In the nearly 15 years that Book Riot CEO and co-founder Jeff O’Neal and I have been talking about books on the internet together, we’ve heard from a lot of people who feel like they missed the window to read the so-called “important” books, or who just never wanted to slog through them alone. That’s why we’ve created Zero to Well-Read, a podcast that tells you everything you need to know about the books you wish you’d read.

From classics to contemporary hits and social media sensations, we’ll tell you why these books are great, what you should know about them, what makes them weird and fun and strange, and why they matter. It’s the literary cocktail you always wanted to go to…as long as no one would ask you what you thought of Ulysses. The first season kicks off today, with a new episode each Tuesday. Find Zero to Well-Read wherever you get your podcasts.

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