45 Best Canadian Book Podcasts

1. The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
THE BIBLIO FILE is one of the world's leading podcasts about 'the book' and an inquiry into the wider world of book culture. Hosted by Nigel Beale it features wide ranging conversations with authors, poets, book publishers, booksellers, book editors, book collectors, book makers, book scholars, book critics, book designers, book publicists, literary agents and other certified bibliophiles.
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Play⋅ 2.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 63 min ⋅ Mar 2006 Get Email Contact More

2. Typical Books: Horror Fiction Booktube Unbound

Canada
Typicalbooks talks about horror fiction each week. You can tune in to this as a booktube series on YouTube, or here in audio. From new releases to classics, Lydia pulls from being a horror author and reader to bring you a digest of horror happenings.
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Play⋅ 484⋅ 1.2K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 16 min ⋅ Mar 2020 Get Email Contact More

3. Keep It Fictional

Canada
Keep It Fictional is a weekly podcast for book lovers, by book lovers. Build your TBR with Sadie, Liz, Virginia, Fiona, and Corene from the Port Moody Public Library. Warning! This podcast contains strong opinions and may cause an increase in your library holds list.
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Play⋅ 1.7K⋅ 2.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 51 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact More

4. Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen

Canada
Two friends who can't stop talking about all things books and reading. Join us here to add to the discussion, and make sure to tune in for weekly episodes!
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Play⋅ 103 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 54 min ⋅ Dec 2020 Get Email Contact More

5. Storykeepers Podcast

Storykeepers: Let's Talk Indigenous Books is a monthly podcast hosted by Jennifer David and Waubgeshig Rice. Each month, they're joined by a guest host to discuss books by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit authors.
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Play⋅ 712⋅ 2.3K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 41 min ⋅ Mar 2021 Get Email Contact More

6. Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry.
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Play⋅ 473⋅ 5K ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 56 min ⋅ Jul 2019 Get Email Contact More

7. Books Unbound

Unbinding books to get to their heart with Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay!
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Play 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 65 min ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact More

8. 3 Books With Neil Pasricha

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, and Judy Blume.
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Play⋅ 99.4K⋅ 34.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 92 min ⋅ Mar 2018 Get Email Contact More

9. Getting Lit with Linda

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us.
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Play⋅ 369 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact More

10. Red Fern Book Review

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Latest book reviews, book recommendations and news from the publishing world.
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Play⋅ 167⋅ 85⋅ 4.3K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact More

11. Glass Bookshop Radio

The official podcast of Edmonton's Glass Bookshop. Tune in for interviews with our favourite writers, publishers, and readers.
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Play⋅ 1.9K⋅ 3.1K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 58 min ⋅ Oct 2020 Get Email Contact More

12. BookNet Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
From BookNet Canada, the latest on book publishing, data, retail, and technology.
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Play⋅ 1.9K⋅ 8.6K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 20 min ⋅ Jun 2015 Get Email Contact More

13. Canada Reads American Style

A couple of American librarians near the Canadian border who love CBC's Canada Reads! All are welcome to join our fabulous discussions!
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Play⋅ 85 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 31 min ⋅ Sep 2019 Get Email Contact More

14. Endnote Podcast

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Every other Friday, join Alex Lynch and the Hart House Literary and Library Committee (HHLLC) as they talk about the big ideas in literature with University of Toronto professors and Canadian authors, showcase emerging authors from around the Hart House community, and chat about the books they love. We also feature recordings from HHLLC panels and workshops. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bibliophile, this is the podcast for you!
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Play⋅ 881⋅ 182 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 42 min ⋅ Jul 2020 Get Email Contact More

15. Can't Lit

Canada
A monthly podcast on all things Canadian and literature. Hosted by Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee.
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Play⋅ 628⋅ 3.8K ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 72 min ⋅ Apr 2014 Get Email Contact More

16. The Read With Angie Podcast

Canada
A podcast about books and reading. Including reviews, reading short stories, book discussions and reading life updates from Read With Angie.
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Play 2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact More

17. Meet Me In The Stacks

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Learn about book-ish things and hear from book-ish people with librarians from Vancouver Island Regional Library.
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Play⋅ 6K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 46 min Get Email Contact More

18. New & Used: Book Talk

Canada
Two bookstore owners discuss books in their new & used section of their store. Each episode, one owner picks one book from their hot new releases and the other picks a used book that they think needs some love.
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Play⋅ 759⋅ 458 ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact More

19. Living The Next Chapter

Canada
Today is where your book begins! Our Podcast focuses on connecting Authors to an Audience - the book is published and now it is time to build a community around your new release! Truly, this is the next chapter for any author!
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Play 18 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact More

20. BookLab

Canada
From neurons to nanotech and from quarks to the cosmos, BookLab is the podcast that puts science books under the microscope! Join hosts Dan Falk and Amanda Gefter for a look at the latest in popular science writing: what's new, what's hot, and what you ought to be reading right now.
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Play 1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact More

21. The Slow Reader

Canada
The Slow Reader is a book review podcast that covers books I'm reading at a pace that I'm comfortable with - which is a little bit slow. Listen in if you're looking for someone who reads at a pace closer to yours!
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Play 1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 19 min Get Email Contact More

22. IN CONVERATION | Podcast of Banyen Books & Sound

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Welcome to IN CONVERSATION - a series of captivating & insightful dialogues with leading writers, artists, and spiritual teachers. IN CONVERSATION is a production of Banyen Books & Sound, Canada's most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore.The author is currently the podcast producer of In Conversation, a Podcast of Banyen Books and Sound, Hollyhock Talks, and Tonic Podcast, the podcast of Naturopathic Doctor, Tonia Winchester.
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Play⋅ 7.8K⋅ 1.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 68 min Get Email Contact More

23. Bring Your Own Book

Canada
Join our three hosts Kelly, Nikki, and Tilly as they discuss a Young Adult and Adult novel every month paired with a themed cocktail to match! Mix yourself a drink, settle in, and relax as they talk about everything from their initial thoughts on each book to the nitty gritty of what happened and what they think about it all.
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Play⋅ 186⋅ 22 ⋅6 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact More

24. Juice Box Book Talks

Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Parents and kids will love this monthly podcast covering books for kids grades 1-8. Hosted by Liana and Laura of the Brantford Public Library, each podcast will be accompanied by a list of links to the books/eBooks/Audiobooks in our catalog. This means you can download it straight to your phone or place a hold on it to pick up at our Main or St. Paul Branch right away.
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Play⋅ 4.8K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact More

25. Book Club Babes

Canada
Welcome to your new favorite book club podcast! We are just two women who love reading and we can't wait to meet you! Over a month we will read one book, and every Thursday we will meet here to discuss our opinions and insight into the book we have chosen. Let's get into it!
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 68 min Get Email Contact More

26. Comic Book Gentlemen

Canada
A podcast that discusses divisive issues in the comic book universe. We provide differing opinions from a younger reader, an older reader, and occasionally guests.
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Play⋅ 12 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 77 min Get Email Contact More

27. Revolver Reads: Book Club Russian Roulette

Canada
A book club podcast where four friends (Nav, Rebecca, Claire, and Vanessa) let the wheel of doom choose a book that may enlighten them or bring their minds further into the depths of hell. Once a month six books are put into the wheel: five are supposedly 'good' while the sixth is the notoriously 'bad' (the bullet in the chamber, so to speak). Once the wheel of doom has spoken the podcasters have a month to read the book independently and they come together again to discuss their findings or lack thereof.
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Play⋅ 7 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 63 min Get Email Contact More

28. The Word Leader Podcast

Canada
The Word Leader Podcast is for undervalued thinkers who want to get their wisdom out in the world through book writing and publishing. Podcast host and founder of Trivium Writing Leandre Larouche discusses everything from strategy to tactics, to mindset and philosophy. Visit https://www.triviumwriting.com to get more details about Trivium Writing and watch our free, advanced masterclass on how to write your book in 16 weeks or less.
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Play⋅ 687⋅ 65 ⋅10 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 14 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact More

29. Getting Lit

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
a monthly show of book reviews & recommendations to help you diversify your bookshelf, and find your next favourite read.
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Play⋅ 463⋅ 2.2K ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 27 min ⋅ Feb 2021 Get Email Contact More

30. Words with Writers Podcast

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Authors - Toronto is excited to present our new podcast about writers helping writers! Words with Writers Podcast showcases our members and their publication news, book launches, journal releases, and public readings. Each month we will feature a CA-T member on the show to read their work and discuss their process with hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner.
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Play⋅ 233⋅ 380 ⋅3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 56 min ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact More

31. Canada Reads from CBC Radio

Canada
The CBC's great Canadian book debate returns. Five prominent Canadians have each selected the one book that they believe all of Canada should read. After each day's debate, they will vote to eliminate one book, until only the winner remains.
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Play⋅ 60.3K⋅ 88K ⋅10 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 40 min ⋅ Mar 2019 Get Email Contact More

32. Two Book Bitches

North York, Ontario, Canada
Two vaguely twenty-something-year-olds discuss reviews and bitch about books.
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Play⋅ 717 ⋅1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 90 min ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact More

33. The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your Ears

Taking you on a journey through a good book, one chapter at a time.
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Play 1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 28 min ⋅ Dec 2018 Get Email Contact More

34. Book Rant

A podcast for bookish people, opinionated by bookish people. Because ranting is what book clubs are missing.
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Play 1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 64 min ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact More

35. The Wordstock Sudbury Podcast

Ontario, Canada
The Wordstock Sudbury Podcast is a production of the Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival. In each episode, we sit down with poets, novelists, and other creatives leaving their mark on the Canadian literary community. We discuss inspiration, the writing process, and get reading recommendations from some of Canada's most creative writers. The festival and the podcast strive to have a fresh Northern Ontario perspective and feature writers that live in and write about the North.
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Play⋅ 439 ⋅4 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 32 min ⋅ Nov 2020 Get Email Contact More

36. YA Write with Amy Mathers

Canada
Every month, Amy Mathers talks to YA writers about their inspiration as a writer and their latest books.
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Play⋅ 7.4K⋅ 10.5K ⋅ Jan 2019 Get Email Contact More

37. Fear Less Mini Pod - Virtual Book Club

Canada
In this FREE, 'mini' podcast series of 14 short-and-sweet eps., Canadian authors Kristen and Rebecca discuss snippets of each chapter in the book Fear Less: Transforming Fear into Courage Within Relationships, Career, Society and Self. It's a narrative non-fiction anthology, co-authored by 14 women from across Canada and the USA, and THIS is our Virtual Book Club!
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Play 3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 20 min Get Email Contact More

38. LSHB's Weird Era Podcast

A podcast run from a local indie bookstore in Montreal, Canada (Librairie Saint-Henri Books), dedicated to talking with the authors we stock. Hosted by Sruti Islam and Alex NierenhausenTheme Songs by Gino Visconti and Michael Jaworski (@mikejaws)Audio Production by Kyel Loadenthal.
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Play 4 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 41 min ⋅ Feb 2021 Get Email Contact More

39. Writers' Trust of Canada

Canada
Join the Writers Trust of Canada as they bring to you amazing Canadian writers for smart talks, provocative conversations, and dramatic readings. The Writers Trust is a charitable organization that seeks to advance, nurture, and celebrate Canadian writers and writing.
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Play⋅ 6.6K⋅ 23.6K ⋅ May 2016 Get Email Contact More

40. Book Me

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join former CBC Maritime Noon Host Costas Halavrezos as he interviews the Atlantic Canadians who create the books you love to read. From established, award-winning authors, illustrators, and photographers to the lesser-known up-and-comers and other key book contributors delve into the beautiful, mysterious world of books... and discover the passion that fuels it.
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Play⋅ 476⋅ 365 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 23 min ⋅ Apr 2019 Get Email Contact More

41. Canadian Launch Pod

Canada
Releasing a new book is an exciting time, but what happens when your scheduled release is hampered by a global pandemic. Well, for many Canadian authors, they launch anyways! The Canadian Launch Pod is a podcast created to support Canadian authors releasing books for children and young adults during the COVID-19 crisis. We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library. Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!
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Play⋅ 130⋅ 5.1K ⋅1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 30 min ⋅ Jul 2020 Get Email Contact More

42. The BW Powe Cast

BW Powe is a Canadian writer, essayist, poet, novelist, and critic whose unique approach to modernist thought highlights the unknowable and ever-changing surround of the electric environment we find ourselves trapped in.
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43. Books North

Books North highlights Canadian authors, editors, and projects within the realm of suspense fiction in all genres, and is hosted by Eddie Generous.
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Play 3 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 31 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact More

44. Better Late Than Novel

Two Canadian book lovers talk about books and book news.
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Play⋅ 2 ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact More

45. I Value Canadian Stories: The Podcast

Season One of a new series highlighting the work, the creative habits, and unique perspectives of Canadian children and young adult authors. Listen in as 15 unique writers talk about what sparks their imaginations, tips for young authors, and their take on the Canadian narrative.
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