Talking Books with Kate Hergott

Interview with Kate, aka BookWild, a bookstagrammer and podcast host who started her show by cold DMing authors and turning four yeses into a career. We talk about her reading journey from Christian bookstores to thrillers to historical horror, why she got deep into audiobooks this year and which narrators she can't stop following, her thoughts on banned books and reading as a tool against gaslighting, pandemic books, Storygraph vs. Goodreads, and her TBR heading into the end of the year.(00:00) Introduction to BookWild and Podcasting Journey(03:14) The Evolution of BookWild and Community Building(06:06) Early Reading Experiences and Influences(12:11) Diverse Reading Preferences and Genre Exploration(17:55) Podcasting Challenges and Consistency in Content Creation(23:59) The Importance of Banned Books and Historical Context(29:58) Audiobooks: A New Frontier in Reading(32:58) Exploring the Power of Memoirs(35:35) Diving into Fiction: A New Journey(38:59) The Impact of Audiobook Production(42:18) Genre Blending: Unique Storytelling Experiences(49:03) Navigating Audiobook Platforms and Recommendations(52:22) Tracking Reading Progress: StoryGraph vs. Goodreads(01:00:07) Connecting Through Stories: The Role of Narratives