Literature
Join the banned: 14 great vocal performances of taboo text
Ahead of Right to Read Day on April 8, Audible Editor Katie shares a shortlist of personal favorites from among the nation's most frequently banned books.
“Witch King” Is Martha Wells’ Triumphant Return to Fantasy
The award-winning writer of the Murderbot Diaries talks about her new listen, how her childhood inspired her characters, and the importance of injecting humor into the rich, complex worlds she creates.
Dan Jones’s foray into fiction portrays the Middle Ages like we’ve never heard before
After a gentle shove from George R.R. Martin, historian Dan Jones dove into his first novel, "Essex Dogs," an immersive listen about a group of soldiers in the early days of the Hundred Years’ War.
Contemporary Stories from Black Authors
A collection that reflects the variety and depth of Black experiences as portrayed by just a few of the best storytellers of our time.
30+ of the Best 'Catch-22' Quotes on Power, Faith, and Death
Joseph Heller's classic novel about the horrors and ridiculousness of war remains relevant and haunting, as the 30+ quotes highlighted below illustrate.
“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.
The Ultimate 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Explainer
Intrigued or captivated by Delia Owens's phenomenal best seller? Read on!
'It’s a Wonderful Life': Book vs. Movie
If you're a fan of Frank Capra's much-loved holiday film, read on to discover its fascinating backstory and the book that inspired it!
'A Christmas Carol' and 'Scrooged': Book vs. Movie
How does the popular Bill Murray film compare to Charles Dickens's classic novella? Here's a rundown of these two holiday favorites.
The Twilight Saga: Books vs. Movies
Team Movie or Team Book? Regardless, if you love Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, you're sure to be fascinated by the differences between the best-selling novels and their blockbuster screen incarnations.
Jamie Fraser: An Outlander Character Guide
To understand what makes listeners love Outlander, you have to understand the characters. So, here is your guide to Jamie Fraser, the romantic lead and one of the major driving forces behind the Outlander series.
Claire Fraser: An Outlander Character Guide
To understand why listeners love Outlander, you have to understand the characters, especially Claire. So, here is your guide to Claire Fraser: who she is, what she's done, what motivates her, and the people she most cares about.