Patty K Rivera
Talking to Patty, two things are inevitable: a book recommendation, and a long-winded chat about her latest listening obsessions spanning across all genres, because she’s a mood listener. Between listens, catch her keeping her mission to watch every Marvel movie made, or making a book pun—while her cat and husband stare in confusion, or horror—she can’t really tell. Proof of her bookish antics are on Instagram @PattyKCReads. You can subscribe to her romance newsletter here.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
September 22, 2026
For Leigh Bardugo, the Ninth House series is very personal
The bestselling author wraps up her dark-academia fantasy trilogy with “Dead Beat,” and reflects on New Haven, her theory of magic, and what she’s working on next.
September 14, 2026
Penn Cole brings the Kindred’s Curse Saga to a stunning conclusion
“Burn of the Everflame” answers all of our questions, and then some.
September 9, 2026
Book vs. Show: “Big Little Lies”
Liane Moriarty gave us murder, secrets, complicated friendships, and some truly unhinged elementary school drama. Then HBO took all of that to Monterey. Here’s how the bestselling novel compares to its star-studded TV adaptation.
August 19, 2026
Get young listeners ready for a new school year with these 30 listens
Class is back in session, and we're marking the occasion with educational, encouraging, and fun new recommendations.
July 24, 2026
H.M. Wolfe’s “Daggermouth” is a dystopian romance full of female rage—and we’re here for it
The author chats about what inspired The Heart Duology, how she crafted her propulsive plot, and what she loves about that crazy fork scene.
June 26, 2026
Sun, sand, and swoons
Serious heat, no sunscreen required!
June 25, 2026
“West of Forever” kicks off an irresistible small-town romance series about feuding families
Corinne Michaels talks about the landscape that inspired her character-rich new series, Heartstone Ranch, and the steamy duet narration from Connor Crais and Vanessa Vazquez.
May 26, 2026
TL Swan's “The Heart You Kept” is a sizzling series starter with an intoxicatingly dark edge
The bestselling author sat down with Audible Editor Patty K Rivera to discuss her latest listen: a steamy, suspenseful billionaire romance with one heck of a cliffhanger.
May 5, 2026
Brynn Kelly’s latest Audible Original is a thrilling, romantic romp through Las Vegas
The bestselling author talks about the inspiration behind “Some Like It Lethal,” finally conquering an enemies-to-lovers storyline, and what she’s listening to now.
April 23, 2026
Buckle up for Alex Aster’s dazzling adult romantasy debut, “Starside”
The bestselling author talks duet narration, her intense enemies-to-lovers storyline, and how Latino culture inspired her love of storytelling.
April 2, 2026
An essential guide to Abby Jimenez
This handy guide to the romance author's bestselling series and standalone novels has everything you need to find your next listen.
February 11, 2026
The evolution of romance
The genre has come a long way from its earliest love stories, but the DNA is still the same.
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