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8 Podcasts For Book Enthusiasts

A small sampling of popular podcasts for the book nerd in you.

Gretchen Gales

Jul 25, 2016

Ashburn, Virginia

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Podcasts have reemerged as a popular form of entertainment after the success of Serial proved how engaging and interesting audio storytelling can be. There's podcasts for nearly everything, from true crime, cooking, politics, etc. For readers and writers, there's many chances to explore new writing and discover your next favorite author for free. Services like iTunes and the internet have hundreds of literary-themed podcasts to subscribe and listen to:

1. The Drum: A Literary Magazine for Your Ears

Honoring the rhythmic nature of the drum, this magazine is an innovative new approach to literary magazines. It is exclusively available as an audio podcast.

2. Unknown Words with Matthew Anderson

This podcast spotlights upcoming writers in all genres. Currently there are 31 episodes of different writers sharing their works of fiction or poetry as well as being interviewed by Matthew Anderson to reveal how they came to love what they do.

3. Beautiful Writers Podcast

This podcast spotlights successful women writers or industry specialists with one-on-one interviews. The most notable guest has been Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post. Great inspiration for women writers and great for those looking for a little more diversity in what they read or listen to.

4. New Yorker: Fiction

Listen to the best writers read from the best writers' work! Whether you want to hear The Handmaid's Tale's Margaret Atwood read Mavis Gallant or Louise Erdrich taking on Joyce Carol Oates, you can expect the best from one of the most prestigious literary and culture magazines in the world.

5. Pseudopod

For the creepiest horror and sci-fi works podcasts can offer, Pseudopod is a great source for finding the weird, creepy, and grotesque. There are currently 31 episodes ready to download on iTunes.

6. The Poetry Magazine Podcast

Poetry Magazine has been around since 1912 when it was founded by Harriet Monroe. It has since been regarded as the ultimate sign of a poet's success. In order to keep itself updated, Poetry offers "Poem A Day" emails, a database of famous poets, a mobile app, and a podcast. To listen to the best poetry, this podcast is essential to subscribe to.

7. Lore

All about the folklore that haunts our dreams at night, Lore is a biweekly podcast preparing for its role as an upcoming TV show. If you like legends, myths, and maybe being frightened, Lore is perfect for you.

8. Crime Writers On...

For the latest in crime writing, journalism, the Serial podcast and more, this podcast is great for crime novelists, readers, and those interested in criminal justice.

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8 Podcasts For Book Enthusiasts

A small sampling of popular podcasts for the book nerd in you.

1. The Drum: A Literary Magazine for Your Ears

2. Unknown Words with Matthew Anderson

3. Beautiful Writers Podcast

4. New Yorker: Fiction

5. Pseudopod

6. The Poetry Magazine Podcast

7. Lore

8. Crime Writers On...

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2. Stop using the words "opposite sex" or "both sexes" or "opposite gender" or "both genders".

3. Ask people's pronouns when you meet them.

4. Use the word cisgender.

5. Stop saying "born a boy/girl" about a transgender or non-binary person.

6. Stop using the term 'preferred pronouns'.

7. Stop using a transgender or non-binary person's dead name.

Sometimes, we just can't help the feelings we have

1. Wow. My voice sounds amazing with this song.

2. Okay, if you can't sing, don't do it.

3. But wait, I don't think I can be friends with someone who isn't going to jam out in the car with me.

4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

5. Stop light. Act calm. Be cool.

6. Yes! Green light! Back at it!

7. I don't know this song, but I'm going to sing along anyway.

8. Why am I not famous yet?

9. Being next to someone who can't sing so you feel good about yourself because you rock!

10. OK, I'm so good. I need to sing louder so I can help these people out.

11. My voice doesn't reach some of those notes, maybe I should sit this one out.

12. Randomly bursting out in song and getting weird looks because of it.

13. God, thank you so much for giving me a good voice.

14. Man, I feel bad for people who can't sing.

15. Was I just humming? Did they hear me?

16. Having dance moves to go along with most songs.

17. Not being able to stop yourself at correcting people when they mess up.

18. Maybe I should post myself singing.

19. Nah, can't do it. Dumb idea.

20. Having my own personal concert in the shower. Every single time.

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1. Having time to nap between classes or at all.

2. Waking up 10 minutes before your class starts and making it there in time.

3. Making it to class in general

4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

5. When you didn't do the homework and the teacher decides not to collect it for that day.

6. Getting that "I'm sorry, but class is cancelled" email.

7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

8. Actually enjoying a class and understanding all of the material.

9. Having a friend to eat lunch with.

10. Finishing an assignment before the due date.

11. When there is free food on campus.

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

1. You can't remember your last day off.

2. Whenever someone asks to hang out, you're working.

3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

6. Finally seeing your friends and having way too much to catch up on.

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