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Literary Podcasts Part II

Hello everyone. I have missed you all SO MUCH! I haven't blogged as much these past couple days because, drum roll, school started! I promise everyone is safe, masked, and socially distanced at my school. What about you? How has COVID-19 affected you reading? Comment both down below!

Because of internships, programs, busy work, and, now, homework, I have been listening to no end of great podcasts. I already did a post on this, but I have a couple more I NEED to share. 


Phoebe Reads a Mystery


I am literally in love, y'all. I can honestly say that I listen to this podcast every day. I have listened to 3 full books on this podcast. I truly cannot get enough. It is a great way to fly through books if you haven't the time to sit down with a physical copy for a couple of days. Phoebe's voice is AMAZINGLY calming, yet informative. This podcast helps me get into books. As you all know, my favorite genre is mystery/detective. This podcast is perfect. Five stars. ZERO complaints. 

Instagram - @phoebereadsamystery


99% Invisible: Weeding is Fundamental


I love 99% Invisible. The storytelling and educational qualities and capabilities are unsurpassable. This podcast is not necessarily for bookworms, though. This episode is about librarians weeding books, and it is phenomenal. It was recently recommended to me by someone who is an avid podcaster listener. I can say honestly, Phoebe, you were right! I love it! Thank you. 

I put on my Instagram in an urgent plea to get my followers to listen to this episode: "If you care anything at all for books, listen to this!"

Instagram - @99percentinvisible


Read It or List It


This podcast is hosted by Phoebe Wright (squeal-able last name for a book podcaster and bookstagrammer) and Ashley Chandler who are the two least egregious people you will ever meet (I guess by "meet" I mean stalking their bookstagrams, websites, and podcasts.). They both have wonderful and self (or shelf) loving accounts and blogs/websites. 

Read It or List It does episodes on a 'series' basis. The hosts choose a genre (or type of book, you'll see) to pitch to each other and to the listeners. These are my favorite episodes because I always walk away with 5 or 6 new book recommendations. 

I love listening to this podcast when I'm in a book slump, fresh out of ideas, or just having a rough day. The hosts and the subject will make you smile.

Here are their links/handles:
Ashley Chandler Instagram - @_shelflove_
Phoebe Wright Instagram - readandwright



I am realizing there are a lot of Phoebes in this post. I promise they are all different people! 

Do you know a literary Phoebe of your own? What are you reading or listening to? When do you start back at school? Happy reading (and listening)!! Comment below!

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