The dazzlingly different worlds of Chinese vs. Asian-American sci-fi
China’s sci-fi authors aren’t like their Asian-American counterparts—except that both are racking up awards and serious fans.
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Let's Talk About Love: Faith Salie's Valentine's Day Twitter Chat
The comedian, host, and “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” veteran gets down and dirty with best-selling romance authors and their biggest fans.
"Romeo and Juliet: A Novel" From Pen to Performance
Author David Hewson and narrator Richard Armitage returned to Audible Studios for an in-depth discussion about their extraordinary new take on Shakespeare's classic love story, created exclusively for audio. They shared perspectives on adapting the Bard's work, why Juliet should take top billing, and why narration is a performance.
Wally and George: a chat with an author and his narrator
Wally Lamb’s sixth novel, "I’ll Take You There" is his third to be narrated by George Guidall. Here the two discuss their love of storytelling, and the special collaboration between two artists who deeply respect one another.
Lee Child Answers Listener Questions About Jack Reacher
We asked Audible listeners which author we should interview next, and the response was overwhelmingly "Lee Child!" Here, the prolific creator of the popular Jack Reacher series answers their questions.
In Search Of Kopfkino: Writing To Be Heard
David Hewson, author of "Romeo and Juliet: A Novel," explains how he writes for the audio format, a distinct craft that's gaining value among novelists.
John Scalzi: Writing For Audio Made Me A Better Writer, Period
Cut dialogue tags and consider the narrator — tips from the Hugo Award-winning author of Audible Studios' "The Dispatcher."
Hear Richard Armitage On The Romeo And Juliet You Didn't Know
Shakespeare wasn't the first to tell the story of the star-cross'd lovers nor was he the last. David Hewson's new novel, written exclusively for audio, puts a different spin on the tale — with help from this honey-voiced actor.
Jazz Jennings: In Her Own Words
The transgender teen and activist speaks out about identity, her remarkable personal journey (so far), and narrating her new memoir.
The Prize For This Contest Is The Best: A Celebrity Reads Your Short Story
In the Portable Story Series contest, the winning work is narrated by acclaimed actors, and proceeds go to charities. It's a win-win-win.
Roxane Gay Talks To Brit Bennett About Her Compelling Debut Novel 'The Mothers'
The author talks about creating a sense of place that is both specific and universal, writing against stereotypes, and striving toward empathy.
Listen To These Books On Repeat During NaNoWriMo
Whether it's your first National Novel Writing Month or your seventeenth, we bet you'd love a coach in your corner right about now.