Tricia Ford
Tricia listens to discover characters and voices that transport her, not to a fantasy world, but to the heart of what it is to be human in this world. Fiction, memoirs, and quirky science can all fit the bill, but what enthralls her most are characters who are perfectly alive even if they happen to be make-believe. You can subscribe to her fiction newsletter here.
Articles and interviews
Confronting the realities of the climate crisis through fiction
Unflinching, bold, and inventive, these works of climate fiction (or cli-fi, if you will) make for perfect Earth Day listening.
Sub-Antarctic noir meets a love letter to the natural world in "Wild Dark Shore"
Author Charlotte McConaghy has created an unforgettable setting and filled it with characters who love each other fiercely.
Nora Roberts reaches another milestone, but she has no time to celebrate
The legendarily prolific author talks about reaching her 60th book of the In Death series, writing as J.D. Robb, what she loves about her character Eve Dallas—and, of course, what she’s already working on next.
“Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old.” Says who?
The icon discusses her new book, her new business, her new outlook on life—and how being a work in progress is far more fun than thinking you’ve got it all figured out.
Ta-Nehisi Coates to writers around the world: We need you
The renowned author and journalist’s new book of essays, “The Message,” is a travelogue about global struggle and a lesson for his students on the art of writing.
“All the Glimmering Stars” is an extraordinary story of love and survival
Mark Sullivan’s deeply researched new novel depicts the real-life story of two teenagers who escaped the horrors of child-soldiering for a Ugandan warlord.
Lindy Ryan delivers Texas-sized horror with a dash of humor and charm
This gasp-worthy mystery is full of big-hearted characters and Southern sensibilities—and it brings a bite.
Tana French plays with Western tropes in an Irish setting in "The Hunter"
The celebrated literary crime fiction writer on stretching the boundaries of genre, the power of outsiders, and whether we can expect a Cal Hooper trilogy.
Kiley Reid on dorm life, eavesdropping, and the world of "Come and Get It"
The acclaimed novelist of "Such a Fun Age" teams up again with narrator Nicole Lewis for a juicy campus drama full of indelible characters in provocative situations.
Jesmyn Ward made the journey through grief alongside her characters in “Let Us Descend”
The two-time National Book Award winner chose to narrate her latest novel herself, creating a stunning culmination for a story that was eight years in the making.
"The Sun Sets in Singapore" is as lush and dynamic as the island itself
Debut author and actor Kehinde Fadipe's novel is a shimmering exploration of both setting and sisterhood.
Author John Manuel Arias has learned to live with ghosts
Costa Rican family lore, secrets, and corporate greed provide the kindling for an intriguing work of historical fiction.
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