“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.
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.
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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.
In "Wellness," Nathan Hill excavates the absurdities of love, tech, and truth itself
"This is a book about the stories we believe in and how our worlds come to be defined and sometimes constricted by what we believe about them," the author explains of his latest novel.
In Fran Littlewood’s breakout debut, an invisible everywoman gets her due
"Amazing Grace Adams" erupts with mid-life revelations over the course of one spectacularly bad day.
An ex kid-sleuth confronts her quarter-life crisis in "Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective"
Debut author and narrator Katie Siegel takes her “whip-smart” 20-something retired kid detective heroine from TikTok to audiobook.
Hit the open highway with the 40+ best road trip listens for your next journey
Whether you’re loading the entire family into the car for a long drive or heading out solo on a shorter journey, these audiobooks and podcasts will keep you company mile after mile.
Steven Rowley’s “The Celebrants” is a tribute to the enduring power of friendship
The author of the beloved bestseller “The Guncle” is out with another humorous and heartfelt listen, this time exploring middle age, “living funerals,” and ’90s pop culture.
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