So many books, so little time. That’s the story of every book-reader these days, isn’t it?
That’s why, podcasts hold great value. They save your time, allow you to listen from anywhere while doing anything and save any kind of effort that is required for reading. For the same reason, audio-books are gaining popularity. But, before you get to read or lend your ears to a book, you would also want to find out what books you might enjoy or what’s in there in a particular book. How do you do that? Just turn to a podcast which is offering these interesting insights.
Below is the list of top book podcasts in India which discuss books (obviously), literature, stories, or reading/writing ideas. Check them out.
A Book A Day
If you thought that book podcasts in India are a rarity, then here is an overdose. As the name suggests, it is a daily podcast which covers at least one book in every episode. It covers books of all kinds, mostly non-fiction. The host, yours truly, reads out a few passages from the book to give you a flavour of what’s in the book and explains what to expect from it. It has consistently been among the top podcasts as per FeedSpot podcast ratings.
Books on Toast
Anuya Jakatdar, along with co-host VJ/RJ Sharin Bhatti, discuss books in a fun way. They frequently invite a celebrity guest and discuss their ideas on books. They do have a certain preferences in terms of books they enjoy but the reviews and discussions often encompass a whole range of literature.
The Penguin Podcast
As you would expect from the giant of publishing industry, this podcast brings top authors and thinkers and offer some interesting discussions around a subject. The podcast provides valuable advice to those interested in the process of writing and publishing.
Paperback
Hosted by Raachyeta Sharma and Satyajit Roy, this podcast interviews people from all walks of life and discusses their favourite books. The hosts try to bring in the interesting knowledge from all spheres and present it to the listener in a simple and palatable form.
India Booked
This podcast offers a new theme in every episode where the host, Ayushi Mona, discusses literature as a tool to understand the various facets of India. You will find a celebrated author as a guest in every episode. The podcast’s unique topics and ability to explain intricate details of an idea make it pretty special.
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