Book Lounge by Libby, hosted by Joe Skelley, is a books podcast from OverDrive's Libby app covering publishing conversations, author interviews and themed reading recommendations. It has 960 episodes and airs roughly every four days, with typical episodes of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
A 960-episode books podcast from a library app with an engaged reader audience
- Publishing and reading conversations sit inside a loyal, book-buying audience.
- Apple ratings average 4.5 across 335 ratings, showing an active listener base.
- Two 10-week seasons a year allow sponsorship windows around season launches.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, recommendation roundup
- Tone
- warm, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- LibbyOverDrive
- Categories promoted
- library app, digital reading
- Affiliate links
- No
The description states the show is brought to you by Libby, the library app, and the publisher is OverDrive, Inc.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover horror and thriller books, such as Josh Malerman on Other Mommy and Summerween horror picks, but no explicit flags are set.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.libbylife.com/booklounge |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1065515588 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/probooknerds |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Reads Inspired by Myths, Legends and Folklore | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| Josh Malerman on Other Mommy, Incidents Around the House & Fear | 2026-10-13 | 38 min |
| Ancient Stories, Modern Readers: Retelling Mythology with Madeline Mil | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 53 min |
| Adventure Reads That Keep You Up All Night | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 18 min |
| Witchlings: Celebrating the Series Finale with Claribel A. Ortega | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 3 min |
| Are Adventure Stories Dead? The Genre That Refuses to Die | 2026-10-05 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Book Lounge by Libby is your cozy reading corner of the internet. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into candid and thoughtful conversations about books, writing, publishing and the trends shaping what we read (plus reading recommendations you won't want to miss). Brought to you by Libby, the library app. Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links Book Lounge airs…
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About Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by Libby is a books podcast from OverDrive's Libby app, hosted by Joe Skelley according to the feed and the show website. It features publishing conversations, author interviews and paired book recommendations, with 960 episodes released about every four days in two seasons a year. Episodes typically run around an hour, according to the feed's median duration of about 65 minutes.
The show's website describes listeners as readers and library users across the United States and beyond, and claims 2,000,000+ downloads and 26,000+ monthly listeners. Apple Podcasts shows 335 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. These are the show's own figures, and listener demographics here are estimates only.
Each episode carries a host-read Libby sponsor mention. Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a sponsorship typically costs about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to book publishers, reading apps and bookshops.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Book Lounge by Libby can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Book Lounge by Libby
How much does Book Lounge by Libby charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is about $90 to $625 per episode. Rates depend on the estimate and placement.
What is Book Lounge by Libby about?
It is a books podcast from the Libby app featuring publishing conversations, author interviews and reading recommendations. Episodes arrive about every four days and run roughly an hour.
How do I contact Book Lounge by Libby about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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