Coming-of-Age Stories for Right Now
What makes a great coming-of-age novel can be as varied and twisty as coming-of-age itself, but one thing is certain: the audiobooks that orbit this category keep getting better and better. Read more
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Julie Berry Shares the Magic and Music of Lovely War
by Julie Berry
I first discovered just how much audiobooks are greater than the sum of their parts when my own books found their way to audio. Read more
S4 E14: Helen Oyeyemi, Halle Butler, and Chris Bohjalian
In this episode of This Is the Author, meet Helen Oyeyemi, author of Gingerbread; Halle Butler, author of The New Me; and Chris Bohjalian, author of Wingspan. It’s a rare treat when fiction authors step behind the mic to read their written words aloud—and, luckily, each of these authors had a blast! Plus, discover which famous (classic) author has the best gingerbread recipe.
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Book Club Audiobooks for the New Year
It’s the time when people start vowing to do all kinds of new things to improve themselves and their lives. If your resolution is to finally make it to a book club meeting, let audiobooks help. Read more
National Book Award Longlist Nominees
In 1950, the literary community came together for the first-ever National Book Awards. Created to “celebrate the best of American literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of great writing in America,” the National Book Award is one of the most prestigious honors a writer can receive. Read more
‘Reincarnation Blues’ Author Michael Poore on His Audiobook
Author Michael Poore talks about his new novel, Reincarnation Blues, and what it’s like listening to it as an audiobook.
Four Books That Celebrate Reading
“Literacy is a foundation to build a more sustainable future for all.”  ‒UNESCO Director-General
International Literacy Day was founded in 1966 to promote the idea that literacy can empower communities and individuals. Celebrate the power of words and books by picking up one of these meaningful reads.
Fall Book Adaptations for TV and Film
If you’re like us, you want to be clued in on a book before you see it on screen. Listen to these five books before you watch them on TV or in theaters this fall. Read more
First-in-a-Series Audiobooks That Should Be on Everyone’s List
As we go into fall and winter, you’ll be staying indoors more often than not. Now is the perfect time to start a new series to keep you going through these cooler months. Whether you enjoy cozy small-town stories or nail-biting mysteries, there’s a series waiting for you. Read more
Suspenseful Stories About Parents and Children
Heart-pounding mysteries and thrillers aren’t all about detectives and serial killers: Parents and children are at the heart of the suspense in these five audiobooks. How strong is the familial bond? How far would you go for the ones you love? Read more