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."
Interviews
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.
“South to America” journeys to the heart of the nation
Professor, scholar, and author Imani Perry highlights the submerged connections every American has to the largest region of the United States: the South.
“Velorio” sounds the collective cry of anger and frustration from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Xavier Navarro Aquino was one of many Puerto Ricans impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Maria and subsequent lack of aid from the US government. His debut novel captures the reality of the aftermath, and what it means to be a contemporary subject of colonialism.
Noah Hawley’s Near-Future Thriller Is an Epic Dystopian Fable That Hits Close to Home
Known for his keen sense of dark realism, the Emmy- and Edgar-winning creator blends fairy tale elements and Vonnegut-esque humor in his action-packed “Anthem.”
Paul Lieberstein Wrote His Space Comedy From a Place of Joy
The renowned writer of 'The Office' took a completely different approach to his creation process with 'Middlespace,' an anti-sci-fi comedy about a burned-out spaceship captain.
Upping the Stakes on 'Jane Eyre' in 'Within These Wicked Walls'
Debut author Lauren Blackwood is all about the fiery chemistry between her main characters in her Ethiopian-inspired retelling of the classic novel.
Farhad J. Dadyburjor Widens the Scope of Queer Literature With His New Rom-Com
Acclaimed author Farhad J. Dadyburjor has set a new standard with his boundary-pushing listen The Other Man, an urban romance set in Mumbai.
Lauren Groff Brings a Modern Twist to 12th-Century Nuns
The author of 'Fates and Furies' moves in a completely new direction with 'Matrix,' a bold and unexpected historical drama set in an English monastery with France's first female poet, Marie de France, at its center.
How terrifying is space, really? Astronaut Chris Hadfield's thriller shows us
The former commander of the International Space Station brings the true cosmic experience to life in his Cold War chiller 'The Apollo Murders.'
Mary Roach Investigates Science's Funniest, Strangest Corners
For her next adventure, the acclaimed science writer of 'Stiff' explores the puzzling and often hilarious conundrum of human-wildlife conflict in 'Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.'