Inspired by hip-hop, "Open Water" introduces a stunning new voice on vulnerability
Caleb Azumah Nelson's lyrical debut brings you inside the mind of a young British Black man discovering himself through love and art.
Authors
'Billie Was a Black Woman' Complexifies the Legendary Jazz Artist Who Was Ahead of Her Time
Rebecca Carroll's new Audible Original podcast challenges stereotypes set against Black women and Black bodies through the lens of Billie Holiday's extraordinary, tumultuous, and beautiful life.
Yo-Yo Ma's 'Beginner's Mind' Is a Musical Meditation on the Power of Art
America's iconic cellist examines his path in life and the role of art and music in helping us heal from a year of burnout and universal grief.
Illuminating Family Secrets in 'A Phở Love Story'
When Loan Le set out to write her debut novel about two Vietnamese American teens falling in love, she knew their complex family dynamics would be at the center of the story.
‘The Final Revival of Opal & Nev’ is the Fictional Oral History You Have to Hear
Debut author Dawnie Walton crafts a beautiful blend of voices—brought to life by a huge cast—to tell an epic tale of a 1970s musical duo who burned bright, and ultimately illuminated race, class, and gender issues in America.
Russell Brand's 'Revelation' About the Universal Longing for Union
The comedian, activist, and writer examines the meaning of the sacred and how we can connect spirituality to our everyday lives.
What Rachel Hawkins Couldn't Do Without in Her 'Jane Eyre' Retelling
For her first adult suspense novel, 'The Wife Upstairs,' the best-selling author flipped a beloved classic on its head while keeping all the juiciest parts.
Laraine Newman's front-row seat to "Interesting Times"
The renowned comedian and voice actor invites us to experience her life, from her time as a member of the original 'SNL' cast in 1970s New York City, to her addiction, recovery, and reinvention in 'May You Live in Interesting Times'.
The Best Romance Authors
From classic romance novelists to newcomers, these romance authors have written some of the most swoon-worthy books. Browse our favorite romance listens.
'The Lost Apothecary' Brews a Secret Sisterhood of Revenge
Sarah Penner intoxicates with her debut novel about a mysterious apothecary who supports oppressed women of 18th-century London through sinister means.
25+ Powerful and Wise Winston Churchill Quotes
Check out these quotes from one of the world’s greatest political and military minds about war, leadership, and democracy.
Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories
The Nebula- and Hugo Award-winning writer traces a young heroine’s discovery of her terrifying powers in ‘Remote Control,’ a new sci-fi novella that expands on Okorafor’s signature themes.