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    The Book Review
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    The Book Review

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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. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp Read More
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    The Magnus Archives
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    The Magnus Archives

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    “Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024.

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    The NoSleep Podcast – Creative Reason Media Inc.
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    The NoSleep Podcast – Creative Reason Media Inc.

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    The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales. Read More
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    Myths and Legends
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    Myths and Legends

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    Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. Read More
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    What Should I Read Next?
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    What Should I Read Next?

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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. Read More
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    The New Yorker: Fiction
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    The New Yorker: Fiction

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    A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

    A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Tr Read More
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    The New Yorker: The Writer’s Voice – New Fiction from The New Yorker
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    The New Yorker: The Writer’s Voice – New Fiction from The New Yorker

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    New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

    New Yorker fiction writers read their stories. Read More
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    Chilling Tales for Dark Nights: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast – Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
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    Chilling Tales for Dark Nights: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast – Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71

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    Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each weekly episode featuring several creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, and accompanied by SFX and music. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy. Read More
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    The Allusionist
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    The Allusionist

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    Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
    Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org Read More
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    Otis Jiry’s Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series – Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
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    Otis Jiry’s Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series – Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71

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    A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors. Find this and our other great programs at: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Read More
    A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilli Read More
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    Currently Reading – Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
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    Currently Reading – Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb

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    Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they’ve loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week. Read More
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    Horror Hill: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast – Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
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    Horror Hill: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast – Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71

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    A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Erik Peabody, and the hand-picked work of dozens of accomplished independent and previously-published contributing authors. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can:  https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  Privacy Policy:  https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Read More
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    MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast
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    MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

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    MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the Wizarding World. Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the universe. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! The show is currently hosting a Chapter by Chapter re-read of the original seven Harry Potter books! Read More
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    The Literary Life Podcast – Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks
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    The Literary Life Podcast – Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks

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    Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the World. And check out our sister podcast The Well Read Poem with poet Thomas Banks. Read More
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    Knifepoint Horror – Soren Narnia
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    Knifepoint Horror – Soren Narnia

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    Tales of supernatural suspense written and produced by Soren Narnia. The text of these stories is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Also by the author: the podcast 'Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten.' Read More
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    Classical Stuff You Should Know – A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee
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    Classical Stuff You Should Know – A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee

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    A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales. Read More
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    Writing Excuses – Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler
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    Writing Excuses – Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler

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    Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler discuss writing techniques in a fast-paced format. A weekly podcast about the craft and business of writing. Read More
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    The Stacks – Traci Thomas
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    The Stacks – Traci Thomas

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    The Stacks is your one stop shop to talk books and reading. Guests will join the host, Traci Thomas for lively discussions about books and the ways they have shaped their lives, and they way we all understand culture, race, politics, and more. The last Wednesday of each month Traci and guest will break down a book in detail as part of The Stacks Book Club.  Make sure to check the website www.thestackspodcast.com for more details, including upcoming The Stacks Book Club picks. Read More
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    The Prancing Pony Podcast
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    The Prancing Pony Podcast

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    The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. As the show returns for its seventh season, Alan welcomes an all-star cast of co-hosts to join him as he explores the first part of The Return of the King!

    Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, and they invite listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of Tolkien’s work, with smart but straightforward discussion and a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-culture references, and bad puns. These are the folks you'd want to hang out with at a pub and talk Tolkien with.     Read More
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    Something Scary – Studio71
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    Something Scary – Studio71

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    Do you wanna hear something scary? Join Blair and Steffany every week as they bring you the creepiest ghost stories, urban legends, and folktales. Wanna hear something scary without ads? Click here: https://somethingscary.supercast.tech/ We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Read More
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    The History of Egypt Podcast – Dominic Perry
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    The History of Egypt Podcast – Dominic Perry

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    Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of ancient Egypt, "in their own words." Using texts, art, and archaeology, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Website www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Email egyptpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network. Read More
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    From the Front Porch – The Bookshelf Thomasville
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    From the Front Porch – The Bookshelf Thomasville

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    Welcome to From the Front Porch, a weekly conversational podcast on books, small business, and life in the South, produced by The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia. Read More
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    Let’s Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast – Andy Tate
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    Let’s Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast – Andy Tate

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    True horror stories written by those that made it out alive. First person accounts narrated and produced by Andy Tate in an anthology of terror and suspense. To hear your story on the show, send it to letsnotmeetstories@gmail.com Read More
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    1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales – Jon Hagadorn
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    1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales – Jon Hagadorn

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    Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive words and phrases.. We now offer new episodes twice weekly, Wednesdays at 5pm ET and Sundays at noon ET. Plus watch for "Best Of" Fridays 1am. Read More
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    Unexplained Encounters – Eeriecast Network
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    Unexplained Encounters – Eeriecast Network

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    (Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to believe. Submit your story to Unexplained Encounters at darkstories.org Read More
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