Best Literature Podcasts (Page 5)

A K-12 Librarian and her Friends chat about books, genres, and all things school library-related! What started as a simple passion podcast project became a larger platform to share knowledge. Come join in on our conversations, laugh and read with us!

I explore the origins and histories of idioms, metaphors, old wives tales, superstitions, and more. Come along with me as I turn phrases inside out. #turningphrases #toppers #lendmeyourears #etymology

From the same people who brought you the Worm Audiobook Project comes the fan-made audiobook conversion of the ongoing web serial Ward by J.C. McCrae (Wildbow)!

Hello! I’m Melissa Bourbon, and this podcast is a place where the craft of writing, conversations with writers, the world of creativity, and business converge.When I stepped onto my own writing path, I was an avid reader, but not a writer. I didn’t know anything about the actual craft, and I knew nothing about the publishing industry. But I had a dream to become a published author and I set out to learn everything I could.Now I’m a national bestselling author of more than 30 novels. I’m published traditionally, and I’ve recently plunged into the world of indie publishing. And I teach people like you how to grow in their craft and find success in this ever-changing industry. I’m here as your partner as you navigate your own writing journey. I’m here to help you understand the essential elements of the writing craft, to build your confidence, and to help you find the success you desire. Welcome to the WriterSpark Podcast.

One of the original horror podcasts. A weekly roundtable featuring the segments "Straight-to-Video Russian Roulette" and "The Main Attraction." For more, visit NOTLP.com!

A podcast by three red-headed fantasy authors talking about everything from academic mythology to dick jokes (and sometimes, both at once), as well as the role of fanfiction as an integral yet oft-overlooked part of the literary conversation and in the broader cultural context. It is, obviously, a podcast of extremely deep literary merit.

Each week, we discuss social justice through the lens of pop culture, taking you on a journey to places and times you never knew were connected. Give your ears a treat, and your eyes a new perspective. Warning: All discussions can contain spoilers for featured content.

The year is 1923 and five strangers are about to find themselves thrust into the macabre and dangerous world of the Cthulhu Mythos...Well, they would If they stopped giggling.Welcome to 'THE CAST OF CTHULHU' a real-time Call of Cthulhu adventure that pits 5 new(ish) players against the worst the mythos has to offer.Listen as GM and host Jimmy the Pint guides our fearless (and often witless) team through Chaosium's masterpiece 'HORROR ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS'. Often silly, occasionally disturbing, 'Cast of Cthulhu' promises to always be an entertaining ride! Please note that house rules are in play.Join us on facebook for news and updates - we'd love to hear your feedback :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/castofcthulhu/

A paranormal podcast about the highly strange and weirdly unknown. Join us on our queer adventures as we explore the people, places, and phenomena, outside popular consciousness. 

What happens when damsels don't need the hero? What happens when they do? Deconstructing Damsels talks about the women characters of romance and how well they work within an author's world. Irreverent humor and cussing may apply.

A weekly conversation between Patrick Rothfuss (Name of the Wind) and Max Temkin (Cards Against Humanity).

Why do dragons horde gold? What sort of a fish makes up a mermaids lower half? How does centaur digestion work? Hosts Scott Paladin and Zach Jaquays tackle these topics and more. Asking the tough questions, and then making up the answers on the spot.

Skin Anarchy is where beauty meets curiosity and science. Hosted by Dr. Ekta, this podcast dives deep into the behind-the-scenes world of beauty, uncovering the stories, trends, and innovations shaping skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and more. Featuring candid conversations with industry pioneers, we explore the art and science behind beauty with passion and purpose. Join the revolution on Instagram @skincareanarchy and discover the beauty world like never before. (Not legal or medical advice, all views expressed are non-legal and non-medical opinions.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As long as there’s been language, there have been forbidden words. What gives these words their power? Why are they considered “bad”? Producer and Host, Matt Fidler, reaches out to experts, linguists, and historians to explore these words and their cultural significance. From diving into specific bad words to exploring what language has the “worst curses”, Matt weaves personal stories and interviews to help shed light on the power of very bad words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to be titillated, pop culture fans, because Fangasm is here; exposing the masses to the most ridiculous fanfiction stories on the internet. The comedy podcast that no one asked for, this tantalizingly unsexy show features your favorite TV, book, and movie characters as they find themselves outside of their storylines and sometimes...inside of each other. Every week, hosts Allie LeFevere, Lyndsay Rush, & Danny Chapman will take you on a wild ride through the kind of outrageous scenarios and hilarious hookups that you’ll have to hear to believe...and probably wish you hadn’t. Previously known as ‘The Potterotica Podcast’, Fangasm is no longer monogamous with Harry Potter, and instead, has gone poly by reading spicy fanfiction from all fandoms—Marvel, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Office, Stranger Things, Parks and Recreation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. FYI: S=Season (stories 5-12 episodes in length), E=Episode, Q=Quickie (stories 1-4 episodes in length). Please be advised that by hitting play, you are knowingly putting yourself at risk for embarrassing outbursts of laughter, inside jokes your friends will never understand, and having your favorite characters ruined for life.

Interviews with writers, journalists, filmmakers, and podcasters about how they do their work. Hosted by Aaron Lammer, Max Linsky, and Evan Ratliff.

The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales, stories, legends, folklore and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. The stories weave together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts. You'll also find some 'Special' Shows with music, modern stories, some great information and lots more from the modern Celtic communtiy weaved in among the Story Shows. Come and join Gary, Ruth and their friends as they tell you the great stories from Celtic legend. So sit down, get comfortable and join us for music, chat and a story from Celtic Mythology!

Join host Deanna Chapman as she navigates the eerie world of Stephen King with a wide panel of guests.

This Birding Life is a podcast from the folks at Bird Watcher's Digest. And like the magazine's content, the topics covered by This Birding Life range far and wide -- from the backyard to the tropics, from bird feeding to bird chasing, from authors reading from their books to birders talking about their "spark" bird. This Birding Life is guaranteed to make you think, laugh, and want to spend more time out there with the birds. It's all about this wonderful hobby we share: watching and enjoying wild birds. Welcome to This Birding Life! Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store.

The Pact Audiobook is a free podcast reading of the web serial, Pact. By Wildbow, author of other works such as Worm and Twig, this story plunges into the depths of urban fantasy and pulls out the horrors hidden inside.

Like your books less Dickens, more Dickov? Football Book Club gets stuck into the true classics of the literary world - footballers’ autobiographies. As recommended by BBC Five Live, The Athletic, The Sunday Times and named one of Esquire's best comedy podcasts around right now. Described as “pretty funny” by Darren Huckerby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A post-apocalyptic audio drama, in which rampant fires have destroyed not only lives and the earth, but what little civilization was left. Rhana is on a mission to restore humanity to the world.

Coming September 2017: With the borders between fantasy and reality broken, danger is everywhere. Don't worry; The Fourth Wall is here to protect us.

After moving to the small village of Bryar Lane, young Milly finds herself entwined in a magical mystery. As she investigates a tiny, enchanting light at her window, she uncovers a world of fairies, otherworldly realms, and the power of belief. Join Milly in this enchanting adventure as she races against time to decipher the riddle of the light and preserve the magic before it vanishes forever.