Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'The Water Dancer' Makes A Big Splash
Abby West interviews Ta-Nehisi Coates
History
Annalee Newitz Goes Back to 'The Future of Another Timeline'
The noted sci-fi author shares why they love talking about the intersection of science, technology, and culture, and how heavily Riot Grrrl music influenced their latest book.
Getting To The Heart Of The Matter With 'Heart of Darkness'
College student and Audible scholar Ama Hagan confronts a controversial work about Africa and its deep impact on her.
Lost In Transcription
The Iliad and Odyssey were not exactly “written" — they changed shape throughout their long years of being performed for audiences. So is it even possible to really know them today?
Voices That: An Audible Range Interactive Experience
Grab your headphones and listen to a gallery of voices that have changed the world.
Brad Meltzer Makes History Just As Thrilling As His Other Bestsellers
The acclaimed Mystery and Thriller author talks about the natural intrigue of the secret plot to kill George Washington and how it reinforces his work on heroes and the nature of heroism.
A Brief History on the Importance of ... Well, History, With Dan Jones
Once dubbed "England's edgiest historian," author Dan Jones delights in finding new ways to make history come alive for everyone - whether you thought it was for you or not.
Martin Sheen's "The Home Front" tackles hate and anxiety in wartime America
The legendary voice from ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ guides us through a turbulent time in history via recordings of people who lived it.
This Man Embodies A Thousand Years Of West African Oral History
Watch (or read) Audible high school intern N'Kaela Webster's interview with world-famous griot Alhaji Papa Susso, and see him perform one of his songs.
Black History Listens...For Every Month
Our own copy editor takes a break from defending the Oxford comma to share her favorite books, new and old, from the African diaspora.
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.
10 Presidential Picks From The Funniest History Class Ever
"Presidents Are People Too!" hosts Alexis Coe and Elliott Kalan weren't born experts on the fascinating, complicated, and strange lives of U.S. presidents — they got there with the help of books like these.