The Book Review Podcast

The podcast that takes you inside the literary world.
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The End-of-Summer Reading Roundup
Fall is on the horizon. Here are the books that have been keeping us company lately.
George Saunders Reflects on His Novel ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’
The third in a series of conversations with authors appearing on our “Best Books of the 21st Century” list.
Sarah Jessica Parker on Her Life in Publishing
Since 2016, the renowned actress has also worked in publishing, bringing her name and love of books to imprints at two companies. In this episode, she discusses what that work has meant to her.
Min Jin Lee Looks Back at ‘Pachinko’
The second in a series of conversations with authors appearing on our “Best Books of the 21st Century” list.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’
Patricia Highsmith’s classic thriller mixes glamour, betrayal, self-invention and murder. What’s not to love?
Colson Whitehead Looks Back at ‘The Underground Railroad’
The first in a series of conversations with authors appearing on our “Best Books of the 21st Century” list.
Lev Grossman on the Enduring Story of King Arthur
The novelist discusses his latest book, “The Bright Sword,” in which Arthur has died but Excalibur lives on with a band of misfit knights.
Talking About the Century’s Best Books
A roundtable of Book Review editors discuss what surprised them, what delighted them, what will send them back to their own shelves.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Headshot,’ by Rita Bullwinkel
Bullwinkel’s debut novel sheds light on the culture of youth women’s boxing through an ensemble cast of complicated characters. It packs a punch.
Griffin Dunne on His Joyful and Tragic Family Memoir
In “The Friday Afternoon Club,” the actor and director recalls his years growing up around performers, writers and the Hollywood set.