Shelved By Genre
Shelved By Genre, published by Ranged Touch, discusses genre literature, with a focus on fantasy classics such as Tolkien's works. The show has 89 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 3 hours. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A loyal, highly rated Tolkien-focused book discussion show with long episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 608 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Long, detailed episodes of roughly 3 hours suit sustained attention
- Fantasy readers are a focused audience for book and reading-related brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, chapter-by-chapter analysis
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2.5 to 4 hours
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
The feed carries an explicit flag and the titles cover Tolkien's war-focused works such as The Return of the King and The Two Towers, which include battle content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | rangedtouch.com/category/shelved-by-genre/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1691199979 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/5nRjFk7ilzTLpEbljsCV4R?si=… |
| RSS feed | rangedtouch.com/category/shelved-by-genre/feed/ |
Benchmark score: 76 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Silmarillion – Part 3 | 2026-10-09 | 2 h 35 min |
| The Silmarillion – Part 2 | 2026-09-25 | 2 h 36 min |
| The Silmarillion – Part 1 | 2026-09-11 | 3 h 21 min |
| The Lord of the Rings Appendices | 2026-08-28 | 3 h 1 min |
| The Return of the King – Part 4 | 2026-08-14 | 3 h 6 min |
| The Return of the King – Part 3 | 2026-07-31 | 3 h 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Discussing genre literature.
About Shelved By Genre
Shelved By Genre is a book discussion podcast published by Ranged Touch that covers genre literature, with a focus on J.R.R. Tolkien's works. The feed describes the show simply as discussing genre literature, and the episode titles move through The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings Appendices. The show's website is rangedtouch.com. The feed does not name hosts.
The show has released 89 episodes on a biweekly schedule since June 2023, with a median episode length of about three hours. Apple Podcasts lists 608 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listeners are likely fantasy readers and Tolkien enthusiasts; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors were found in the feed.
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in book publishing, reading hardware and fantasy-related products are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shelved By Genre can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shelved By Genre
How much does Shelved By Genre charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll range from about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Shelved By Genre about?
Shelved By Genre is a book discussion podcast that covers genre literature, with recent episodes focused on Tolkien's works including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.
How do I contact Shelved By Genre about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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