Subway Reads
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 17
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
subwayreads@substack.com
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Host
Leia Menlove - Writer and literary podcast host focused on fiction, books, and the craft of writing.
Rachel Reynolds Westerwelle - Writer and literary podcast host who discusses fiction, publishing, and the experience of developing a novel.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Janice Leadingham - Writing Appalachian Roots, Literary Responsibility, Flash Fiction, And Transitioning To Novel Writing.
Emily Sun Li - Writing For Children, Picture Books, And The Poetic Possibilities Of Children’s Literature.
Lina Patton - Compelling Page-turners, Suspense Writing, Teaching Writing, And The Debut-author Experience.
Randy Winston - The Transition From An MFA To A Writing Career, Literary Programming, And The Realities Of Professional Writing.
Michelle Maryk - Publicly Discussing A Book, Participating In Panels, Navigating The Debut Experience, And Emerging From The Writing Process.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Rave at the Library featuring Kate Davis and Tony Williams (15)
October 06, 2026
It’s National Banned Books Week and we’re highlighting the alarming rise in book bans in schools across the USA, as well as talking to the people in the middle of the storm: librarians. For more information about what you can do this week and beyond, please visit:PEN America’s The Normalization of Book BansBannedBooksWeek.org (Here you can find comprehensive resources and action items.)Then, for today’s interview, Rachel made the trek to The Jersey City Free Public Library to chat with Kate ...
Cartoons, Cheez-Its, and True Crime featuring Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell (14)
September 29, 2026
It’s not every day you meet a writer with as many talents as Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell. This week we sat down to talk about her funny graphic memoirs, cartoons with The New Yorker, stand-up comedy, and the ways in which a humorous work can elicit serious self-discovery. We also dive into her various works:The Joy of Snacking, a graphic memoir that began as a lighthearted “girl likes snacks” concept and evolved into an account of her grown-up revelations about her invisible eating disorder.Mu...
The Invisible Work of Literary Agents featuring Laura B. McGrath (13)
September 22, 2026
This week, Laura B. McGrath, Assistant Professor of English at Temple University and author of MIDDLEMEN: LITERARY AGENTS AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN FICTION, joins us to discuss the often overlooked but powerful role of literary agents in shaping the publishing industry and even the American literary canon. Her research has received support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Mellon Foundation, among others.Our Writing Weeks:Rachel and Leia reflect on their own life-l...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Subway Reads?
Subway Reads is hosted by Leia Menlove and Rachel Reynolds Westerwelle. Its publicly listed email is subwayreads@substack.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 Subway Reads?
The publicly listed email for Subway Reads: subwayreads@substack.com.
How many listeners does Subway Reads have?
Podseeker estimates Subway Reads reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Subway Reads?
Subway Reads typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published or forthcoming authors, particularly debut and emerging writers, along with editors, writing instructors, literary-program leaders, and other publishing professionals with a clear connection to books or the writing life. Common among recent guests: Published or forthcoming books; Publication in literary journals or anthologies; Teaching or leadership roles in writing and literary organizations. Recent guests include Janice Leadingham, Emily Sun Li, and Lina Patton.
How hard is it to get booked on Subway Reads?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Subway Reads cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Writing, Publishing, Fiction, and Books. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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