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Close Reads Podcast

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by Goldberry Studios

4.7(1,027 reviews)
500 episodes
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Close Reads is a book-club podcast for the incurable reader co-hosted by David Kern, Heidi White, Sean Johnson, and occasionally Tim McIntosh. We read good books and talk about them. This is a show for amateurs in the best sense. This is not an experts show: we’re book lovers, book enthusiasts. Our goal is have empathetic and intelligent conversations about good books. Close Reads is produced by Goldberry Studios, the podcast wing of Goldberry Books, a family-run indie bookshop in Concord, NC. <br/><br/><a href="https://closereads.substack.com/s/close-reads?utm_medium=podcast">closereads.substack.com</a>

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Publishing Since

1/2/2017

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Recent Episodes

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June 2, 2026

The Feast: Wednesday

Host Emily Austen and guest Margaret Kennedy explore Bruce's confession and Hebe's insights within "The Feast: Wednesday."

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May 27, 2026

The Feast: Tuesday

Host "Close Reads Podcast" and guest "Margaret Kennedy" explore Bruce's poor decisions and literary virtues in "The Feast: Tuesday."

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May 18, 2026

The Feast: Monday

Hosts Margaret and Sarah explore the seven deadly sins, character allegiances, and the presence of hope within Margaret Kennedy’s novel The Feast.

500 total episodes available with 55 transcripts

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What is Close Reads Podcast?

Close Reads is a book-club podcast for the incurable reader co-hosted by David Kern, Heidi White, Sean Johnson, and occasionally Tim McIntosh. We read good books and talk about them.

This is a show for amateurs in the best sense. This is not an experts show: we’re book lovers, book enthusiasts. Our goal is have empathetic and intelligent conversations about good books.

Close Reads is produced by Goldberry Studios, the podcast wing of Goldberry Books, a family-run indie bookshop in Concord, NC. <br/><br/><a href="https://closereads.substack.com/s/close-reads?utm_medium=podcast">closereads.substack.com</a>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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