The Best Podcasts Books for Kids

Summary: Pip's true-crime podcast has captivated listeners, but when Jamie Reynolds vanishes on a night of remembrance, she must return to sleuthing. The police refuse to act, leaving Pip to uncover her town's hidden darkness. As she delves deeper, every revelation is broadcast to an eager audience. With time slipping away, can Pip find Jamie before it's too late, or will the secrets she unearths prove too dangerous? Dive into a gripping mystery where every clue is a step closer to the truth—or peril.

Summary: Finley dreams of podcast fame, but betrayal strikes when her boyfriend Jensen steals her idea. To reclaim her dream and get revenge, she joins the football team, aided by Jensen's rival, Theo. As Finley trains, unexpected sparks fly, but Theo harbors secrets. Can Finley balance her quest for revenge with newfound feelings, or will love prove more powerful than payback?

Summary: Kate Bailey prefers solitude on the lake, but when she becomes the unexpected host of her high school's podcast, she discovers a knack for giving advice. An anonymous caller seeking help about a crush complicates things when Kate suspects it's Diego Martinez, her best friend's interest. As Kate's own feelings for Diego grow, she faces a dilemma: can she navigate her heart's desires while staying true to her friendship? In this charming tale of love and secrets, Kate learns that giving advice is easy, but following it is a whole different story.

Summary: Seventeen years after Layla Trello was murdered, true-crime fan Piper Gray starts a podcast to find out who killed her. With help from Jonas, who is hiding a secret of his own, Piper digs into the cold case, but anonymous threats warn her to back off. The killer may still be close, and Piper has to solve the case before she becomes the next victim.

Summary: A year after cheerleader Stella Blackthorn vanished, her younger sister Iris is still searching, though her own investigation only scared off the police's one lead. Then Iris's ex-girlfriend Heather, host of a true-crime podcast, goes missing too, and Iris joins an unlikely detective team to find out what is happening to the girls of their small Louisiana town. A twisty YA mystery with a sapphic heroine.