Best authors. Best banter. Host — and gay reader — Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers through fun, thoughtful, and insightful discussions. Whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere in between, if you love great books or great conversation, Gays Reading is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Are You Reading? feat. Elizabeth Gilbert
Prolific writer Elizabeth Gilbert talks about what she's been reading (a set of books recommended by her local indie bookstore), the books she buys in bulk to give away,
Oct 23 46 min
Mary Beth Keane, Whale Harbor
New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Keane (Ask Again, Yes) joins Jason to talk about her newest novel, Whale Harbor. They get into how the book echoes her own fam
Oct 20 52 min
Rebecca Birrell, Venus, Vanishing
Jason talks to debut author Rebecca Birrell about her novel Venus, Vanishing, this month's selection for The Nod™️ by Gays Reading with Aardvark Book Club.
Rebecca Birr
Oct 16 46 min
Ríoghnach Robinson, Bad Words
Jason is joined by Ríoghnach Robinson, author of Bad Words--this month’s Good Morning America Book Club pick--to talk about reviews, what makes us feel most human, Taylor
Oct 13 51 min
What Are You Reading? feat. David Lauterstein
David Lauterstein, founder of iconic queer menswear brand, Nasty Pig, joins Jason to talk books--what he's reading now, and what went into writing Sodomy Gods, a love sto
Oct 9 35 min
Deesha Philyaw, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
Jason is joined by National Book Award finalist Deesha Philyaw to discuss her debut novel, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman. Deesha shares why she ghosted a hoo
Oct 6 56 min
What Are You Reading? feat. Meg Mason
Meg Mason (Sorrow and Bliss) joins Jason to talk about her new novel, Sophie, Standing There, a Reese's Book Club pick, and the books she's been reading between stops on
Oct 2 45 min
Min Jin Lee, American Hagwon
Jason talks with author Min Jin Lee (Pachinko) about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, her experience taking a class with The Artist's Way author Julia Cameron, why she's qui
Sep 29 58 min
What Are You Reading? feat. Meg Howrey
Author Meg Howrey (They're Going to Love You) communed with her bookshelves to identify books that shaped her as a writer. She's self-taught, no MFA, no workshops, just a
Sep 25 29 min
Lucy Foley, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel
Jason talks to author Lucy Foley (The Guest List) about her experience working with the Agatha Christie estate to create a new Miss Marple book, Murder at the Grand Alpin
Sep 22 53 min
What Are You Reading? feat. Nik Sharma
Molecular biologist turned award-winning chef, food writer, photographer, and bestselling cookbook author Nik Sharma shares what he's been reading lately and talks about
Sep 18 31 min
Emily St. John Mandel, Exit Party
Jason is joined by author Emily St. John Mandel to talk about her new novel, Exit Party. They share how the end of the world is going for each of them, the state of knowi
Sep 15 50 min
What Are You Reading? feat. Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Black Forager
The internet's favorite forager, Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Black Forager, talks to Jason about what's she's been reading and shares insights about her new book, Happy Snac
Sep 11 35 min
Marlon James, The Disappearers
Jason is joined by Marlon James to talk about his Booker Prize longlisted novel, The Disappearers. They cover topics like Dolly Parton, growing up gay in Jamaica, the bal
Sep 8 52 min
Josh Silver, Fruit Fly
Jason talks to author Josh Silver about his breakout hit that everyone's talking about, Fruit Fly, this month's selection for The Nod™️ by Gays Reading with Aardvark Book
Sep 4 55 min
Chloe Benjamin, Under Story
Jason talks to author Chloe Benjamin, whose latest novel, Under Story was just announced as September 2026's Good Morning America Book Club pick. They discuss the various
Sep 1 52 min
Liane Moriarty, Big Little Truths
Jason talks to author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel (and first sequel), Big Little Truths. They discuss what makes her feel like a queen, the lyrics to "Come on E
Aug 25 50 min
Re-release | Rosie O'Donnell
Re-release | In honor of Rosie O'Donnell hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, we're re-releasing her episode of Gays Reading!
Host Jason Blitman sits down with often-men
Aug 18 34 min
Re-release | V.E. Schwab, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Re-release | In honor of the publication of the paperback edition of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, we're re-releasing this conversation with V.E. Schwab
Host Jas
Aug 11 57 min
Re-release | Shobha Rao, Indian Country
Re-release | Host Jason Blitman talks to Shobha Rao (Indian Country) live at Camino Books in San Diego. They discuss Laura Ingalls Wilder, the title’s double meaning from
Aug 4 47 min
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Where Gays Reading ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 24, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Gays Reading is the rare book podcast that makes literary conversation feel smart without ever feeling intimidating. As a moderate reader, I really appreciate Jason’s warm, welcoming style; he puts both listeners and guests like feel at ease, making each episode feel curious, engaging, and accessible.
joshcwashy · Sep 2026
Here’s a more playful, affectionate version with a little more personality:
My Favorite Author Interview Podcast
Jason Blitman is, hands down, the most entertaining interviewer of authors I’ve found. Gays Reading is smart, funny, warm, and just the right amount of irreverent. Jason has a gift for getting authors to relax and actually have a conversation, rather than simply giving the same answers they’ve probably given a hundred times before. I regularly find myself laughing out loud—and adding yet another book to my ever-growing reading list.
My only disappointment is I keep missing his events in the San Diego area, where I live. I’m hoping our paths finally cross soon!
If you love books, authors, great conversation, and a host with wit, charm, and genuine curiosity, subscribe to Gays Reading. It’s an absolute delight.
Dr. Diane S · Aug 2026
Gays Reading is exactly what this moment needs. As queer voices are being silenced, we need this space to amplify the perspectives, the artistry, and the beauty of the queer community. Jason Biltman is such an engaging host and selects such amazing guests and such amazing books; I’ve encountered so many great reads through the podcast. This podcast may do some damage to your TBR list, but I promise it’s worth it to support queer voices!
@AutobiographiCole · Nov 2025
Gays Reading’s host Jason Blitman is smart and funny, and he’s a great interviewer. He gets top authors and has some of the best conversations about books and life. This is my new favorite podcast.
Lifelong Bibliophile · Nov 2025
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Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of Gays Reading, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.
