How fiction became the new true crime
Endlessly fascinating, true crime also has a toxic side. A new breed of novel is helping us process our obsession, with audio at the forefront.
Genre Fiction
C.J. Washington debunks the typical killer-for-hire trope in "Imperfect Lives"
A contract killer’s deathbed confession thrusts two strangers into turmoil in this gripping new novel.
“Good Night, Irene" Is Both a Son’s Monument to His Mother and a Riveting World War II Novel
Award-winning writer Luis Alberto Urrea—with the help of stellar narrator Barrie Kreinik—immerses listeners in wartime Europe and the heroic service of Red Cross workers.
“The Collected Regrets of Clover” shows there’s more to life than death, even for a death doula
Mikki Brammer’s (surprisingly) warmhearted and uplifting debut novel about a modern-day death doula turns a taboo subject into a reason to celebrate and embrace life.
"The Covenant of Water" is worth the wait and worth your time
Abraham Verghese returns with a multigenerational family saga that’s getting plenty of hype. The praise is much deserved.
Mushroom mania: 11 fantastic listens about fungi
From culinary and mind-bending psychedelic applications to the world of speculative fungal fiction, mushrooms have taken over the cultural and literary imagination.
Step into “Someone Else’s Shoes,” Jojo Moyes’s Wittiest Novel Yet
The bestselling author explores female friendship and second-chance love in a charming caper about two middle-aged women who reinvent themselves.
Get into the groove with everything you need to know about "Daisy Jones & The Six"
To amp up your listening experience and prep for the premiere of the Prime Video adaptation, get to know the complicated relationships that drive Taylor Jenkins Reid's mesmerizing history of a fictional rock band.
"Age of Vice" doesn’t flinch
Deepti Kapoor's heart-stopping crime drama will leave you breathless.
Best of the Year: The 12 Best Fantasy Listens of 2022
2022's top fantasies transported us to other worlds and realms through the power of voice.
Best of the Year: The 15 Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022
Twists, turns, and the darker side of storytelling.
Fredrik Backman dedicates “The Winners” to those who love something too much
The bestselling author concludes the Beartown trilogy, his last goodbye to the characters he loved deeply and their hockey-obsessed forest town.