Nonfiction
Alice Wong wants you to rethink the parameters of intimacy
The prolific author and activist delves into popular misconceptions around what constitutes closeness and shares what disabled people have in common with the queer community.
Experience the sounds, scandals, and speakeasies of the Prohibition Era
Explore this fascinating moment in American history through works of fiction and nonfiction alike.
The best environmental nonfiction to hear this Earth Day
This provocative collection of climate- and planet-conscious audio blends scientific research, natural reverence, and captivating storytelling to fuel action and hope.
Amanda Montell explains why everyone is guilty of "Magical Overthinking"
The bestselling author and podcast host’s latest listen is as entertaining as it is informative about the cognitive biases lurking behind today’s zeitgeistiest delusions.
Editors Select: April 2024
14 editors, 14 new listens—from fiction to memoirs to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
Abrahm Lustgarten on how climate change is putting US residents “On the Move”
The environmental journalist’s latest deep dive is an eye-opening exploration of the massive population shifts expected to play out this century—and how we can prepare for them.
Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath on why we're thinking about memory all wrong
The punk-rock-loving professor and leading memory researcher shares the radical and reassuring truth about "Why We Remember."
On the irrational appeal of believing in Bigfoot
The hirsute king of cryptids has captured our imaginations for generations. Maybe, argues the self-professed skeptic and author of "The Secret History of Bigfoot," that's not such a bad thing.
How journalist Michele Norris got 500,000 people to open up about race
“Our Hidden Conversations” is the culmination of an unprecedented project 14 years in the making. The result: an audiobook that feels like eavesdropping on America.
Move over, self-development—Adam Grant says we can improve at improvement itself
The bestselling author fields our questions about his latest big-idea listen, "Hidden Potential."
These listens get real about artificial intelligence
Stay up-to-date on the ever-growing field of AI with these exceptional nonfic audiobooks and podcasts.
A burlesque dancer shines a light on sex ed, body positivity, and fatphobia
Fancy Feast breaks barriers in her new essay collection, "Naked."