Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 208
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 9.5k subscribers
Instagram: 41.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
thesource@tpr.org
dan@tpr.org
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Host
Yvette Benavides - Yvette Benavides is the host and interviewer of Book Public, a Texas Public Radio podcast focused on books and authors.
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
Sandra Cisneros - Books That Shaped Her Understanding Of Herself And Others, Including Influential Reading From Childhood Through Adulthood.
Michael Cunningham - His Book Unsayable: A Life In Writing, Memory, Imagination, And Storytelling.
Ruth Ozeki - Writing Stories, Publishing A Story Collection At Age 70, Characters In Diverse Places, Loss, And The Ideas Behind Her Work.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Book Public: 'My Heart Is Broken' by Mavis Gallant
October 07, 2026
A reflection on Mavis Gallant’s “My Heart Is Broken,” a powerful story about violence, silence and the limits of our ability to understand another person’s suffering.
Book Public: 'Simple Recipes' by Madeleine Thien
September 30, 2026
A review of Madeleine Thien’s story collection, "Simple Recipes." It's a quietly powerful collection about family, displacement and the ways love, memory and history shape the lives we inherit.
Mirror Books: The books that helped Sandra Cisneros see herself
September 16, 2026
Mirror Books is a new podcast series from Book Public at Texas Public Radio about seeing ourselves — and discovering and knowing others — through books. Our inaugural guest is acclaimed author Sandra Cisneros, whose writing has become a mirror for countless readers. Listen as she discusses not just one mirror book, but many — and the ways these books she discovered from childhood through adulthood have remained important to her.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Book Public?
Book Public is hosted by Yvette Benavides. Its publicly listed emails are thesource@tpr.org and dan@tpr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Book Public?
The publicly listed emails for Book Public: thesource@tpr.org and dan@tpr.org.
How many listeners does Book Public have?
Podseeker estimates Book Public reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Book Public?
Book Public typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors with a substantial body of work, a notable new book, or a recognized literary career. Common among recent guests: Published books; Major literary awards; Critical acclaim. Recent guests include Sandra Cisneros, Michael Cunningham, and Ruth Ozeki.
How hard is it to get booked on Book Public?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Book Public cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Books, Fiction, Memoir, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
thesource@tpr.org
dan@tpr.org
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