Literature

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.

Transport yourself to dreamy places like Paris, Jamaica, or the Italian coast — no cramped airplane seats, and no passport required.

A certain type of character has always inspired awe, revulsion, fear, and arousal. But as our understanding deepens, so does our appreciation for the well-written psychopath.

If listening is your raison d'être, then these are some pretty good #lifegoals.

Less than one percent of the U.S. population has served in this century's conflicts, but a new wave of literature written by returning veterans offers a bridge to understanding their experiences.

As the poet John Cougar Mellencamp said, "I can be myself here in this small town." Some of the most unapologetic, memorable characters in fiction live in small towns, which are themselves laden with secrets and contradictions.

We have always been drawn to the worst-case scenario in fiction, as evidenced by the resurgence of "The Handmaid’s Tale" and others. But why? Research sheds some light.

The "Handmaid's Tale" author has just released, with Audible, an updated edition, complete with new introduction and extended ending. Here she explains the difference between speculative fiction and sci-fi, and recommends some of her favorites.

Hear us geek out with the award-winning author of the stunning 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' whose audiobook boasts the largest, most star-studded cast to date.

What an entrance! These are the works by first-time novelists that have Audible's listeners and editors all aflutter.

Audible created the Christopher Doheny Award, which honors unpublished writers who brave the subject of serious illness.

Author David Hewson and narrator Richard Armitage returned to Audible Studios for an in-depth discussion about their extraordinary new take on Shakespeare's classic love story, created exclusively for audio. They shared perspectives on adapting the Bard's work, why Juliet should take top billing, and why narration is a performance.