Best of the Year

From the Princess of Pop to the Duke of Sussex, this year in memoir was especially star-studded.

True crime enters its grown-up era with thoughtful, human storytelling that explores all angles of a crime.

Despite the glitz and glamour, these celebrity memoirs take us through the highs and lows of the human experience.

Twists, turns, and the darker side of storytelling.

We’re already obsessed with these 29 captivating listens just out this year.

From edge-of-your-seat murder mysteries to self-improvement through music, these are our editors' (and listeners'!) favorite new podcasts of the year.

Filled with intriguing findings and mind-expanding insights, these 12 outstanding listens prove how utterly fascinating nonfiction can be.

Get lost in the story and discover this year’s best fiction.

These YA listens enamored us editors (from Gen Z to Gen X!) with their heart and dynamic storytelling.

This year's comedy got down to the core of what it means to be human.

The listens we fell in love with this year.

Inspiring, fascinating, intimate—these are just a few words to describe the best history listens of 2022.