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Zain Asher’s Mother 'Changed the Tape' on Her Black Identity
“Where the Children Take Us” is CNN anchor Zain Asher’s tribute to her mother, who rose from tragedy to raise four exceptionally successful children through unrelenting discipline, a fighting spirit, and a determination to inspire them to greater things.
Holly Black Appreciates a Good Con
The best-selling author of The Folk of the Air series and the Spiderwick Chronicles debuts her first adult fantasy, “Book of Night,” which follows an accomplished con artist as she navigates the criminal underworld of shadow magic and those hunting for its secrets.
Nina LaCour Savors the Rich Pairing of Beauty and Sadness
From the award-winning author of young adult fiction (“We Are Okay," “Hold Still”) comes her debut adult novel about two women who find each other after long journeys of tragedy and hardship. Steeped in an appreciation for the tangibly beautiful things in life, Nina LaCour cultivates a world that is at once painful and lovely, sad and joyful.
Heavy Duty Listening: How Truckers Keep on Truckin'
They travel long distances, and that’s how they like their listens: nice and long, and often out of this world.
On the Other Side of Grief with Ocean Vuong
In his latest poetry collection, Ocean Vuong gives language to the most universally human experience: grief.
Susan Cain on Why It’s Good to Feel Sad
The author of the best-selling phenomenon “Quiet” turns her attention to the most undervalued emotions in the human spectrum in “Bittersweet,” making the case that sorrow and longing are what bring us together and help us appreciate the beauty of the world.
Randy Rainbow Sees the World Through Pink-Colored Glasses
The YouTube star and musical comedian spreads joy and encourages everyone to embrace not fitting the mold in his memoir, “Playing with Myself.”
Erika Alexander Shines a Light on Harrowing Injustices in "Finding Tamika"
The acclaimed actor, activist, and host of a new Audible Original investigates the murder of a young Black woman and the system that failed her.
Huma Abedin Thinks We Should Be Defiantly Optimistic
Huma Abedin, aide to Secretary Hillary Clinton, gets candid about life, work, and her hopes for her legacy in her new memoir, "Both/And."
Jami Attenberg Shares the Joy of Writing
In her debut memoir, Attenberg shows what it means to dedicate yourself to a creative life.
Veronica Roth's Divergent Series, Explained
Whether you're a fan of the movies but haven't yet listened to the books, or you're just discovering Tris and her dystopian world, we've got the lowdown.
Lessons from a Romance Author: You Don't Have to be Perfect to Find Love
Alexandria House, writer of listener favorites such as "Temper Me" and "Let Me Love You," reminds us through her characters that everyone is imperfect, and everyone is deserving of love. Listen in as she discusses Black love, writing for audio, and her decision to set her Romey University series at an HBCU.