Seth Hartman
Seth listens in order to find immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling that steeps him in other points of view. Anything is fair game so long as it sparks the imagination, be it dark fantasy, memoir, historical fiction, or popular psychology. When he is not filling his head with audio, Seth can be found avoiding potholes while biking the streets of Brooklyn, marauding farmers markets, and obsessively watching horror movie trailers.
Most anticipated listens of 2026
Articles and interviews
September 6, 2024
40+ of the best quotes from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
Explore powerful quotes from Ken Kesey's classic novella about sanity, institutionalized oppression, freedom, and what society deems normal.
May 19, 2024
40+ of the best quotes from "Lord of the Flies"
Explore quotes about survival, the loss of innocence, power, and the capacity for evil from William Golding’s gripping novel.
March 13, 2024
"Trainspotting" takes a long look at the ugly side of modern life
More than 30 years after its release, Irvine Welsh's gritty take on urban life in Scotland is as biting as ever.
February 26, 2024
"The Silence of the Lambs" is as chilling and thought provoking as ever
More than 30 years since the book's release, the terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter is still a character to be studied—and feared.
January 21, 2024
Finding home in heroics and half-bloods
Almost 20 years after Percy Jackson's debut, editor Seth Hartman reflects on his connection to the epic urban fantasy series.
January 10, 2024
Sherlock Holmes is the world's greatest detective, and with good reason
More than 120 years since his character was introduced, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's pipe-smoking investigator remains the most iconic sleuth of all time.
December 18, 2023
Discover the timeless Greek myths that inspired the world of Percy Jackson
From Heracles to Homer, here are just a few of the ancient tales that inspired events of the hit series.
December 18, 2023
Everything you need to know about Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Before you tune in to the new Disney+ show, brush up on the world of Rick Riordan’s beloved series.
November 28, 2023
"A Game of Thrones" is a masterful start to an epic dark fantasy
George R.R. Martin kicked off a fantasy sensation with this story of betrayals, power vacuums, and the lengths we're willing to go for our families.
November 15, 2023
Jeff Kinney on inspiring kids to be wimpy for over 15 years
The author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series talks about how he generates new ideas–and what he hopes kids take away from his wry hero, Greg Heffley.
October 10, 2023
"Don Quixote" is an epic quest for the sake of imagination
More than 400 years after its debut, "Don Quixote" still dares and drives readers to strive for greatness, no matter the odds.
October 8, 2023
"Animal Farm" is still the gold standard of political satire
Almost 80 years on, George Orwell's masterpiece Animal Farm is as relevant and thought provoking as ever.
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