Sarah's Bookshelves Live is hosted by Sarah Dickinson of the blog Sarah's Bookshelves. Each bi-weekly episode pairs her with a guest to discuss old and new books they love, a book they dislike, and an upcoming release. The show has 246 episodes, typical length about 50 minutes, estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged book lovers hear trusted recommendations from a host with eight years of episodes
- 246 episodes since December 2018 with a steady bi-weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 792 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Guest-driven format covers new releases, backlist favorites and publishing industry topics
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, book recommendation segment
- Tone
- conversational, snarky
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover book releases and author interviews with no explicit flags; the description mentions snark but no strong language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1446116424 |
| RSS feed | sarahsbookshelveslive.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Deesha Philyaw (Author of The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman) | 2026-10-14 | 50 min |
| Best of Historical Fiction with Elizabeth Barnhill | Ep. 236 | 2026-09-30 | 46 min |
| The BIG Books Episode with Chrissie Whitley | Ep. 235 | 2026-09-16 | 54 min |
| Fall 2026 Book Preview with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 234 | 2026-09-02 | 55 min |
| Summer 2026 Circle Back with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 233 | 2026-08-26 | 46 min |
| 2026 Micro Genres with Anderson McKean | Ep. 232 | 2026-08-19 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a bi-weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah's Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON'T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY'RE EXCITED ABOUT I'm getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on…
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About Sarah's Bookshelves Live
Sarah's Bookshelves Live is a bi-weekly book podcast hosted by Sarah Dickinson, who runs the blog Sarah's Bookshelves according to the show's website. Each episode features a guest discussing two old books they love, two new books they love, one book they don't love, and a new release they are excited about. Episodes typically run about 50 minutes, and the show has 246 episodes since December 2018 per the RSS feed.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 792 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates based on these ratings and feed metrics, not published data; the likely audience is book readers interested in recommendations and publishing news. No sponsors were named in the feed, description or episode titles.
The show suits book publishers, independent bookstores and reading-focused consumer brands seeking a literary audience. Based on the estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the range of roughly $90 to $625 per episode, according to the Starbooked rate rule. Source: the show's RSS feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sarah's Bookshelves Live can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sarah's Bookshelves Live
How much does Sarah's Bookshelves Live charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms agreed with the host.
What is Sarah's Bookshelves Live about?
The show is a bi-weekly book podcast hosted by Sarah Dickinson. Each episode features a guest discussing books they love, a book they dislike, and an upcoming release, with a snarky, conversational tone.
How do I contact Sarah's Bookshelves Live 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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