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The Book Review

Gilbert Cruz

Booking Overview

Literary interview and criticism show featuring authors, critics, writers, and occasional booksellers discussing notable books and the literary world. A PR agency could credibly pitch established novelists, nonfiction authors, literary critics, publishers, and prominent booksellers with a timely book or strong literary perspective; booking is likely high difficulty because the show is affiliated with The New York Times and regularly features prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 3

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

books@nytimes.com

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Host

Gilbert Cruz - Editor at The New York Times Book Review and host of its podcast, covering books, authors, criticism, and the literary world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, literary critics, prominent writers, and respected leaders in the bookstore or publishing industry, generally with a notable book, influential body of work, or substantial expertise in literature.
Required Achievements:  
Best-selling books, Major literary recognition or critical acclaim, Established careers in literary journalism or criticism, Leadership of prominent bookstores or publishing institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

John Green - Hollywood, Ending; Fame; And The Books That Influenced Him When He Was Young.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner - Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections, Its Place In Modern American Literature, And Its Cultural Significance.

Sarah McNally - Running A Bookstore, The Contemporary Bookstore Landscape, And The Appeal Of Bookshops.

Recent Topics

Literature, Books, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Book Review
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Book Club: Let's Talk About 'Switzy'

October 30, 2026

David Hastings is a retired business executive on a grim mission: He’s going to end his life.That’s the dramatic setup of Emma Cline’s latest novel, “Switzy.”When the story opens, David is on a plane, traveling to Europe. Throughout his life, he sacrificed friendship and family to climb to the top of the professional ladder. But now he is suffering from dementia, and his mind is fading. Determined to die on his own terms, David has decided to travel to Switzerland for a medically assisted sui...

What to Read This Halloween, According to Two Best-Selling Writers

October 23, 2026

Halloween is the season for scary stories, but what actually makes a book frightening? And where should you start if you’re not already a horror reader?This week on “The Book Review” podcast, Gilbert Cruz talks with two writers who know their way around the genre. Leigh Bardugo is the best-selling author behind the Grishaverse series and the Ninth House trilogy, which just concluded with the release of “Dead Beat.” Paul Tremblay is the author of “A Head Full of Ghosts” and this year’s “Dead b...

A Book Review Critics’ Roundtable

October 16, 2026

As much as we love hearing from authors on “The Book Review” podcast, there are precious few who have read more than our staff book critics — Jennifer Szalai, Alexandra Jacobs and Dwight Garner. The three came on the show to talk about some of their favorite books of the year so far, as well as a few of the titles that helped shape their reading lives.Books discussed on this episode:“Nothing Random,” by Gayle Feldman“Will and Attention,” by Meghan O’Gieblyn“The Disappearers,” by Marlon James“...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Book Review?

The Book Review is hosted by Gilbert Cruz. Its publicly listed email is books@nytimes.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 The Book Review?

The publicly listed email for The Book Review: books@nytimes.com.

How many listeners does The Book Review have?

Podseeker estimates The Book Review reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Book Review?

The Book Review typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors, literary critics, prominent writers, and respected leaders in the bookstore or publishing industry, generally with a notable book, influential body of work, or substantial expertise in literature. Common among recent guests: Best-selling books; Major literary recognition or critical acclaim; Established careers in literary journalism or criticism. Recent guests include John Green, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, and Sarah McNally.

How hard is it to get booked on The Book Review?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Book Review cover?

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

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