Podcast Categories: Books

Mythology and folklore are full of stories you already know well, but both are positively overflowing with those you’ve never heard of. The Dictionary of Mythology and Folklore, will introduce you to a new character, theme, story, or artifact from the annals of mythology and folklore every day. Each episode is less than 5 minutes long, so you can easily fit it into your daily routine.

The Plot Thickens is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of crime writing.

Bestselling author Elly Griffiths invites expert guests to lift the curtain on everything you want to know about the world of crime fiction. If you love a good murder mystery, then this is the podcast for you.

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A book podcast? So fetch. Join avid readers Jaclyn (@houseofjupiter) , Caity (@rebelandfleur) and Devon (@theliteraryloft) as they gossip about their current reads and what it’s like working within the bookish world. Grab a drink because we’re bringing the receipts.

Do you have sparkling blue-green eyes that are the colour of the Pacific Ocean? Do you have hair like spun gold? Are you tanned, energetic and a perfect size 6? Neither are we. Join us, Karyn and Anna, as we head back to the sensational1980s book series and explore the strange and terrifying world of Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, one Sweet Valley High book at a time.
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On this podcast we’ll be performing many NoSleep stories to help you get through those long night shifts.

A new volume of succinct yet stirring stories arrives with the second season of Future Fables — Aesop’s storytelling podcast, created in partnership with Literary Hub. Exploring how the ancient fable form may bring us replenishment, comfort and perhaps guidance for the modern day, celebrated contemporary writers weave yarns that resonate and illuminate in equal measure

Future Fables is created in partnership with Literary Hub. The theme music was composed by Dean Blunt; episodes were mixed, designed and mastered by Hannah Webster at Unit; and each tale is read by Gabriel Santos from Aesop. 

Three friends read and react to the greatest story you’ve never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us: witness the creation of Tolkien’s universe, meet the villain who’s bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we’re just fans like you. And we’re having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grab a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us each week!

A dark romance novel podcast where we’ll be discussing dark and taboo books, tropes, and triggers. No kink-shaming here and you must be at least 18 to listen. Take a deep breath and get ready to count the triggers!

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