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Who is the host of Read or Dead?

Read or Dead is hosted by Book Riot. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 235 episodes.

How many episodes does Read or Dead have?

Read or Dead has published 235 episodes.

What topics does Read or Dead cover?

Read or Dead regularly covers arts, books, fiction. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.

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Episodes of Read or Dead average 48 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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Read or Dead

Hosted by Book Riot · arts · EN-US · 235 episodes

Audience: 11~406 on YouTube

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Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.

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What is Read or Dead?

Read or Dead is a arts podcast hosted by Book Riot, with 235 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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Book Riot hosts Read or Dead, a arts show with 235 episodes published.

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Forever, Read or Dead
May 29, 202654 minS0
To our Read or Dead listeners: After 9 years of bringing mysteries and thrillers to your ears, we are sorry to say that this will be our last episode. We want to thank you all for making this show so excellent, and we hope you’ll stick around as we celebrate our favorite Read or Dead memories in today’s episode. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The Widows of Malabar Hill - Sujata Massey The Hunger - Alma Katsu Miracle Creek - An...
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Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases 2026 Pt. 2
May 15, 202638 minS0
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their most anticipated new book releases for the second half of 2026. News Edgar Awards Winners 2026 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Wisdom Corner - David Heska Wanbli Weiden (July 7th) Helpless - Jessica Knoll (July 7th) The Secret Dinner - Raphael Montes, transl. Zoe Perry (Aug 18th) Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II b Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.(August 18th) Mazywood - Tananarive...
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Let's Talk About Retellings
May 1, 202641 minS0
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss retellings. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy Beth Is Dead - Katie Bernet In the Hall With the Knife - Diana Peterfreund The Weight of Blood - Tiffany D. Jackson Jane Steele - Lyndsay Faye And Then She Fell - Alicia Elliot Boring Asian Female - Canwen Xu Molka - Monika Kim If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach u...
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The Edgar Awards 2026
Apr 17, 202651 minS0
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss some of the books nominated for the Edgar Awards! News Freida McFadden’s true identity revealed! Things Mentioned Book Club Pick: Butter - Asako Yuzuki, Translated by Polly Barton The Edgar Awards This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers - Caroline Fraser The Dream Hotel - Laila Lalami Blood in the Water - Tiffany D. Ja...
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Missing Person Mysteries and Thrillers
Apr 3, 202643 minS0
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss missing person mysteries and thrillers. News Liane Moriarty is writing a sequel to Big Little Lies, called Big Little Truths, and yes, it’s being adapted as Season 3 of Big Little Lies on HBO. Tina Fey is adapting Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan is Killing It for Peacock. Maya Hawke has been cast in God of the Woods! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed In the Woods: A Novel (Dublin Murder Squad)In t...
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Forever, Read or Dead

Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases 2026 Pt. 2

Let's Talk About Retellings

The Edgar Awards 2026

Missing Person Mysteries and Thrillers

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Forever, Read or Dead

Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases 2026 Pt. 2

Let's Talk About Retellings

The Edgar Awards 2026

Missing Person Mysteries and Thrillers

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