By Andrew Leland
Some people apologize for reading audiobooks. “I read that!” they’ll say if someone brings up a book they liked, but then catch themselves: “Well, I didn’t really read it—I listened to the audiobook.” READ MORE
Is that sleigh bells we hear, or is it the ringing in of 25 years of Debbie Macomber Christmas novels? We’re betting it’s both, because Christmas and Debbie go together like cookies and milk, elves and pointy shoes, mistletoe and smooches. READ MORE
by Kate Hannigan
Like so many people during the past two-plus years, we welcomed a pandemic puppy into our house. Kevin is a Border collie. So when he’s not chewing socks or shepherding us up and down the stairs, he’s taking us on long, exuberant walks in all kinds of weather. READ MORE
Sea of Tranquility is the newest audiobook from the award-winning, bestselling author, Emily St. John Mandel. READ MORE
By Debbie Macomber
Editor’s Note: We’re thrilled to welcome Debbie to the PRH Audio blog with her holiday listening recommendations! And don’t miss book club resources for Dear Santa (Debbie’s latest) below—complete with a special recording of Debbie reading her book club discussion questions (perfect for playing aloud at your Dear Santa gathering!). READ MORE
By Grady Hendrix
Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to see R-rated movies. READ MORE
I’ve always loved art, and I have a particular soft spot for the bright color combinations and layering of collages. READ MORE
By Olivia Langen, Pre-Production Associate at PRH Audio
In the few short months that I’ve been on the Penguin Random House Audio team, my headphones have become nearly one with my eardrums. READ MORE
When watching Ken Burns’ new PBS series Hemingway, you may well find yourself riveted not solely by the antics of “Papa Hemingway,” but also by another luminary (who happened to be his third wife): the fearless, whip-smart war correspondent Martha Gellhorn. READ MORE
When the full cast audiobook edition of Liza Wiemer’s YA novel The Assignment was released, educators reached out to ask about using it in their classrooms. This led her to notice a wider trend: not only was she hearing about teachers incorporating audiobooks into lessons, but also parents who were listening to audiobooks along with their children. READ MORE