Every time I hear the word audiobook, my mind is transported to a vivid moment from my Kindergarten days. Every Friday, our teacher would lay out colorful foam mats on the classroom floor and let us close our eyes for an hour while we became transfixed by a narrator’s voice. As an adult, there are days when I wonder where this magical hour went, and why this nap time policy is no longer available to me! Lately, I’ve been making a point to take a break, rest and truly do nothing but get lost in a great story. Here’s a list of listens we’ve put together for you to drift away into, as an adult!
The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore.
“A spellbinding fairy tale rooted in Mexican mythology . . . Gods of Jade and Shadow is a magical fairy tale about identity, freedom, and love, and it’s like nothing you’ve read before.” – Bustle
From the most brilliant and audacious choreographer of our time, the exuberant tale of a young dancer’s rise to the pinnacle of the performing arts world, and the triumphs and perils of creating work on his own terms—and staying true to himself.
A delightful, erudite, and immersive exploration of the crossword puzzle and its fascinating history by a brilliant young writer. Almost as soon as it appeared, the crossword puzzle had already become indispensable to our lives. The puzzle’s daily devotees include everyone from subway riders looking to pass the time to cultural icons such as Martha Stewart, Bill Clinton, and Yo-Yo Ma. But why, exactly, are the crossword’s satisfactions so sweet that it is a fixture of breakfast tables, nightstands, and commutes?
In caring for her aging mother and her own young daughter, writer Maya Shanbhag Lang confronts the legacy of the family stories that reverberate through the generations. A deeply moving memoir about immigrants and their native-born children, the complicated love between mothers and daughters, and the surprising discovery of strength.
Performed by the author at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City, Billy Collins reads 24 of his poems, including “Dharma” –a spiritual yet humbling ode to man’s best friend, “The Lanyard–an amusing recollection about the popular, if not pointless, summer camp pastime, and “Consolation” –a tongue-in-cheek reflection of a cancelled European trip, and the benefits of staying home instead.
You’re never too old.