Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
Read or Dead
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4.2(246 reviews)
234 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
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Publishing Since
5/30/2017
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Engagement97
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
Forever, Read or Dead
Hosts Katie and Kendra reflect on their favorite "Read or Dead" podcast memories during their final episode, celebrating nine years of mystery and thriller discussions.
May 15, 2026
Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases 2026 Pt. 2
Hosts Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester share their top anticipated book releases for the latter half of 2026, offering readers exciting new literary discoveries.
May 1, 2026
Let's Talk About Retellings
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 us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
234 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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