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New Books in Literature

Elizabeth Ferry, John Plotz

Booking Overview

An interview-based literature show featuring authors, poets, and scholars discussing newly published books and literary research, typically with one external guest per episode. Agencies could credibly pitch book authors, literary academics, critics, and poets with a recent publication and meaningful scholarly, award, fellowship, or publishing credentials; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 600

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com

hello@newbooksnetwork.com

marshallpoe@gmail.com

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Host

Elizabeth Ferry - Anthropologist and scholar whose work examines value, exchange, materiality, and social life.

John Plotz - Literary scholar and professor of English known for research on British literature, public life, and literary culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, poets, and literary scholars with a recently published book or significant new work, supported by recognized academic, publishing, award, fellowship, or media credentials.
Required Achievements:  
Recently published books or literary works, Major literary awards or nominations, Academic research or advanced literary credentials, Fellowships, residencies, or competitive writing prizes, Recognition from established literary publications or institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Robyn Gigl - Her Novel All We Hide, Transgender Representation, Legal Thrillers, Family, Crime, And Social Justice.

Paul Yoon - His Novel Etna, War, Displacement, Homecoming, Survival, And Hope In Contemporary Fiction.

Angelica Cheng - Young Adult Fiction, Formula 1 Racing, Women In Sports, Competition, And Romance.

Lauren Delapenha - Her Poems, Revision Methods, Literary Education, Writing Practice, And Balancing Teaching With Poetry.

Recent Topics

Literature, Fiction, Poetry, Literary Criticism, Book Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
New Books in Literature
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Sutra Americana with Monona Wali (U Wisconsin Press, 2026)

October 20, 2026

Sharma and Sushila were ahead of their time in marrying for love and across castes in early 1950s India. When their oldest daughter is nine, they leave their home and family for Sharma to take an academic position in astrophysics in America. Sushila takes care of their home, raises their girls, manages to complete a doctorate, and becomes a feminist philosopher. The three daughters grow into young women, each navigating school and community during the upheaval of the 1960s.  While coming...

American Flash Fiction: Brilliant Brevities & Miniature Masterpieces

October 18, 2026

Wednesday, Oct. 7—Over in the blink of an eye, the best flash fiction lingers long after we finish reading it. The incandescent works collected in Library of America’s American Flash Fiction: An Anthology showcase the vitality of this literary form with a rich history and dazzling present. Join celebrated flash authors Lynne Tillman, Venita Blackburn, and Ben Loory, along with volume editor David L. Ulin, for a dive into these miniature masterpieces of deceptive depth and power.Hosted by Max ...

The Instrument Must Not Matter with Christine Fischer Guy (Buckrider Books, 2026)

October 15, 2026

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Christine Fischer Guy about her novel, The Instrument Must Not Matter (Wolsak & Wynn, 2026). She sees the score for the Bach-Brahms in her mind’s eye, hears the indigo notes unfurl.In this sweeping coming-of-age novel gifted young classical pianist Lila Rys finds herself in New York City studying under famed teacher George Vrubel. The move from Toronto to the American city is terrifying, but Lila is determined to bring music b...

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Frequently asked questions

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New Books in Literature
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How do I get in touch with New Books in Literature?

New Books in Literature is hosted by Elizabeth Ferry and John Plotz. Its publicly listed emails are marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com, hello@newbooksnetwork.com, and marshallpoe@gmail.com. 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 New Books in Literature?

The publicly listed emails for New Books in Literature: marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com, hello@newbooksnetwork.com, and marshallpoe@gmail.com.

How many listeners does New Books in Literature have?

Podseeker estimates New Books in Literature reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for New Books in Literature?

New Books in Literature typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Authors, poets, and literary scholars with a recently published book or significant new work, supported by recognized academic, publishing, award, fellowship, or media credentials. Common among recent guests: Recently published books or literary works; Major literary awards or nominations; Academic research or advanced literary credentials. Recent guests include Robyn Gigl, Paul Yoon, and Angelica Cheng.

How hard is it to get booked on New Books in Literature?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does New Books in Literature cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Fiction, Poetry, Literary Criticism, and Book Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

marshallpoe@newbooksnetwork.com

hello@newbooksnetwork.com

marshallpoe@gmail.com

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