Essential listening for anyone who cares about what they read – and how they read it. The Stack is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest newspaper.

ASoIaF Podcasts

“The parallels between food and writing are so obvious and clear. It’s hard to talk about them because they’re inherent.” ~ Steven Brust<br /> <br /> ....<br /> <br /> Cooking the Books is an ongoing interview project that explores the meeting points between genre fiction and food. From Joe Haldeman to Elizabeth Bear, Zen Cho to Joe Monti of Saga Press, we've interviewed nearly 50 authors, editors, and agents over the past 4 years. Cooking the Books hosts written word essays AND podcasts at franwilde.net.

SciFi Friday takes you back to the early days of science fiction. Each week we explore the programs that layed the foundation for science fiction of today.

Three science fiction fans review and discuss a different science fiction ("scifi") or fantasy book every week.

Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the bodies of the people who won’t stop talking while you’re trying to read? Mallory and Brea engage in a weekly discussion geared towards all kinds of book lovers -- no matter what you read or how you read it.