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Booknerds Podcast | Jaipur Literature Festival Edition ft Book Creator Alina aka @meladunix
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Booknerds Podcast | Jaipur Literature Festival Edition ft Book Creator Alina aka @meladunix

A special edition from the Jaipur Literature Festival featuring book creator Alina.

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The most amazing children's library in Goa | Booknerds Podcast
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The most amazing children's library in Goa | Booknerds Podcast

A visit to an amazing children's library in Goa and a discussion about children's literature.

Library Team
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Crime Thrillers , Whodunnits and Small Towns | Booknerds Podcast
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Crime Thrillers , Whodunnits and Small Towns | Booknerds Podcast

A discussion about crime thrillers, whodunnits, and small town mysteries.

Crime Fiction Panel
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What if Bharat was not Partitioned | Checkmate feat Alok Shah
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What if Bharat was not Partitioned | Checkmate feat Alok Shah

What if Bharat was not Partitioned | Checkmate feat Alok Shah | Booknerds Podcast. Let us deep dive into a political thriller where every move can change the nation's fate.

Alok Shah
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What would happen if everybody disappeared ?? Descartes' Mistress by Advik Lahiri
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What would happen if everybody disappeared ?? Descartes' Mistress by Advik Lahiri

A philosophical exploration of what would happen if everybody disappeared with Advik Lahiri.

Advik Lahiri
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The Power of Self Presence feat. A Fool's Journey by Sarika Bhardwaj | Booknerds Podcast
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The Power of Self Presence feat. A Fool's Journey by Sarika Bhardwaj | Booknerds Podcast

A conversation about self-presence and personal journey with Sarika Bhardwaj.

Sarika Bhardwaj
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Streamline Meditation,Nothingness and Satori | Booknerds Podcast ft. Malcolm Fletcher
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Streamline Meditation,Nothingness and Satori | Booknerds Podcast ft. Malcolm Fletcher

A deep conversation about meditation, nothingness, and satori with Malcolm Fletcher.

Malcolm Fletcher
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Feminism,Ambition and Sexuality | Hard as Nails ft.Vipul Kulshreshtha
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Feminism,Ambition and Sexuality | Hard as Nails ft.Vipul Kulshreshtha

A conversation about feminism, ambition, and sexuality with Vipul Kulshreshtha.

Vipul Kulshreshtha
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Learn leadership from a world champion martial artist ft. Aslak de Silva
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Learn leadership from a world champion martial artist ft. Aslak de Silva

Discover leadership insights and life lessons from world champion martial artist Aslak de Silva in this inspiring conversation.

Aslak de Silva
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मोहब्बत,शायरी और इज़हार | Dil Ulfat Aur Izhaar by Author Vipul Kulshreshtha X Booknerds Podcast
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मोहब्बत,शायरी और इज़हार | Dil Ulfat Aur Izhaar by Author Vipul Kulshreshtha X Booknerds Podcast

A conversation about love, poetry, and expression with author Vipul Kulshreshtha about his book 'Dil Ulfat Aur Izhaar'.

Vipul Kulshreshtha
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Aliens,Existence and Evolution ft. i$ubscribe by Author PB Flower
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International Podcasts

Aliens,Existence and Evolution ft. i$ubscribe by Author PB Flower

A fascinating conversation about aliens, existence, and evolution with author PB Flower discussing his book i$ubscribe.

PB Flower
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Can an imaginary friend become real? Booknerds Podcast ft. George Carter
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Can an imaginary friend become real? Booknerds Podcast ft. George Carter

A fascinating conversation with George Carter about imaginary friends and reality.

George Carter
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Psychological Safety, Sheryl Sandberg and Project Aristotle ft.Leadership Unmasked by Marut Bhardwaj
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Nonfiction

Psychological Safety, Sheryl Sandberg and Project Aristotle ft.Leadership Unmasked by Marut Bhardwaj

A discussion about psychological safety, leadership, and team dynamics with Marut Bhardwaj.

Marut Bhardwaj
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Conscious Choices,Mindful Living and Greek Mythology | Booknerds Podcast ft.Bhavna Toor
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Conscious Choices,Mindful Living and Greek Mythology | Booknerds Podcast ft.Bhavna Toor

Explore conscious choices, mindful living, and Greek mythology with Bhavna Toor in this enlightening conversation.

Bhavna Toor
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Self discovery,Multiple Realms & Quantum Travel | Renarche by Hetal Shah X Booknerds Podcast
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Self discovery,Multiple Realms & Quantum Travel | Renarche by Hetal Shah X Booknerds Podcast

An exploration of self-discovery, multiple realms, and quantum travel with Hetal Shah.

Hetal Shah
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Past Guests

Home to the most awesome authors from across the globe

Samir Soni

Samir Soni

Actor & Author

1 Episodes
Namita Gokhale

Namita Gokhale

Author & Festival Director

1 Episodes
Andy Griffiths

Andy Griffiths

Children's Author

1 Episodes
Maria Goretti

Maria Goretti

Celebrity Chef

1 Episodes
Vir Sanghvi

Vir Sanghvi

Journalist & Author

1 Episodes
Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik

Mythologist & Author

1 Episodes
Kabir Bedi

Kabir Bedi

Actor & Author

1 Episodes
Rashmi Bansal

Rashmi Bansal

Author & Entrepreneur

1 Episodes

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Our Host

Rohan Raj

Rohan Raj

Rohan Raj is a seasoned podcaster and co-founder of Booknerds, a literary startup he co-founded with his wife Neha Raj in 2015. He has hosted over 200 podcasts and moderated 150+ offline book sessions, featuring eminent authors like Kabir Bedi, Samir Soni, Sudha Murty, Devdutt Pattanaik, and many more.

Featured in Times of India, The Statesman, and National Herald, Rohan has curated book sessions for libraries, schools, and literary festivals. The Booknerds Podcast has reached over 200,000 readers worldwide.

What Listeners and Authors Say

Join thousands of satisfied listeners and authors who have featured and learnt from one of the most intelligent podcast in India

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From the moment host Rohan Raj leans in for a conversation, you sense a curiosity that is both generous and unafraid — exactly the kind you want in a guide through the forest of books that crowd our shelves and screens. The production is lean; the questions are pointed; the guests — whether regional poets, commercial novelists, or yours truly — reveal something about the soul of storytelling. What struck me most was this: Booknerds doesn't just review books. It reveals the logic behind why we pick them, argue about them, live in their pages.

Dan Morrison

Senior Editor, USA TODAY & Author

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Rohan has a fine repertoire of podcasts and he has also done a podcast with me at Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 - he is enthusiastic and well informed, and it's a pleasure to interact with him!

Meenakshi Nath Sharma

Ideation, Strategy & Communication Expert

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Rohan is a genuine bibliophile with a deep love for the craft of writing. It was a pleasure doing a podcast with him on my books.

Saurabh Mukherjea

Marcellus Investment Managers & Author

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Rohan's podcasts are fun and engaging. He makes you really comfortable as a guest and does his homework well. Conversations with him simply flow and he really supports and encourages authors. His podcasts are well planned and really good.

Damini Grover

Award Winning Counseling Psychologist & Author

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I had the delight of talking about a few of my books recently at Booknerds Podcast, one of the leading literary platforms in India. Rohan, as the platform's cofounder and a seasoned podcaster, is always very encouraging of literary endeavours and new authors. The way he reviews the books and stories on his podcast is truly insightful.

Yash Tiwari

#1 Bestselling Author & Global Youth Mentor

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Rohan interviewed me for his BookNerds podcast. He made sure to read my book beforehand, did a deep dive of the book and made sure to ask me hard-hitting and meticulous questions about my journey featured in my book 'Wealthy Moves'. I had a really fun time talking to Rohan and the entire process from being approached to the conduction of the podcast was extremely organized.

Roota Mittal

Amazon Bestseller Author

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I had the opportunity to collaborate with Rohan on his Booknerds Podcast last year. It was a truly wonderful experience working with him on it. Rohan is one of the few people who are passionate about what they do and his passion is so contagious that it rubs off on you. He is very experienced in researching the topics and themes for his podcast and that is what makes the Booknerds Podcast stand out from the many others out there.

Nikhil Kamath

Author & Communications Strategist

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Really enjoyed my conversation with Rohan on his podcast!

Kayla Logue

Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker

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One of the standout features of the Book Nerds Podcast is the diverse range of books covered. Whether you have a penchant for classic literature, contemporary fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, or even lesser-known gems, this podcast ensures there's something for everyone. The hosts bring an impressive breadth of reading experience to the table, allowing them to delve into a wide variety of titles and share their insights with passion and eloquence.

Raavya Sarda

Listener

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I happen to meet Rohan on LinkedIn and since then I have been following his podcast show. This is the best podcast and in a very different niche. The questions are curated really well and are so thoughtful. It is not just about hosting an author but to know the entire process of why that book is written in the first place for which he takes a lot of efforts. His candid way of hosting makes this show to stand out. Keep up the good work. 😊

Rohit Kokane

Listener

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Love how the podcast starts with the best episode title and content - how to start reading. What follows is a string of pragmatic advices! I love how the format switches between a discussion between friends, to interviewing authors. As a devout listener, my two cents of requests would be - please post consistently and keep a balance of both kind of episodes - interviews and informational ones 😊

Rosh1579

Listener

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I won't call myself a Booknerd but since I am not I rely on podcast hosts like Rohan Raj to bring me the best from the literary world so that when I pick my read for the month, I know what to get. A perfect podcast to learn more about the all the behind the scenes of authoring a book which intrigues me to go ahead and read the book.

Rosh1579

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