Katie O'Connor
Katie has spent her career in the audio industry, and feels privileged to get lost in stories for a living. She enjoys celebrity memoirs, high-stakes tales, strong female leads, and happily-ever-afters. A mom to four boys, her Library is also filled with plenty of kid listens (and parenting books!). You can check out her most recent kids newsletter here, and follow Katie on Instagram, @Kdobooks.
Articles and interviews
Matt Haig embraces “The Life Impossible” in his fantastical new novel about second chances
The bestselling author of “The Midnight Library” has written an ode to recovery through the epistolary tale of a retired teacher finding a new life in Ibiza.
How Frances White’s magical gay murder mystery cruise novel became a viral sensation
“Voyage of the Damned” is a delightful genre-bender brimming with humor, fantasy, and a delicious whodunit plot.
Nate Silver’s “On the Edge” shows what we can learn from the world’s biggest risk takers
The influential election-model whiz who started "FiveThirtyEight" chats about poker, AI, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the big shakeup in the 2024 election.
Romance blooms from tragedy in “How to End a Love Story”
Screenwriter Yulin Kuang’s debut novel embraces the messiness of real-life relationships in a uniquely heart-wrenching enemies-to-lovers storyline.
Rufi Thorpe’s new novel rethinks motherhood, morality, and sex work
Pro-wrestling, OnlyFans, and single-parenthood combine for a fascinating meditation on artifice in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
Christina Lauren takes us to “Paradise”
The powerhouse romance writing duo discuss their all-time favorite characters, the key to their collaboration, and their incurable fangirl souls.
The setting is as enchanting as the meet-cute in Abby Jimenez’s "Just for the Summer"
The bestselling romance powerhouse on her Minnesota settings, being an introvert, and why she doesn’t have an office—yet.
Join the banned: 14 great vocal performances of taboo text
Ahead of Right to Read Day on April 8, Audible Editor Katie shares a shortlist of personal favorites from among the nation's most frequently banned books.
STEMinist romance queen Ali Hazelwood sinks her teeth into the paranormal with “Bride”
The bestselling author talks werewolves and vampires, her fan-fiction roots, and why she hasn’t yet set a romance in her native Italy.
Kristin Hannah’s "The Women" spotlights our complicated memory of the Vietnam War
The author of "The Nightingale" and "The Four Winds" shares why now was the time to tell the story that’s been simmering in her imagination for decades.
How Stephanie Garber surprised even herself with her series conclusion
The YA author reveals why she loves writing villains. (And yes, her talent for crushing plot twists aside, she really is a nice person.)
How John Stamos became a family man
In his long-awaited memoir, Stamos opens up about his journey to gratitude. Here, he discusses the bumpy path that led him there, his passion for drumming, and how he came to terms with "Full House."
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