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
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.
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.
15 Tell-All Memoirs to Listen to After "Spare"
From the emotional to the explosive, these listener-favorite, no-holds-barred celebrity accounts are the perfect listens to queue up after finishing Prince Harry's headline-topping memoir.
Get Ready for Kickoff: Tackle These 25 Essential Football Listens Before the Big Game
Sunday night's showdown is one game you won't want to miss. Queue up one of these listens while you place your bets and prep the nachos.
Roll Out the Red Carpet for 2023's Award Season Listening Recommendations
If you're biding time until the envelopes are opened and statuettes bestowed, queue up one of these listening recs, based on your personal front-runner.
Ahmet Zappa opens up about narrating his legendary father's memoir
The musician, author, and radio host lends his voice to his late father’s 1989 autobiography, now in audio for the first time.
Whatever It Takes, TV Powerhouse Linda Schuyler Advocates for Authentic Teen Storytelling
The co-creator and executive producer of the long-running "Degrassi" series opens up about the relationships and experiences that shaped the beloved Canadian teen soap.
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