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 high-stakes tales, celebrity memoirs, strong female leads, and happily-ever-afters. She’s also the host of This Is Audible with fellow editor Kat Johnson, where they share listening recommendations, iconic performances, and more. You can follow Katie on Instagram, @kdobooks.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
April 4, 2024
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.
April 4, 2024
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.
February 7, 2024
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.
February 4, 2024
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.
November 2, 2023
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.)
October 29, 2023
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."
June 7, 2023
Jarrett J. Krosoczka Spreads Light with “Sunshine”
The beloved author/illustrator corralled his kids, friends, and TikTok community for the vibrant audio follow-up to his award-winning memoir, "Hey, Kiddo."
May 26, 2023
Kwame Alexander’s Journey Is One of Continued Growth
Alexander’s latest, "Why Father’s Cry at Night," is a “new-fashioned” memoir exploring grief, love, fatherhood, and more.
March 6, 2023
Michelle Obama shares her light with listeners
Michelle Obama brings humor and compassion to her new Audible Original series.
February 13, 2023
Dan Jones’s foray into fiction portrays the Middle Ages like we’ve never heard before
After a gentle shove from George R.R. Martin, historian Dan Jones dove into his first novel, "Essex Dogs," an immersive listen about a group of soldiers in the early days of the Hundred Years’ War.
November 30, 2022
“The Vibrant Years” Is a Colorful Meditation on Work, Love, and Life for Three Generations of Women
In the first novel from Mindy Kaling’s new book imprint, author Sonali Dev presents her most autobiographical work yet, a joyful story of three women finding themselves, fighting for their dreams, and defying the status quo.
October 24, 2022
Siddhartha Mukherjee Brings History and Humanity to Medicine
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee is back with “The Song of the Cell,” a fascinating exploration of cell biology and the future of cell therapy.
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