Kat Johnson
Kat is an Audible editor and podcast addict who lightens up her rotation of true crime, hidden history, and investigative journalism with mystically tinged self-dev and the occasional science blockbuster to sound smarter at parties. You can subscribe to her nonfiction newsletter here.
Most anticipated listens of 2024
Articles & Interviews
A Mindful Moment with Meditation Guru Jesse Israel
Can mindfulness heal pandemic burnout? What are mass meditations? And what's it like to tour with Oprah? The founder of The Big Quiet answers our trickiest wellness questions.
'The Lost Apothecary' Brews a Secret Sisterhood of Revenge
Sarah Penner intoxicates with her debut novel about a mysterious apothecary who supports oppressed women of 18th-century London through sinister means.
When Audio Is a Portal to Other Realms
As escaping the confines of reality sounds more and more appealing, audiobooks about lucid dreaming, astral projection, and other mystical states are proliferating.
Tavi Gevinson’s 'Life Skills' Masters the Delicate Art of Millennial Advice
Writer, actor, and style icon Tavi Gevinson helms 'Life Skills by Rookie,' a podcast that carries on the beloved legacy of her online magazine, 'Rookie.'
Weezer wrote a song about Audible, and we'll never be the same
On a track from the band’s new album ‘Ok Human’, frontman Rivers Cuomo surprised even us with his deep love for audiobooks. When we recovered, we asked him for the scoop.
Rufus Wainwright Heals Our Malaise in 'Road Trip Elegies'
Grammy-nominated songwriter, vocalist, and composer Rufus Wainwright uses music, humor, and a forthright manner to tell his story in 'Road Trip Elegies.'
David Chang's "Eat a Peach" is a deliciously deep and insightful memoir
The dynamic, award-winning chef and restaurateur goes deep on his mental health issues, the business of running a restaurant, and great listening recommendations.
Ottessa Moshfegh Revels in the Mystery of Self-Discovery in 'Death in Her Hands'
Otessa Moshfegh, author of 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' and 'Eileen,' examines the courage it takes to look into the past in her metaphysical suspense novel, 'Death in Her Hands.'
Sonic Boom
Find out why people are turning to sound baths to relax and help them find a state of peace.
The Best Listens About Dreams
Having weird dreams? You’re not alone. Learn how to understand and even program your nightly adventures with these essential dream listens.
Erik Larson on How Winston Churchill Kept Calm in a Crisis
The blockbuster nonfiction author returns with an utterly gripping account of WWII-era family life and heroic leadership during one of history’s most anxious eras.
