The Book Review
The Book Review, published by The New York Times, is hosted by Gilbert Cruz with editors of The New York Times Book Review. It covers the week's top books, reading recommendations and literary news, with interviews from well-known authors and critics. The feed holds 600 episodes released about weekly, typically 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach engaged book readers through a long-running New York Times literary show
- Ranked top bucket on Podcast Index popularity with 600 episodes since 2015.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,818 ratings averaging 4.0 stars.
- Listeners hear interviews with authors and critics about books and literary news.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, roundtable
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The New York Times
- Categories promoted
- publisher cross-promotion
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only The New York Times subscription and app.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Art, Outrage and How the Culture Wars Began' and 'Let's Talk About the 50 Best Thrillers' point to literary and cultural discussion with occasional political or social themes, but no explicit flags are present.
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 | www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id120315179 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/MssIhx9y |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Book Review Critics’ Roundtable | 2026-10-16 | 42 min |
| Min Jin Lee Wants Us to Rethink Education | 2026-10-09 | 57 min |
| Decades Later, Stephen King Is Finishing What He and Peter Straub Star | 2026-10-02 | 36 min |
| Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Etna,’ by Paul Yoon | 2026-09-26 | 56 min |
| John Green Knows a True Hollywood Ending is Complicated | 2026-09-18 | 58 min |
| The Best Books of the 21st Century: Taffy Brodesser-Akner on ‘The Corr | 2026-09-11 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here…
About The Book Review
The Book Review is a podcast from The New York Times that brings together authors, critics and editors of The New York Times Book Review. Each episode covers the week's leading books, reading recommendations and the wider literary world, with host Gilbert Cruz guiding the conversation. The feed lists 600 episodes released about every week, and episodes usually run 35 to 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 3,818 ratings with a 4.0 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing.
The show's audience is estimated, since podcasts do not publish download counts. Based on the rating count and the show's popularity signals, the team estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly older adult book readers in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed; the show promotes The New York Times subscription and app.
Publishers, literary organizations and premium reading brands should consider this show. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, depending on the audience estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Book Review can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Book Review
How much does The Book Review charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the publisher's terms.
What is The Book Review about?
The Book Review covers the week's top books, reading recommendations and literary news, with interviews from authors and critics. It is produced by The New York Times Book Review and hosted by Gilbert Cruz.
How do I contact The Book Review about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship terms should be confirmed directly with the publisher.
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