Sam Danis
An unabashed nerd, Sam (she/her) can’t get enough of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror—but she likes to dabble in thrillers and memoirs as well. Her favorite listening activities include knitting, video gaming, and taking aimless walks. When not listening, she’s writing, playing D&D, and counting down the days until October. Brooklyn-born, she now lives in St. Louis with her family. In her decade-long career at Audible, she’s worn many hats—but editor has been her absolute favorite. You can subscribe to her Sci-fi & Fantasy newsletter here.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
August 1, 2023
"Project Hail Mary" is the intergalactic bromance we didn't know we needed
Andy Weir's third novel matches wits with his breakout success, The Martian—and adds a whole lot of heart.
June 20, 2023
“The Space Within” is the sci-fi thriller of the summer
Creators Greg O’Connor and Josh Fagin talk about how the stellar soundscape and all-star cast—led by Jessica Chastain—came together for this eerie, bingeable podcast.
May 21, 2023
“Witch King” Is Martha Wells’ Triumphant Return to Fantasy
The award-winning writer of the Murderbot Diaries talks about her new listen, how her childhood inspired her characters, and the importance of injecting humor into the rich, complex worlds she creates.
April 16, 2023
A radicalized heroine finds redemption in "Some Desperate Glory"
Award-winning author Emily Tesh’s debut novel ventures into the dark world of a dystopic, bio-essentialist colony in space that is fighting a misguided war against the aliens who destroyed Earth.
March 30, 2023
“The Golden Spoon” Serves Up Baking with a Side of Murder
Jessa Maxwell shares the inspiration behind her new murder mystery, set during a reality baking competition.
November 3, 2022
“Upgrade Soul” Is a Story that Refuses to Be Contained
Award-winning graphic novelist Ezra Claytan Daniels brings his sci-fi opus to life in this dazzling audio release.
October 24, 2022
The best sci-fi horror audiobooks of all time
A little bit spooky, a little bit sci-fi, these listens offer fans of speculative fiction the best of both worlds.
December 2, 2021
Discover the best fairy tale retelling audiobooks
These enduring tales of good and evil enchant us all over again in brand new ways, thanks to the minds of some of today’s most imaginative writers.
July 12, 2021
Best New Releases in Sci-Fi/Fantasy for July
Here’s what science fiction and fantasy fans should have on their radar this month.
May 5, 2021
Andy Weir is on a mission to create an unpausable story
The writer of "The Martian" wows with world-ending stakes and an unexpected bromance in his new interstellar thriller, "Project Hail Mary."
March 2, 2021
Ken Liu Writes Because Storytelling Is What Makes Us Human (Extended Interview)
With 'The Armies of Those I Love,' the award-winning sci-fi and fantasy writer illustrates how the stories passed between generations can become our mythology. Plus! Liu discusses his perspective on translation and his epic The Dandelion Dynasty fantasy series.
March 2, 2021
Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories
The Nebula- and Hugo Award-winning writer traces a young heroine’s discovery of her terrifying powers in ‘Remote Control,’ a new sci-fi novella that expands on Okorafor’s signature themes.
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