Oct 27, 202645 minS1
<p>For our last spooky season episode, Leia shares a true horror story: taking author photos! (And her dearly beloved husband’s attempts at getting the perfect shot). Then Rachel interviews horror writer Abe Moss, whose...
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A podcast about writing lives, reading books, and the people behind the literary scenes. subwayreads.substack.com
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
28%
Guest openness
Selective
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What has Subway Reads covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Hopping the Fence from Self-Publishing to Traditional featuring Abe Moss (18)" (27 October 2026, 45 minutes), "The Reason of the Witch featuring Kristen J. Solleé (17)" (20 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "Riding the Weird Wave of Fiction featuring Saskia Nislow (16)" (13 October 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Subway Reads publish?
Subway Reads publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Subway Reads?
Booking probability for Subway Reads is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Subway Reads requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Subway Reads's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Subway Reads?
The strongest fits for Subway Reads are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Subway Reads has an arts audience.
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Subway Reads is an arts podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 20, 202638 minS1<p>Spooky season continues as we cat-scratch the surface of the bad words that have historically killed or controlled women with noted witch scholar and fabulous feminist, Kristen J. Solleé. Her first novel, Nightcats...
Oct 13, 202652 minS1<p>We kickstart our Halloween run of spooky episodes by diving into the true horrors of literary rejections (care of Rachel) and navigating the rapids of the publishing process (as told by Leia).</p><p>Then Rachel chats...
Oct 6, 202637 minS1<p>It’s National Banned Books Week and we’re highlighting the alarming rise in book bans in schools across the USA, as well as talking to the people in the middle of the storm: librarians. </p><p>For more information...
Sep 29, 202657 minS1<p>It’s not every day you meet a writer with as many talents as Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell. This week we sat down to talk about her funny graphic memoirs, cartoons with The New Yorker, stand-up comedy, and the ways in...
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Sep 22, 202649 minS1<p>This week, Laura B. McGrath, Assistant Professor of English at Temple University and author of MIDDLEMEN: LITERARY AGENTS AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN FICTION, joins us to discuss the often overlooked but powerful role...
Sep 15, 202647 minS1<p>Novelist Olesya Salnikova Gilmore joins us to chat about her most recent book, The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru. In this conversation, we discuss Olesya's exhilarating (and exhausting) book tour, how Eastern European...
Sep 8, 202658 minS1<p>Debut novelist Nicholas Russell joins us to chat about his upcoming book, Observer (available now to pre-order!). In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of genre, making an uneasy peace with readers’...
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Leia Menlove’s Book Announcement (Bonus Episode)
Sep 3, 20268 minS1<p>Our co-producer, Leia Menlove, just announced her forthcoming novel, CAUTIONARY TALES FOR WOMEN AND FOXES.</p><p>Rachel chats with Leia about the book deal and a bit about its history. During their conversation, Leia...
Sep 1, 20261h 3mS1<p>New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Harrison, joins us for a spoiler-free conversation about her latest book, Kiss Slay Replay. We also chat about her career as an author who publishes a book a year, the power...
Aug 25, 202652 minS1<p>This week, Leia speaks with flash fiction writer turned novelist, Janice Leadingham, about writing her Appalachian roots and the responsibility she feels to her place of origin. Janice has been featured in Best...
Aug 18, 202646 minS1<p>This week, Rachel and Leia dive into the world of picture books and talk about the children’s books that made them. Rachel was transfixed by colorful chameleons while Leia was deep in the delightful dark tales of...
Aug 11, 202650 minS1<p>This week, Rachel and Leia talk about what makes a compelling page turner and share the lessons Leia learned in her MFA program and the ones Rachel honed as a ghost tour guide. Then Rachel has a one-on-one chat with...
Aug 4, 202657 minS1<p>This week, Leia and Rachel talk about the looming specter of self-promotion, the unexpected challenges writerdom presents to introverts, and Rachel discusses her experience pitching agents and editors in person at...
Jul 28, 202645 minS1<p>This week, Leia and Rachel discuss the best writing advice they’ve ever received and the art of navigating failed drafts. Then Rachel tells us about going to an event put on by Reading Rhythms in honor of Library...
Jul 24, 202653 minS0<p>In this special mid-week episode, Rachel and Leia focus on the recent paperback release of Kerry Cullen’s debut House of Beth, a novel about a bisexual woman who suffers from Harm OCD. We also discuss the ways OCD...
Jul 21, 202634 minS1<p>Leia and Rachel chat about male-coded spaces, horror, community, and writing life (oh the horrors!)</p><p>Today’s Killer Guest is Lauren Komer, co-founder of The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY! Visit them in Brooklyn...
Jul 14, 202656 minS1<p>Today we kick things off by reviewing our writing weeks and Rachel opens up about the ways a writer’s trauma can provide nearly mystical creative energy and a safe space to live. Then we chat about the ways we find...
Jul 7, 202653 minS1<p>In the inaugural episode, Leia and Rachel introduce themselves along with Subway Reads!</p><p>Check out our substack for a complete look at this episode and the full book recommendations. (You can get them now on...
Jun 30, 202612 minS1<p>Welcome to our new podcast dropping July 7, 2026 on Substack and where podcasts are found. Subway Reads is made with love and laughter by two friends, Rachel Reynolds Westerwelle and Leia Menlove, who are trying to...
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