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
Action Is the Fuel to Beto O’Rourke’s Fire
In “We’ve Got to Try,” Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke argues that the future of America depends on what we do right now to defend voting rights—and lays out a blueprint for action inspired by civil rights leader Dr. Lawrence Nixon and other changemakers.
Julia Whelan Spills the Tea on the Meta Experience of Her New Rom-Com
In "Thank You for Listening," a narrator gets a second chance at love—and her dreams—when she agrees to perform one last romance novel.
Chandra Blumberg Shares Her Recipe for Success
For the up-and-coming romance author—and her characters!—2022 has been all about chasing dreams.
Ibram X. Kendi’s Hope for an Antiracist Future
In “How to Raise an Antiracist” and “Goodnight Racism,” National Book Award–winning author and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Dr. Ibram X. Kendi provides helpful and clear guides to talking to children about racism.
Matt James brings positivity and perspective to ‘First Impressions’
In his memoir, the ‘Bachelor’ star and philanthropist shines an honest light on his up-and-down experiences in reality TV and his hopes for a bright future.
How Zain Asher’s Mother Uplifted Her Children
“Where the Children Take Us” is CNN anchor Zain Asher’s tribute to her mother, who rose from tragedy to raise four exceptionally successful children through unrelenting discipline, a fighting spirit, and a determination to inspire them to greater things.
Sabaa Tahir writes stories of hope
Sabaa Tahir, best-selling author of the YA fantasy series An Ember in the Ashes, shines in her contemporary debut, "All My Rage."
Nina LaCour Savors the Rich Pairing of Beauty and Sadness
From the award-winning YA author comes her debut adult novel about two women who find each other after long journeys of tragedy and hardship. Steeped in an appreciation for the tangibly beautiful things in life, Nina LaCour cultivates a world that is at once painful and lovely, sad and joyful.
Sally Hepworth and the Beauty of Audio Storytelling
The best-selling thriller author shares her passion for the format.
Celebrating Fanfiction with Ali Hazelwood
STEMinist author Ali Hazelwood shares some of her favorite fandoms, and how the fanfic community empowers her.
Humor, ‘Sex, and Violence’ with Harvey Fierstein
Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein shares his life story as only he can tell it in “I Was Better Last Night.”
Huma Abedin thinks we should be defiantly optimistic
Huma Abedin, aide to Secretary Hillary Clinton, gets candid about life, work, and her hopes for her legacy in her new memoir, "Both/And."
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