"There Is No Ethan" is a worst-case online dating scenario that will haunt you
Sociologist Anna Akbari reels in the mother of all catfishing stories in her shocking and deeply personal new memoir.
Nonfiction
Editors Select: June 2024
13 editors, 13 new listens—from fiction to theater to history, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
“In My Time of Dying” is an atheist’s exploration of the idea of an afterlife
After a near-death experience, celebrated reporter and documentary filmmaker Sebastian Junger delved into a fascinating inquiry of what science can—and can’t—tell us about what happens after we die.
Editors Select: May 2024
14 new listens our editors say you can't miss — from fiction to romance to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
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.
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.