Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLit History Corner: Christopher Marlowe
Vanessa returns with another surprise topic from literary history: Christopher Marlowe: Playwright, lover, thinker, spy (?).
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1 month ago
How Are We Feeling About Book Sales Right Now?
Jeff and Rebecca look at some 2025 sales numbers, are astounded by the rise of Heated Rivalry, applaud a new subscription box, have some harsh words …
1 month ago
2026 Adaptation Preview
Jeff and Rebecca run through the notable adaptations coming this year (at least the ones we know about).
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1 month, 1 week ago
The Latest in American Reading Habits, 2026 Adaptations, and More
Vanessa and Sharifah sit in for Jeff and Rebecca to discuss a poll on American reading habits, this year's most anticipated books and adaptations, an…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Winter 2026 New Release Draft [Teaser]
This is a bonus preview of our Patreon-only episode in which Rebecca and Jeff compete to compile the best basket of 10 new releases for the s…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The It Books of January 2026
Jeff and Rebecca consider 10 finalists for the title It Book of January.
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Jeff and Rebecca look at what we know of the 2026 publishing calendar to pick 10 books we are most excited about (with some quibbling and caveats). L…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Zero to Well-Read's 2025 Canon Contenders
Jeff and Rebecca discuss the award-winning books, pop culture phenomena, book club picks, and crossover hits of 2025 and attempt to identify the ones…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AI Was The Story of the Year
Jeff and Rebecca talk about how the story of the year in books was that there really wasn't a story. Except the big one. AI. Plus, NBCC longlists, ge…
2 months ago
The Books We Missed in 2025 [Teaser]
This is a bonus preview of our Patreon-only episode in which Jeff and Rebecca talked about the books they wanted to read but didn't, they want …
2 months ago