Phoebe Neidl
Phoebe is a former newspaper and magazine editor whose true love is fiction, especially historical fiction. She also loves anything that makes her laugh, self-dev listens that help keep her grounded in gratitude, and spy novels. She lives in upstate New York, where she attempts to garden and fantasizes about inventing a new apple-themed dessert that will take the world by storm, even though she doesn’t bake much.
Favorite listens of 2024
Articles and interviews
Susan Morrison has penned the definitive biography of SNL’s man behind the curtain
The longtime “New Yorker” editor talks about the 10 years of reporting she did for the book, some of Lorne Michaels's best advice, and who may take over for him when he retires.
Celebrating 100 years of “The New Yorker”
In honor of the illustrious publication's centennial, we've gathered great works by the magazine's writers, including fiction, poetry, memoirs, deep-dive investigations, and more.
Chef Tom Colicchio finally serves up his personal story in “Why I Cook”
The "Top Chef" judge talks about his new memoir, his life with ADHD, couples therapy, and what his last meal would be.
Oscar Wilde’s family steps into the spotlight
Louis Bayard’s engrossing new novel “The Wildes” tells the story of the iconic writer’s wife and sons, and how the toll of public scandal shaped the family for decades.
In “Long Island,” Colm Tóibín gives a second act to characters from his beloved novel “Brooklyn”
The celebrated Irish author on his intimate approach to storytelling, why he keeps returning to his hometown setting of Enniscorthy, and his best advice for aspiring writers.
“The Wealth of Shadows” is a captivating thriller about economic warfare
With a fresh angle on WWII and a knack for making complex economic concepts thrilling, Graham Moore’s latest historical novel pulls off the improbable, twice.
“In My Time of Dying” is an atheist’s exploration of the idea of an afterlife
After a near-death experience, celebrated reporter and documentary filmmaker Sebastian Junger delved into a fascinating inquiry of what science can—and can’t—tell us about what happens after we die.
Abrahm Lustgarten on how climate change is putting US residents “On the Move”
The environmental journalist’s latest deep dive is an eye-opening exploration of the massive population shifts expected to play out this century—and how we can prepare for them.
“The Heat Will Kill You First” is part travelogue, part science lesson—and entirely fascinating
Veteran climate journalist Jeff Goodell spanned the globe to tell the story of extreme heat in this “beach read for the climate age.” You’ll never think of heat waves the same way again.
“Good Night, Irene" Is Both a Son’s Monument to His Mother and a Riveting World War II Novel
Award-winning writer Luis Alberto Urrea—with the help of stellar narrator Barrie Kreinik—immerses listeners in wartime Europe and the heroic service of Red Cross workers.