New Books Network
New Books Network is an interview show where authors discuss their recently published books across academic and general nonfiction topics, from history and religion to technology and recovery. The feed lists 600 episodes, released almost daily, with a median length of about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode. One distinctive detail is its large back catalog of author interviews.
Daily author interviews reaching an engaged academic and general nonfiction audience
- Feed holds 600 episodes with near-daily releases, giving steady inventory
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 across 159 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- Median episode runs about 48 minutes, enough time for a full host-read message
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, author conversation
- Tone
- scholarly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links to a premium membership page on supportingcast.fm, a listener funding link.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover history, religion, politics and social topics in scholarly framing, with no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | newbooksnetwork.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id477719156 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/OuTJEAhS |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| An Inconvenient Woman: The Extraordinary Life of Lillian Smith, the So | 2026-10-17 | 38 min |
| Sublime Sociality: An (Auto)Ethnographic Theory of Chinese Christianit | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 7 min |
| Monstrous Bitch: A History of Terrifying Women with Eleanor Johnson (P | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 1 min |
| Multiracial Mandarin: Asian Americans and Impossible Language with Dav | 2026-10-17 | 43 min |
| Night Hawk: A Nineteenth-Century Superhero and the Dawn of American Ma | 2026-10-17 | 38 min |
| Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution wi | 2026-10-17 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.
Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
About New Books Network
New Books Network is a podcast network of author interviews, with the feed listing 600 episodes, the most recent of which are dated October 2026. Its recent episodes cover academic and general nonfiction across history, religion, technology and social topics, and each interview typically runs between 35 and 50 minutes. The show updates almost daily according to its Apple Podcasts listing, which shows 159 ratings with an average of 4.4.
The audience is estimated, not measured, since podcasts do not publish download figures. Based on the rating count and the show's long history, listeners are likely to be academics, students and readers of nonfiction, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes, and the only funding link is a premium membership page.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys a brief message in front of a niche, book-focused listener base. Publishers, university presses and education brands are the most natural fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. New Books Network can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about New Books Network
How much does New Books Network charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is New Books Network about?
New Books Network features interviews with authors about their recently published books, mostly academic and general nonfiction. Topics range across history, religion, technology and social issues, with new episodes released almost daily.
How do I contact New Books Network about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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