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A bookish podcast hosted by indie author and bookstore owner Julia Bodwell that covers a broad range of topics, from book reviews and upcoming releases to author interviews and industry behind-the-scenes. Featuring special guest booksellers, authors, and industry professionals, Hey Reader blends casual conversations with meaningful discussions that allow listeners to dive into the world of books.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchA bookish podcast hosted by indie author and bookstore owner Julia Bodwell that covers a broad range of topics, from book reviews and upcoming releases to author interviews and industry behind-the-scenes. Featuring special guest booksellers, authors, and industry professionals, Hey Reader blends casual conversations with meaningful discussions that allow listeners to dive into the world of books.
Recent episodes include "A Moroccan Folktale, a Traumatic Upbringing, and Writing for Teens" (5 October 2026, 26 minutes), "A Moroccan Folktale, a Traumatic Upbringing, and Writing for Teens" (5 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Brynne Weaver, Trigger Warnings, and Morally Grey Men" (21 September 2026, 30 minutes).
Hey Reader publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for Hey Reader is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hey Reader requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hey Reader's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Hey Reader are Bookstores & Newsstands and Artists, Writers & Performers. Hey Reader has a society audience.
Hey Reader is a society podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #10
<p>YA author Loretta Chefchaouni reveals where the inspiration for her debut, The Lustrous Dark, came from, how she wove her own adolescent experiences into her character’s backstory, and why it’s so important to her to...
Episode #10
YA author Loretta Chefchaouni reveals where the inspiration for her debut, The Lustrous Dark, came from, how she wove her own adolescent experiences into her character’s backstory, and why it’s so important to her to...
Episode #9
<p>Bookseller Kyrstie Atwood returns to the show to dive deep into the dark romance genre, breaking down tropes and trigger warnings, sharing favorite titles and authors, and clearing up common misconceptions regarding...
Episode #9
Bookseller Kyrstie Atwood returns to the show to dive deep into the dark romance genre, breaking down tropes and trigger warnings, sharing favorite titles and authors, and clearing up common misconceptions regarding the...
Episode #8
<p>Debut author E.G. Young reveals how the idea for her novel came to be, how she learned to finish writing the book using dictation software, and how the book’s delightfully weird premise touches on the universal theme...
Episode #7
<p>New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin reveals how the idea for her latest novel first came to her in a dream 25 years ago, how she balances months of research with short writing deadlines, and why she’s...
Episode #6
<p>Self-proclaimed author of Glitterature, Paul Coccia dishes about what it’s like getting hired to write a manuscript, reveals where he draws his inspiration from, and reminisces about quirky publishing mishaps.<br...
Episode #5
<p>From historical fiction to contemporary thrillers, USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight reveals how she balances multiple genres and deadlines, where she draws her inspiration from, and the secret to crafting...
Episode #4
<p>From poetry to prose, author Erin L. McCoy explains how the haunting true stories behind drowned towns inspired the premise for her debut novel, Underlake, a mesmerizing story of isolation and resilience, and reveals...
Episode #3
<p>Bookseller and high school English teacher Nicole Fincher pulls back the curtain on book bans, explaining how removing literature from school shelves only makes teens more curious—and how censorship can impact...
Episode #2
<p>L.L. Campbell, author of Hand-Fasting and Other Hazards and the Tricky Magic series, opens up about her writing process, what she’s currently working on, and how rereading her Tricky Magic series has helped her...
Episode #1
<p>Bookseller Kyrstie Atwood joins host Julia Bodwell for the inaugural episode of Hey Reader, where the pair discuss the books that shaped them into lifelong readers, the series that brought them back to their love of...
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