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Reading Through Life

Hosted by Carrie, Mia

Reading Through Life is a book podcast hosted by Carrie and Mia, two friends who met online. The show covers reviews and discussion across genres, with 121 episodes released roughly every four weeks and a median length of about 3.5 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Reading Through Life

Engaged book lovers hear two friends review monthly reading picks

  • 176 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average show an audience that rates the show consistently
  • Monthly book review roundups and occasional long discussions keep listeners returning across 121 episodes
  • Non-explicit content with no existing sponsors leaves a clean first slot for a publisher or bookish brand
Best forbook publisherse-readers and reading accessoriesbookstore and subscription box awareness
Watch forEpisodes are short and the audience is modest, so reach per episode is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature90%
Arts and Entertainment10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, monthly book review roundup, long-form book discussion
Tone
casual, friendly
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
3 to 5 minutes for monthly reviews, occasionally over 30 minutes for discussions

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 176 ratings, which maps to 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a short-episode, low-production, no-sponsor profile and a 2022 start pointing to the lower half of that range.
Audience asks aboutWhich recent novels are worth readingWhat the hosts thought of a specific bookWhich underrated books the show recommends
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
65%women
35%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other30%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles and description cover book reviews and discussions with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-explicit.

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

Benchmark score: 60 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.

Reading Through Life is a podcast by two friends who met online and share a love for all things books. We read widely across genres and believe that everyone should read what they want, no judgments here. Come and join us as we read through life! readingthroughlife.substack.com
Reading Through Life's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Reading Through Life

Reading Through Life is a book podcast hosted by Carrie and Mia, two friends who met online and share a love of reading. According to the show's Substack page and RSS feed, they review books across genres and occasionally hold longer discussions, such as a spoiler-filled conversation about The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. The feed lists 121 episodes, released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 3.5 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 176 ratings with a 4.5 average, and the show is categorized under Books, Podcasts and Arts. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and show profile. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show appears to be unsponsored.

At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, a sponsor could reach a book-focused audience. The show suits publishers, reading accessories and bookish subscription brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Reading Through Life can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Reading Through Life

How much does Reading Through Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200. Exact pricing depends on the hosts and the terms of the booking.

What is Reading Through Life about?

Reading Through Life is a book podcast by two friends who review books across genres, with monthly review roundups and occasional longer discussions of individual titles.

How do I contact Reading Through Life 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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