Plot Explainers

The world’s most famous detective almost didn’t survive the 19th century! Thanks to fans, Sherlock Holmes inspired a rich universe of retellings and spin-offs. Start here to understand the Sherlock Holmes canon and fandom.

To amp up your listening experience and prep for the premiere of the Prime Video adaptation, get to know the complicated relationships that drive Taylor Jenkins Reid's mesmerizing history of a fictional rock band.

Whether you're a longtime Tolkien aficionado or a newly initiated fan, this guide to the major events and characters of The Second Age will leave you ready for the world of Prime Video's The Rings of Power.

Before you watch the Prime Video adaptation of Jack Carr's action thriller, we've got the details to get you up to speed.

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about Elena, the woman at the heart of L. J. Smith's popular series and the long-standing conflict between two vampire brothers.

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the young demigod hero of Rick Riordan's best-selling, action-packed, ancient-myth-meets-modern-fantasy series.

Here's everything you need to know about the young huntress Feyre Archeron and the whole world of the fae in Sara J. Maas's exciting high fantasy series.

Here's your guide to what's happening and what's coming in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—on screens both big and small—so you don't miss a moment of the superhero action!

Whether you're a fan of the movies but haven't yet listened to the books, or you're just discovering Tris and her dystopian world, we've got the lowdown.

Here's your guide to Bella and Edward, Bella and Jacob, vampires versus werewolves, and all the details you need to get swept up in listening to the Twilight Saga.

Fantasy fans of the world, rejoice! The long-awaited premiere of The Wheel of Time screen adaptation is finally here.

Intrigued by 007's cool spy gizmos? Here's a roundup with the skinny on the ingenious weapons, tools, and assorted devices that James Bond uses on his missions.