
Articles and interviews
February 18, 2021
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.
February 4, 2021
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.'
January 28, 2021
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.
January 26, 2021
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.'
October 8, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
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.'
May 22, 2020
Narrow But Deep: The Best Obsessive Nonfiction for Your Next Rabbit Hole
When times feel big and uncertain, focusing on the specific and knowable—even to excess—can be a comfort.
May 7, 2020
Sonic Boom
Find out why people are turning to sound baths to relax and help them find a state of peace.
April 29, 2020
How to Listen Like a Stoic
There’s never been a better time to embrace this ancient wisdom.
April 15, 2020
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.
March 23, 2020
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.
March 8, 2020
Author Jenny Lee brings rich teens to one of Tolstoy's masterpieces
Jenny Lee has gone from Hollywood writer to novelist whose debut 'Anna K,' a fun and soapy version of the behemoth that is 'Anna Karenina,' is headed for the screen.
























