SC BookGal & Friends is a literary podcast hosted by Patrice Grimball

The 2026 BookGal AwardsHosted by Patrice Grimball through her “SC BookGal & Friends” platform, these awards celebrate independent storytellers and diverse authors.

• Nominations: The nomination period for the 2026 awards ran from November 15 to December 25, 2025.
• Awards Show: The ceremony is scheduled to take place in February 2026.
• Eligibility: The awards focus on books released between November 2024 and October 2025

SC BookGal & Friends is a literary podcast hosted by Patrice Grimball, a veteran librarian specialist and literary advocate from Charleston, South Carolina.The podcast serves as a platform to highlight diverse, independent, and emerging authors, with a specific focus on Black and Brown storytellers globally.Show Details & Schedule

• Network: The show is a segment on the Da Crew Podcast network.
• Airtime: It typically broadcasts live every Tuesday at 8:00 PM EST.
• Content: Episodes feature author interviews, professional book reviews, and curated reading lists designed to connect underserved voices with new readers.
• 2026 Season: Following its 2025 season, the show is scheduled to return to the network lineup starting February 1, 2026.

Where to ListenReplays and live broadcasts are available on several major streaming platforms:

• iHeartRadio
• Spreaker
• Audacy
• Spotify

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/da-crew-podcast--5763835/support.