A podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.
In this episode of This Is the Author, meet Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, co-founders of The Skimm (and the new audiobook How to Skimm Your Life); Kristy Shen, co-author of Quit Like a Millionaire; and Summer Rayne Oakes, author of How to Make a Plant Love You. READ MORE
In this episode meet Vivian Mabuni, author of Open Hands, Willing Heart; Laura Lynne Jackson, author of Signs; and Nathan Finochio, author of Hearing God.
These authors are all about connection and guidance. Whether it’s connecting to God, or to the Other Side, their work will help you discover that anchor and guide you to a fulfilled life. And, find out why one author chose Little Fires Everywhere as her last great audiobook listen.
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In this episode meet Ruth Reichl, author of Save Me the Plums; Emily Nussbaum, author of I Like to Watch; and Emilie Pine, author of Notes to Self. Each of these nonfiction writers shares work inspired by her life, whether it’s a memoir about her career or essays about personal-yet-universal experiences. And find out which writer would cast Julia Whelan as her dream narrator.
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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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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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