In “Olga Dies Dreaming,” a Latina wedding planner is pitted against the wishes of her absent mother
With a heroine caught between a freedom-fighting mother and her own entrepreneurial ambitions, Xochitl Gonzalez’s debut novel asks, "Are we defined by the expectations of others?"
Editors Reveal: The Giftable Listens We Recommend to (Just About) Everyone
Tis the season for gift-giving, festivities, and great listens. If you're stuck on what to give, this selection of the most crowd-pleasing audio ever has you covered.
Wendy Walker’s ‘American Girl’ Solves a Murder with Neurodivergent Flair
On the cusp of womanhood, Wendy Walker’s neurodivergent protagonist is stopped in her tracks when she is listed as a suspect for a murder in her small town.
Malcolm Gladwell Elicits Anecdotes, Songs, and Creative Wisdom In 'Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon'
In a unique all-star collaboration, legendary songwriter Paul Simon spends quality time with best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell and music journalist Bruce Headlam to explore what the history of Paul’s songs says about the art of songwriting.
Monster Mayhem with Jonathan Maberry
On the latest episode of Audicted, we lean into the spooky season by discussing our favorite literary monsters along with best-selling author and horror aficionado Jonathan Maberry.
Farhad J. Dadyburjor Widens the Scope of Queer Literature With His New Rom-Com
Acclaimed author Farhad J. Dadyburjor has set a new standard with his boundary-pushing listen The Other Man, an urban romance set in Mumbai.
Lauren Groff Brings a Modern Twist to 12th-Century Nuns
The author of 'Fates and Furies' moves in a completely new direction with 'Matrix,' a bold and unexpected historical drama set in an English monastery with France's first female poet, Marie de France, at its center.
Ryan Holiday on How Courage Can (and Should) Change Your Life
The best-selling author’s latest work of philosophical self-dev, 'Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave,' is the first in a series detailing the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism.
Liane Moriarty Hits Another Ace With Her New Domestic Drama 'Apples Never Fall'
Listen in as best-selling author Liane Moriarty discusses tennis, the writing process, and her new critically acclaimed mystery novel.
'Word is Born' Proves that Music is in Our DNA
Grammy winning hip-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Audible Original debut breaks down the main components of songwriting and performing while paying homage to cultures with strong musical impact.
Mary-Louise Parker Reprises One of Her Most Challenging Roles in 'The Sound Inside'
The award-winning performer stars in Adam Rapp's Tony-nominated play as they translate it to an audio-only experience.
Yo-Yo Ma's 'Beginner's Mind' Is a Musical Meditation on the Power of Art
America's iconic cellist examines his path in life and the role of art and music in helping us heal from a year of burnout and universal grief.