We book people love staying in our bookish little worlds. From podcasts about books to serialized, audio fiction to authors talking about writing, reading, literacy and beyond  there’s no limit to just how much book media we can take. If you you’re looking for a new listen that adds layers to your literary life, check out these podcasts by authors and narrators to see another side of the book loving community.

Zipless with Allie Martina

Hosted by Allie Martina, a professional narrator and voice actor, this Webby Award nominated podcast gives listeners a fresh look at romance novels. A spicy, fun, and informative show–Martina interviews your favorite romance authors while exploring how the genre has influenced and reflected women’ s lives for centuries.

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Hosted by New York Times bestselling author, Brené Brown, this podcast wrestles with the challenges of human connections. A research professor, Brown discusses why connections, even ones that cause fear, change, and mess, are necessary for the human experience. Brown interviews guests from multiple backgrounds and answers questions from her own listeners to help explore these questions.

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

The #1 podcast on Apple, two-time Webby Award winner, and winner of the iHeart Radio award for best advice podcast, We Can Do Hard Things has empowered millions of listeners. Doyle, an activist for queer and women’s rights, hosts the podcast alongside her partner National Soccer Hall of Famer Abby Wambach and Glennon’s sister, Amanda Doyle. The women hilariously and authentically create a support system on how to survive everyday struggles. The three of them also recently published a book together, We Can Do Hard Things.

The Career Novelist with Camille Pagán

Hosted by bestselling author, Camille Pagán, this podcast advises its listeners on how to become authors themselves. She shares proven publishing tips and offers a new research-based mindset to help write fiction. A master certified coach, Pagán offers insightful resources for aspiring writers.

Dear Sugars with Cheryl Strayed

Originally an advice column written by author Cheryl Strayed, the podcast ran from 2014 to 2018 with co-host Stephen Almond–an award winning author of novels and short stories. The friends offer advice to listeners going through loss, heartbreak, or those simply feeling lost. Lovers of the original podcast (which can still be accessed on any platform you watch podcasts) can subscribe to Strayed’s ongoing advice newsletter on SubStack.

The Narrator Roundtable

This podcast is hosted by five rotating experts in acting, professional narration, and/or speech coaching who offer varying perspectives from their fields. The hosts discuss the various struggles, opportunities, personal stories and ideas within the world of audiobook narration. Offering advice and technique about both business and craft, this podcast is highly informative for potential voice actors and fascinating for any listener.

Professional Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

With over 4 million downloads and over 100,000 monthly listeners, the New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones hosts this podcast promoting audacity in business. Jones offers professional leadership, business, and overall life advice alongside guests who have achieved their world-changing careers through honesty, bravery, and troublemaking.

Well Read Black Girl with Glory Edim

Hosted by Nigerian-American author and entrepreneur Glory Edim, this podcast promotes Black female writers, literary kinship, and advocates for social change and equality. Edim interviews other authors about what they are writing and reading while discussing what it means to be well-read. Edim has created a literary community and cultural moment about, and for, Black women that includes a podcast alongside a book club, a tour, and even a festival. For more information use this link for all their resources.

Black & Published with Nikesha Elise Williams

This is a podcast and book series hosted by Nikesha Elise Williams, an award-winning author and Emmy award-winning producer. Williams interviews guests from all literary backgrounds: novelists, playwrights, poets and more to discuss what it means to be a writer. The podcast aims to help improve BIPOC authors’ writing processes and offers step-by-step advice to getting published. Williams seeks to demystify these processes in order to make authorship more accessible to all.