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
August 14, 2023
"Part of Your World" packs a powerful message into a deliciously sweet rom-com
Abby Jimenez explores love, heartbreak, and triumphing over emotional trauma with humor and heart.
August 14, 2023
"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" is full of secrets, scandals, and Hollywood glamour
Taylor Jenkins Reid beautifully immerses us into this story of love, marriages, and self-acceptance.
July 13, 2023
Why Bonnie Garmus decided to break the rules with "Lessons in Chemistry"
With 10 unforgettable points of view guiding her narrative, including a hyper-intelligent dog, the author blazed her own trail—much like her protagonist, Elizabeth Zott.
June 11, 2023
Namrata Patel weaves through the East-West diaspora with "Scent of a Garden"
The author of "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" returns with a refreshing take on charting your own path in a world of obligations and expectations.
August 2, 2022
"Where the Crawdads Sing": Book vs. Movie
"Where the Crawdads Sing" is a worldwide coming-of-age phenomenon. Read on to find out how the film adaptation compares to this powerful yet delicate novel.
June 28, 2022
Blitz Bazawule blurs the line between history and fiction in his debut novel
The multi-hyphenate creator explores the tumult of postcolonial Africa and civil rights America in "The Scent of Burnt Flowers."
June 7, 2022
Plot Twist! These Audiobooks Are About Books
Dear Audiobooks: We appreciate you!
April 4, 2022
Listens for fans of “The Walking Dead”
Mmm, brains... These gory, post-apocalyptic audiobooks that will scratch that zombie itch.
March 9, 2022
Editors Reveal: The narrator I’d choose to tell my life’s story
In this edition of our listening-secrets series, we share the ultimate audiobook casting of our dreams.
October 4, 2021
So...You Want to Become a Bilingual Spanish and English Listener?
Whether you're a former native speaker who could use some brushing up or are looking to take your skills to the next level, this guide offers audiobooks and podcasts to help you regain or strengthen your ability to understand and speak fluent Spanish.
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