers an unsparingly frank, wryly funny take on a multigenerational American family.,” Kirkus writes in a starred review. “Like an exquisitely baked apple cake, Goodman’s delicious and deeply perceptive novel is something to savor.” Then Kirkus’ editors offer their top picks in books for the week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

59 min
FEB 3

Ep 462: Best February Books With Sara Pennypacker

On our Best February Books episode, Kirkus’ editors share some of the month’s most highly anticipated titles. Then Sara Pennypacker joins us to discuss The Lions’ Run (Balzer + Bray, Feb. 3). “An orphan in occupied France during World War II finds his courage and a sense of family,” Kirkus writes in a starred review, calling this middle-grade historical fiction, “compassionate and complex.” THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Born Sick in the USA by Stephen Bezruchka (Cambridge Univ. Press)Prey Before Bed by James SackosWe Met at a Halloween Party by Marcus R. FerrellKarl Marx and the Lost California Manifesto by Scott D. CarlsonPeace Warrior by Greg Payton, with J.T. Molloy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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JAN 27

Amy DuBois Barnett

Amy DuBois Barnett joins us to discuss If I Ruled the World (Flatiron Books, Jan. 27). “A young Black woman navigates the treacherous world of New York magazines in the 1990s,” Kirkus writes in an admiring review of Barnett’s fiction debut: “Style, love, and hip hop converge in this lively, likable novel.” Then our editors recommend their top picks in books for the week. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Children of the Fullness by Cyd Ropp, illus. by Elfaza StudioWe Met at a Halloween Party by Marcus R. FerrellWhat We Hold No Longer by Aaron GedaliahThe Beekeeper’s Question by Christina BaldwinUnbuttoning by Ross Taosaka See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

57 min
JAN 20

Spring 2026 Preview With Chanel Miller

On our special Spring Preview episode, celebrating the most anticipated titles of 2026, New York Times bestselling writer and artist Chanel Miller joins us to discuss The Moon Without Stars (Philomel, Jan. 13). “After her zines launch her into the popular crowd, seventh grader Luna must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to stay there,” Kirkus writes in a starred review of Miller’s latest middle-grade novel. “Genuine and poignant; [The Moon Without Stars] has the makings of a modern classic.” Then our editors recommend some of 2026’s most anticipated titles. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: 50 Secrets Nobody Tells You in Hollywood by Mike KimmelThe Compass Room by Mark JamesTwelve Purposeful Immersions by Jess BarccoThe Last Wizard by Alex MizgailoRuled by Fate by Sam Withrow & Amelia PinkisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

59 min
JAN 13

Adam Morgan

Culture journalist and critic Adam Morgan joins us to discuss A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature (One Signal, Dec. 9, 2025), which Kirkus calls “a lively biography of a bold woman.” Then our editors recommend their top picks in books for the week. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins by Steve VesceThe Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us To Have by Regina V. CatesSammy Goes to the Doctor by Brittany Feria, illus. by Wandson RochaThe Angry Skies by Blake KerrOn Earth As It Is in Heaven by Joseph HawkeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

55 min
JAN 6

Best Books of January 2026 with Alia Hanna Habib

On our Best January Books episode, Kirkus’ editors share some of the month’s most highly anticipated titles. Then Alia Hanna Habib joins us to discuss Take It From Me: An Agent’s Guide to Building a Nonfiction Writing Career From Scratch (Pantheon, Jan. 20). Kirkus: “An invaluable resource for aspiring and professional writers alike.” THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: That Kind of Girl by Jacey Bici Use Your Palabras, Jovita! by Keishia Lee Louis, illus. by Diego Alejandro Escobar Triana Midnight at Sea by Hoyt Rogers with Artemisia Vento and Frank Báez Bone of Contention by Jan S. Gephardt Digital Odyssey by SE Quinn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Great series, but...

02/05/2020

Esterdotter

A great variety of interesting guests, but Kirkus needs to listen to the episodes. Hysterical laughter, in inappropriate places, is just annoying.
Awesome podcast!

08/20/2023

bettina1130

This podcast has great guests and a terrific host who asks thoughtful and insightful questions. A must download!
Great book recs!

04/08/2023

Illustratedreads

Such a great podcast! I love hearing from the host and authors. The books they talk about are always interesting and I love the personalities of everyone participating. I especially love the host, Megan, and find her interviews to be really fun and insightful.
Unique literary podcast

03/31/2023

NowReading76

This is one of my regular listens. Great conversations with a range of authors. Get a lot of book ideas here.

Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.