Author Claire Lombardo’s new novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had, has been named one of the most anticipated books of the summer by People, O Magazine, LitHub, and more—and with Emily Rankin narrating the audiobook, listeners can count on a heaping helping of additional awesome. Read more
In this episode meet Jon Meacham, co-author of Songs of America; Matthew Stanley, author of Einstein’s War; and Steve Sheinkin, author of Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot. History is the driving force behind each of these authors’ audiobooks. These authors use storytelling as a way to engage and connect listeners to the past, to topics ranging from American music to Amelia Earhart to World War I. Even non-history buffs will fall in love with history after listening to each author talk about his audiobook. Then find out which author would cast Helen Mirren as his audiobook narrator.
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In this episode meet Elaine Welteroth, author of More Than Enough; Amber Scorah, author of Leaving the Witness; and Tiffany Jenkins, author of High Achiever. These women share their personal journeys—complete with mistakes and hardships—in such an intimate and vulnerable way that listeners will be inspired to examine their own lives and spark conversations with those around them. Plus find out which author describes the recording process as being “a little bit like therapy.”
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Getting soundbites from daily news, sometimes, isn’t enough. Go beyond the headlines and dig into one particular topic—from racism in America to freedom of speech on the internet—by plugging into one of these audiobooks. Read more
In this episode meet Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous; Jamil Zaki, author of The War for Kindness; and Winona Guo & Priya Vulchi, authors of Tell Me Who You Are. By sharing their stories, these authors are breaking down barriers from language to race in order to help people find commonalities and connection. Discover which author would have a famed Dead Poets Society actor narrate their audiobook.
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The beach: where terry cloth is king and you can kick (almost all) clothes to the curb. Time to get that winter bod ready to trod! Read more
By Alexandra Villasante, author of The Grief Keeper
There’s an inherent magic contained in audiobooks that triggers my earliest memories of being read to by my mamá. Whether it was Caperucita Roja or Mouse Tales, the memory of spoken words blooming into action, like a comfortable dream or beloved movie, is something I’ve always cherished—even after learning how to read for myself. Read more
In the midst of summer playlist fever, find the ultimate listen by going straight to the source: an audiobook written and narrated by a favorite artist. Read more
Finding a short story collection that is as moving and fully-formed as your favorite novel can be a challenge. Luckily, Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory fits the bill. Read more
Take unfiltered youth, stir in equal parts sweet, bitter, and tart, strain through New York City, garnish with a flourish that brings down the house, and baby you got it: City of Girls by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert. Read more