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
Life finds a way in sci-fi standout "Jurassic Park"
Michael Crichton's prehistoric masterpiece is a skewering work of speculative fiction that never fails to bare its teeth.
Turn up the volume on these stellar listens for music fans
From music theory audiobooks to innovative blends of song and memoir, these listens are perfect for fans and musicians alike.
Hear the stories of Black musicians who broke boundaries
From the Queen of Soul to the Purple One, listen in on 30+ of our favorite memoirs and biographies centered on Black creatives who changed music forever.
The definitive guide to the canonical Star Wars timeline
Separated into the six official eras recently defined by Lucasfilm, this unofficial Star Wars canon timeline explainer offers a brief illumination of each period and the stories set within each respective span.
Nurse Hadley Vlahos wants us to begin the conversation on the end
From her day job as a hospice nurse to her online presence, the author of "The In-Between" seeks to demystify death, emphasizing love, compassion, and care above all else.
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.
The top 100 screen adaptations of all time
From heart-pounding thrillers and sci-fi epics to animated classics and true-to-life biopics, this collection spotlights our favorite stories that made it big in Hollywood.
The inside story of how baseball went bananas
In his new memoir, Jesse Cole, the owner of an unconventional Georgia-based reimagining of our national pastime talks innovation, entertainment, and putting the fans first.
This is where the fun begins—our favorite listens based on Star Wars video games
While you're waiting on 'Jedi: Survivor' to finish installing, immerse yourself in the rich history of Star Wars gaming with these tie-in audiobooks.
A future corpse's guide to death acceptance
There are few topics more taboo than the end of our lives. These writers are looking to shatter the stigma.
Matthew Desmond says we know how to end poverty, so what are we waiting for?
The Pulitzer-winning sociologist’s incisive and essential new listen, "Poverty, by America," condemns the abomination of systemic oppression—and calls on all of us to fix it.
Achievement unlocked! 21 listens based on video games to take you to the next level
No console? No problem. These listens set in some of our favorite digital worlds offer new lore, adventure, and storytelling, all with no controller required.
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