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
Grab your knits and get cozy with these dreamy cottagecore listens
Gather up some wildflowers, pop on the kettle, and curl up by the hearth with these perfectly pastoral audiobooks.
Dig into some food for thought with these climate-conscious, cruelty-free listens
Whether you're looking to adopt a plant-based diet or learn more about the effects of factory farming on our planet, these listens offer valuable insight and a path forward.
The Best Poetry Audiobooks to Listen to for National Poetry Month
From classic favorites like William Shakespeare and Pablo Neruda to rising stars Amanda Gorman and Chen Chen, this list showcases a few of our favorite poets.
On loyalty and quiet valor: Why Samwise Gamgee is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings
There's no shortage of heroes in the cast of Tolkien's masterwork; here's why one simple gardener stands well above the rest.
Actor and activist Mickey Rowe on taking pride in our differences
Autistic stage actor Mickey Rowe takes on ableism in the arts in his smart, inspirational new memoir, "Fearlessly Different."
Why riot grrrl still matters
Celebrate Women's History Month by amping up the volume on these listens about '90s punk’s feminist revolution.
Celebrate Award Season 2022 with Page-to-Screen Nominees and Listening Recs Based on Your Frontrunners
With another year of groundbreaking films up for some of the biggest awards in showbiz, we've gathered up a list of must-listens to check out before the stars hit the red carpet.
Bright suns! On Star Wars, fandom, and a journey to Galaxy's Edge
On a 2021 trip from the East Coast to the Outer Rim, one Audible editor and Star Wars superfan saw all of her wildest, most interstellar dreams become reality.
Catch our grift with these tales of female frauds, scammers, and cons
From invented identities to fraudulent money-making schemes, these women-led true crime narratives will leave you guessing.
Premier audiobooks now playing for theater fans
Here are just a few of our favorite theater audiobooks to tide you over until curtain call.
Remembering Carrie Fisher with our favorite quips and quotes from her writings
The late Star Wars star's legacy lives on forever in her candid memoirs and incisive fiction. Read on for 30 of Carrie Fisher's best quotes.
"The Shining": book vs. movie
A story of the ghosts and ghouls that linger both in the shadows and within ourselves, Stephen King’s The Shining is among his best. But how does his classic compare with Stanley Kubrick’s much-lauded 1980 film adaptation?
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