“Goodbye Earl” is an ode to the transformative power of female friendship
Leesa Cross-Smith imagines a powerful revenge story—one in which women protect each other at all costs—in this emotive tale of friendship and resilience.
Madeline Anthony
Madeline has a soft spot for honest literature that unpacks what it means to be human. She is a fiction writer who gladly trades time in the real world for imagined realities. Born and raised in rural upstate New York, Madeline now lives in Brooklyn, where she can be found getting lost in existential thought loops, painting, and unapologetically advancing the gay agenda. Her TikTok is @gaygirlonline.
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"Tiny Beautiful Things" finds universality by honoring the specifics
Cheryl Strayed's beloved, bestselling collection is now a Hulu limited series starring Kathryn Hahn. If you have yet to experience this modern classic, now is the time to listen before you watch.
"Big Magic" gives listeners the blueprint for a more creative life
Our editor says Elizabeth Gilbert's mega-popular guide to creativity changed her life, and she's not even exaggerating.
The strange alchemy of "The Alchemist," the novel turned self-dev phenomenon
Paulo Coelho's simple and profound modern classic will stick with you for a lifetime.
The atomic rise of "Atomic Habits"
James Clear's title is one of the most popular self-development audiobooks in the world, with leaders like Brené Brown, Ariana Huffington, and Gayle King among its biggest fans.
Plan your next date night with the best audiobooks for couples
Enhance your connection with these relationship-affirming listens.
The best audiobooks to get you through a breakup
Reeling from the emotional turbulence of a painful breakup? Here are some of our favorite audiobooks to turn to for comfort, reassurance, and guidance in the face of heartbreak.
Classic literature from Black writers, performed by Black narrators
Brilliantly rendered by Black performers, these classic works of literature deserve their place in the canon, in every school syllabus—and in your listening library.
Sex and dating expert Myisha Battle on the fastest path to forging real connection
The author of "This Is Supposed to Be Fun" says we are more alike than we think—and reveals some surprising advice to unlock our ability to find what we are ultimately searching for.
Temple Grandin Wants Us to Learn from Our Differences
The renowned scientist, academic, and autism advocate continues her groundbreaking research on the human mind with “Visual Thinking.”
Listens and Learnings from 'The Great Resignation'
If you're one of the many people contemplating a major professional pivot, these targeted self-dev titles might be just what you need to hear.
The Best Self-Help Audiobooks for Reaching Your True Potential
Looking for a jolt of inspiration to jumpstart your self-improvement journey? We've done the work of finding the most trusted and powerful listens to help.