Jami Attenberg Shares the Joy of Writing
In her debut memoir, Attenberg shows what it means to dedicate yourself to a creative life.
Authors
Lessons from a Romance Author: You Don't Have to be Perfect to Find Love
Alexandria House, writer of listener favorites such as "Temper Me" and "Let Me Love You," reminds us through her characters that everyone is imperfect, and everyone is deserving of love. Listen in as she discusses Black love, writing for audio, and her decision to set her Romey University series at an HBCU.
New Year, New Authors
The editors kick off a new season of Audicted with some of the buzziest debuts of 2022.
“South to America” journeys to the heart of the nation
Professor, scholar, and author Imani Perry highlights the submerged connections every American has to the largest region of the United States: the South.
“Velorio” sounds the collective cry of anger and frustration from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Xavier Navarro Aquino was one of many Puerto Ricans impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Maria and subsequent lack of aid from the US government. His debut novel captures the reality of the aftermath, and what it means to be a contemporary subject of colonialism.
Noah Hawley’s Near-Future Thriller Is an Epic Dystopian Fable That Hits Close to Home
Known for his keen sense of dark realism, the Emmy- and Edgar-winning creator blends fairy tale elements and Vonnegut-esque humor in his action-packed “Anthem.”
65+ of the Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Honor His Legacy
To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and American icon, we've collected some of his most memorable and impactful words.
In “Olga Dies Dreaming,” a Latina wedding planner is pitted against the wishes of her absent mother
With a heroine caught between a freedom-fighting mother and her own entrepreneurial ambitions, Xochitl Gonzalez’s debut novel asks, "Are we defined by the expectations of others?"
Editors Reveal: The giftable listens we recommend to (just about) everyone
Tis the season for gift-giving, festivities, and great listens. If you're stuck on what to give, this selection of the most crowd-pleasing audio ever has you covered.
Wendy Walker’s ‘American Girl’ Solves a Murder with Neurodivergent Flair
On the cusp of womanhood, Wendy Walker’s neurodivergent protagonist is stopped in her tracks when she is listed as a suspect for a murder in her small town.
'Little Fires Everywhere': Book vs. Show
Whether you're a fan of the miniseries and haven't yet listened to the book or you loved Celeste Ng's novel and are curious about how it translates to the screen, here's our take on what makes 'Little Fires Everywhere' so compelling, and how the strengths of each version stack up.
Paul Lieberstein Wrote His Space Comedy From a Place of Joy
The renowned writer of 'The Office' took a completely different approach to his creation process with 'Middlespace,' an anti-sci-fi comedy about a burned-out spaceship captain.