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The Iliad and Odyssey were not exactly “written" — they changed shape throughout their long years of being performed for audiences. So is it even possible to really know them today?
Chisa Hutchinson's Audio Play 'Proof of Love' Finds The Nuances In Writing About Love, Black People, And Class
The first playwright from Audible’s Emerging Playwrights Fund to hit the stage, Chisa Hutchinson discusses the complicated issues she tackled and how fun it was to work in a new format.
Katelyn Ohashi and how a "Twisted" system can corrupt so much
Elite gymnast Katelyn Ohashi spoke with the authors of ‘Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Took Him Down’ about how gymnasts have been subjected to mental trauma and a toxic culture.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Colson Whitehead's 'The Nickel Boys' Uses Fiction To Confront A Tragic Past
Colson Whitehead shares why he was called to examine the horrific activities in one Florida reform school through the eyes of a young black boy in his follow-up to the award-winning ‘Underground Railroad.’
E L James's Latest Novel May Have Shades Of Her Hit Series But Goes In A New Direction
The bestselling author of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series is exploring new ground with her first new love story since she exploded onto the scene.
Ocean Vuong Takes His Gorgeous Writing From Poems To His Debut Novel
Award-winning poet Ocean Vuong expounds on the complex themes of his deeply moving novel, ‘On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous’, touching on masculine identity, concepts of family, drug use, and more.
Madhuri Shekar's Audio Play 'Evil Eye' Is No Curse, Just A Blessing
When award-winning playwright Madhuri Shekar decided to create something in a new medium, she ended up writing an audio play that pulls you into one wholly engrossing drama.
Pride in Diversity Should Include All Kinds Of LGBTQIA+ Stories
Queer stories go far beyond the often expected coming-out or trauma tales. Audible editor Michael Collina shares a few that have resonated with him on his journey.
How Stan Lee's 'Alliances: A Trick of Light' Continues The Legendary Creator's Legacy
Journalist and comic book writer Evan Narcisse ('Rise of the Black Panther') explores how one of Stan Lee’s last projects carries the themes and humanity of the works that made the late icon so beloved.
Hafsah Faizal's debut novel "We Hunt The Flame" paints a rich new fantasy
This debut author talks about creating a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, launching a new series that speaks to the power of representation.
'My Favorite Murder' Co-Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Kill It With Their New Memoir
The creators of the hit podcast and murderino movement share how their new memoir, 'Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide,' perfectly reflects their special blend of true-crime obsession and self-care.