Interviews
Grant Morrison Casts a Spell With Their “Weird and Witchy” Debut Novel
The Eisner-winning comic book icon builds a dark, mesmerizing epic of performance, fame, and magic in their hypnotizing new novel, "Luda."
Blitz Bazawule blurs the line between history and fiction in his debut novel
The multi-hyphenate creator explores the tumult of postcolonial Africa and civil rights America in "The Scent of Burnt Flowers."
Jason Rekulak’s Horror Brings Out the Best in Us
The writer of “The Impossible Fortress” turns his attention to his favorite genre in “Hidden Pictures,” striking a balance between warmth and terror that makes for the most satisfying kind of horror.
Susan Cain on why it’s good to feel sad
The author of the best-selling phenomenon “Quiet” turns her attention to the most undervalued emotions in the human spectrum in “Bittersweet,” making the case that sorrow and longing are what bring us together and help us appreciate the beauty of the world.
Randy Rainbow Sees the World Through Pink-Colored Glasses
The YouTube star and musical comedian spreads joy and encourages everyone to embrace not fitting the mold in his memoir, “Playing with Myself.”
Actor and activist Mickey Rowe on taking pride in our differences
Autistic stage actor Mickey Rowe takes on ableism in the arts in his smart, inspirational new memoir, "Fearlessly Different."
Isabel Allende's ever-present question: "What's the most generous thing to do?"
The legendary author illuminates the beauty of craft and the art of letter writing in her novel "Violeta."
10 Years After Release, Janis Ian's Grammy-Winning Autobiography Is More Relevant Than Ever
With the release of her final studio album, "The Light at the End of the Line," acclaimed musician and author Janis Ian opens up about her legacy and hopes for a bright future.
"Impact Winter" will suck you in
Travis Beacham, writer of hits like "Pacific Rim" and "Carnival Row," wanted to create an audio drama from the listener’s perspective. When it comes to this postapocalyptic vampire tale, not being able to see it makes the listening experience all the more intense.
Huma Abedin thinks we should be defiantly optimistic
Huma Abedin, aide to Secretary Hillary Clinton, gets candid about life, work, and her hopes for her legacy in her new memoir, "Both/And."
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.
Hanya Yanagihara on Why Our Longing for Paradise Will Forever Disappoint
Spanning three centuries and several genres, “To Paradise” ponders what happens when we flee one broken utopia for another.