The Eclectic Reader, hosted by Chelsey Feder, covers book reviews, reading life reflections and recommendations, including romance and literary fiction. The show has 13 episodes, released roughly every seven weeks, with a median length of about 18 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged romance and literary readers hearing trusted, opinionated book recommendations
- Apple Podcasts shows 243 ratings with a 4.8 average, indicating an engaged listener base
- Recommendation-led episodes suit book publishers, bookstores and reading-related products
- Low-production, conversational format makes host-read integrations feel natural
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, book review segment, recommendation list
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 5 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- BookPage
- Categories promoted
- books and publishing
- Affiliate links
- No
Episode 'Build your analog summer reading list with BookPage' names BookPage, but no sponsorship or ad mention is evident and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode 'Rating Spicy Romance Novels' and the romance focus suggest sexual content in book discussion, with no explicit flag in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | chelsey.substack.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1436207095 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/22601.rss |
Benchmark score: 57 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy plus Romance does NOT equal Romantasy | 2026-09-23 | 35 min |
| Our favorite books of 2026 (so far) | 2026-07-17 | 6 min |
| An English cottage, a fantastic short story collection, and early chap | 2026-07-02 | 18 min |
| Build your analog summer reading list with BookPage | 2026-05-12 | 49 min |
| A+ literary fiction, a buzzy marriage memoir, and the best romance nov | 2026-03-06 | 4 min |
| Anchor Texts: Introducing 'Country Place' by Ann Petry and Annotating | 2026-01-30 | 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 49 days.
Book reviews, reading life reflections, and recommendations from an eclectic mood reader and former English teacher. chelsey.substack.com
About The Eclectic Reader
The Eclectic Reader is a book review podcast hosted by Chelsey Feder, a former English teacher who describes herself as an eclectic mood reader, according to the feed and the show's Substack page. The show covers book reviews, reading life reflections and recommendations, with a strong focus on romance and literary fiction. Episodes are released roughly every seven weeks, with a median length of about 18 minutes, per the RSS feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 243 ratings with a 4.8 average. Based on these signals, the show's downloads are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, though podcasts do not publish download numbers and this figure is an estimate. The audience is likely a book-focused, predominantly American and female listenership, also estimated.
The feed shows no clear sponsors beyond a mention of BookPage in one episode title. At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would likely cost $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits book publishers, bookstores and reading-related product brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Eclectic Reader can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Eclectic Reader
How much does The Eclectic Reader charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $40 to $200. The estimate is an approximation, not a published rate.
What is The Eclectic Reader about?
The Eclectic Reader is a book podcast hosted by Chelsey Feder that covers book reviews, reading life reflections and recommendations, with a focus on romance and literary fiction.
How do I contact The Eclectic Reader 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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