Melissa Bendixen
Melissa’s listening life revolves around (1) escapism and (2) magic. Give her a glimpse of a new world with characters who can serve up some witty banter, and she’ll be there, listening long into the night. Romance, YA, and fantasy (or a combination of all three) usually hit the sweet spot, but she always leaves room for serendipity when choosing her next listen. After all, magic does lie in the unexpected.
Upping the Stakes on 'Jane Eyre' in 'Within These Wicked Walls'
Debut author Lauren Blackwood is all about the fiery chemistry between her main characters in her Ethiopian-inspired retelling of the classic novel.
Love stories that break the rules
These stories of love and heartbreak explore the highs and lows of relationships and the far-reaching possibilities of human connection.
Our Editors Reveal: The Audiobooks We've Listened to the Most
Welcome to "Our Editors Reveal," a series where the Audible editors spill all our listening-related secrets. In this edition, we reveal some of the listens we have on repeat.
Lily Chu Wrote a Rom-Com to Make the World a Better Place
With Phillipa Soo as the performer, 'The Stand-In' became the debut rom-com of Chu's dreams, with the main character, author, and narrator all being biracial.
'The Other Black Girl' Nails Down What It's Like to Navigate a White Industry
In one of the year's most anticipated debuts, Zakiya Dalila Harris draws from her experiences in the publishing industry to craft an all-too-accurate suspense novel about the micro-horrors of being a person of color in the workplace.
Leigh Bardugo Unites the Grishaverse's Found Family With 'Rule of Wolves'
The best-selling young adult fantasy author sets the Grishaverse to rest after the epic, explosive conclusion to the King of Scars duology.
The Transformative Power of Performance in 'The Fires of Vengeance'
Best-selling author Evan Winter is in awe of Prentice Onayemi's epic, artistic narration of 'The Rage of Dragons' and 'The Fires of Vengeance.'
Rebecca Roanhorse Celebrates Indigenous Fantasy
Pre-Columbian Americas inspired Rebecca Roanhorse to create a world filled with giant corvids, a nation of women sailors, and more in her acclaimed 'Black Sun.'
Find Out What Inspired J. Bengtsson to Go From Reader To Author With Her Delicious Cake Series
After self-publishing her first novel, 'Cake,' J. Bengtsson's series has taken off and is now a fan-favorite in the romance community.
The Stars Aligned: Paranormal Romance Queen Molly Harper and Her Longstanding Narrator Amanda Ronconi Finally Had Their Magical Meeting
Watch as the fan-favorite author and narrator team, who've collaborated for years, share their first meal and talk about shapeshifters, vampires, and witches—oh my!
Lily Dodd's 'Search and Rescue' Wins With Its Badass Heroine You'll Love
College student Lily Dodd answered Cosmopolitan and Audible’s call for a hot new romance last summer and saw her mountain-climbing characters rise to the top.
Lauren Blakely Romances Her Way Into Your Heart
Best-selling romance author Lauren Blakely routinely delights fans with her prolific and innovative ways of bringing her books to life in audio, and there’s honestly nothing she’d rather do.