Many of the most popular shows welcome right-wing arguments and freewheeling conversation. Publishers of other political stripes are noticing, too. By Alexandra Alter In his new book, “The ...

Contrary to the stereotype of the solitary bookworm, discussing and debating what you’ve read can be just as much fun as the actual reading. And the best books podcasts can be the next best thing, if ...

A slate of new book podcasts launched in early 2026, driven, creators say, by a “yearning” for “more analogue living, long-form, in-depth content,” and “curiosity, community and joy.” New podcasts on ...