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
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.
When horror tackles beauty and wellness, glamour meets the grotesque
At turns acerbic and truly unsettling, these dark critiques will get under your skin—and stay there.
Rumaan Alam has no interest in likable protagonists
In his latest fictional take on class and culture, the bestselling writer gets real about "Entitlement."
Here's the pitch—these 20 baseball audiobooks knock it out of the park
Searching for an all-star listen? We've got you covered with our list of the best baseball audiobooks ever.
“The Sing Sing Files” is a must-listen on the horrors of the criminal justice system
The veteran "Dateline" reporter has spent more than 20 years bearing witness to the victims of wrongful conviction and mass incarceration. "The Sing Sing Files" is his call to action.
Anna Marie Tendler reclaims the narrative in her odyssey of mental health and misogyny
On the heels of years of tabloid speculation, "Men Have Called Her Crazy" disrupts the rumor mill and centers Tendler's singular story on her own terms, in her own voice.
In the oral histories of 9/11, grief, hope, and heroism find a voice
On the 23rd anniversary of September 11th, we remember and honor victims, survivors, and first responders by listening to their stories and reflecting on the events of that fateful day.
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