Yvonne Durant
Yvonne loves great storytelling, and often brags that her job is one big perk. "I get to do what I know how to do: write, and enjoy great writing, just about every day." What a deal! As the Mysteries & Thrillers newsletter editor, she gets a kick out of twisty and sometimes gruesome storytelling. Because she's naturally nosy, she loves a good memoir. She's also an Audible creator—her memoir, Quite the Contrary, was publshed in 2022. You can subscribe to her Mysteries & Thrillers newsletter here.
Articles and interviews
Voices of Audible: The books that changed our lives
We all have one. That book that made a difference in our lives, an indelible impression. Have you found yours yet, as these colleagues have? No worries, it's never too late.
C’est chic! Meet the season’s most fashionable listens
New York Fashion Week has come and gone, but great listens are always in style.
A’Lelia Bundles shares her family’s rich legacy
Bundles’ great-grandmother, daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, was the “Joy Goddess” of the Harlem Renaissance.
Notes to the ancestors
In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked inspiring creators—poets, playwrights, novelists, and cultural icons—what they would want to say to the ancestors, about their lives, their ambitions, and what life is like today.
Colorism isn't pretty
The belief that one is better, or better looking due to the lightness of their skin, has roots in slavery. Will it ever go away?
How we’re feeling about aging
To celebrate body positivity, we wanted to hear how our colleagues feel about the aging process, along with the book titles that capture their feelings.
Martha S. Jones unearths her family history in “The Trouble of Color”
The renowned historian found both pain and pride when she explored her ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom.
Listening: The perfect ingredient for holiday meals
While you’re cooking up a storm, do what our colleagues do: Mix in some titles.
The artistry of Haitian writers
Fiction or nonfiction, these audiobooks are grounded in a rich culture of storytelling.
“Colored Television” is a razor-sharp take on race and Hollywood
Danzy Senna crafted an essential novel about mulatto identity and experience, the creative quest, and staying true to who you are.
Sarah Pekkanen takes us on a journey into the darkness of wealth
When it comes to secrets, lies, and layers of storytelling, "House of Glass" is an embarrassment of riches.
Celebrating James Baldwin on his centennial
On what would have been his 100th birthday, we remember the legendary writer and his lasting legacy on art, society, and culture.
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