Juneteenth commemorates the day the last enslaved people were emancipated in the United States on June 19, 1865. As we acknowledge the ongoing work towards freedom, justice, and equity, we’re reflecting on profound contributions Black people have made to American culture. READ MORE
In this episode, meet journalist, lecturer, and puzzle-lover AJ Jacobs, author of The Puzzler, writer Emily Bingham, author of My Old Kentucky Home, and actor and activist Jazmyn Simon, author of Most Perfect You. READ MORE
For those seeking contextualized information on Ukraine, Russia, Putin, authoritarianism, and the rise of anti-democratic movements, here is a selection of audiobooks by historians and awarding-winning journalists. READ MORE
In this episode, meet New York Times bestselling author John Green, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed, New York Times bestselling biographer Ronald C. White, author of Lincoln in Private, and veteran journalist Daniel Barbarisi, author of Chasing the Thrill. 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
In this episode, meet Mike O’Toole and Hugh Kennedy, co-authors of The Unconventionals, film critic David Thomson, author of A Light in the Dark, and journalist Brian Castner, author of Stampede. READ MORE
There are many wonderful ways to celebrate Black History Month, and listening to audiobooks featuring the stories of African American leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and artists can be especially impactful for young listeners. Whether read by award-winning narrators or by the authors themselves, these outstanding audiobook memoirs and biographies about Black change-makers living lives of courage, talent, and creativity, bring the context of history to life and empower young listeners to become forces for change in the present moment. READ MORE
Personal memoirs of battle and return, read by the authors. A collection of wartime letters throughout history, read by a full cast of narrators. True stories of courage and valor. Novels featuring service men and women. These are our audiobook suggestions for this Veterans Day. READ MORE
It’s frankly delightful to hear a familiar voice tell a great story, all the more so when that voice belongs to a favorite actor, artist, or musician. This fall, bring one of these household names into your home and listen as they read illuminating memoirs, captivating novels, and frankly awesome picture books. READ MORE
In this episode, meet Will Doig, author of High-Speed Empire, Anne Applebaum, author of Twilight of Democracy, and the storyteller known as “The Captain,” author of F*cking History. READ MORE
