BookNet Pod is an extension of BookNet Fest, an non-profit event started in 2017 that invites readers of all kinds, ones who normally gather online, to enjoy a weekend of panels, workshops, networking, meet-ups, activities, theme parks and even dancing. Our mission is to inspire and promote a lifelong love of reading, to connect readers from diverse backgrounds, and to uplift marginalized voices in reading communities through on- and offline events. BookNet Pod continues the kinds of conversations that we have live at the event via recordings of panels from past years as well as episodes featuring new topics throughout the year.