Alanna McAuliffe
Memoir and fandom editor Alanna is a proponent of empathetic, sensitive storytelling of all kinds. She has a soft spot for investigative journalism podcasts, author-narrated memoir, character-driven fiction, and poetry that lays bare the human spirit. When she’s not reading, writing, or listening, she can be found curating her record collection, poring over Star Wars fan theories, or befriending stray cats across New York City. You can subscribe to her Memoir newsletter here.
Articles and interviews
Dive deep on our blue planet with these essential aquatic listens
These insightful works of nonfiction and memoir wade through the waters of ocean life, climate change, and our human connection to the vast and varied ecosystems that call the sea home.
Listen in to the 66 best Star Wars audiobooks in the galaxy
Grab a glass of blue milk and press play on one of our favorite stories set in the Star Wars universe.
Go behind the scenes of Star Wars with memoirs and nonfiction from a galaxy far, far away
Hear stories from the Star Wars universe with this collection featuring cast bios and memoirs, cultural criticism, and more.
A century later, “The Great Gatsby” is as relevant and resonant as ever
April 10, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal classic. Here’s why we still can’t stop listening.
20 years after his debut, John Green's call to empathy still resonates
This essential listening guide houses all of John Green’s published works in audio, from his acclaimed young adult novels to his fan-favorite podcasts.
Poignant and postapocalyptic listens for fans of "The Last of Us"
Whether you're a longtime fan of the video game or a newcomer drawn in by the HBO adaptation, these podcasts and books like "The Last of Us" offer similar themes, settings, and emotional payoffs.
On repeat: 45 of our favorite music memoirs
Turn up the volume and press play on this selection of pitch-perfect memoirs from music legends in a variety of genres and styles.
“Saving Five” is a breathtaking portrait of resilience and a dream realized
Activist and astronaut Amanda Nguyen shares her deeply personal memoir about surviving sexual assault, fighting for change, and learning to honor her whole self.
Holly Brickley strikes a chord with her fresh, music-infused debut
In "Deep Cuts", the author crafts an aching saga of the push-and-pull of young love set against the backdrop of the 2000s music scene.
In "The Fourth Consort," Edward Ashton finds the humor in first contact
The sci-fi author discusses his new novel, how his professional background informs his work, and his feelings on the upcoming blockbuster adaptation of "Mickey7."
These 21 listens are the perfect playbook for celebrating Sunday’s big game
Grab your nachos and your headphones: These listens will take you straight to the sidelines.
Take a bite out of the Big Apple with the best nonfiction about New York
The city that never sleeps has no shortage of stories to tell. We picked some of the best listens about NYC, from fascinating histories and evocative memoirs to incisive works of cultural criticism, to hear now.
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