Kristin Hannah’s "The Women" spotlights our complicated memory of the Vietnam War
The author of "The Nightingale" and "The Four Winds" shares why now was the time to tell the story that’s been simmering in her imagination for decades.
The roots, iterations, and remarkable staying power of "The Color Purple"
To celebrate the release of the movie musical, revisit Alice Walker's iconic novel and follow its journey across four decades of adaptations.
Ariel Lawhon spins a mystery from the journals of an 18th-century midwife
“The Frozen River” shines a light on an extraordinary woman almost lost to history, imagining a long, deadly winter in her New England town.
What do our pockets tell us about human behavior?
In her new micro-history, dress history expert Hannah Carlson explores the surprisingly controversial history of this facet of fashion.
It's a Barbie world—we're just listening in it
Thanks to Greta Gerwig's upcoming film, the world's most iconic doll is getting a thoroughly modern new appraisal. Here are 10 listens to usher in the summer of Barbie.
Michelle Obama shares her light with listeners
Michelle Obama brings humor and compassion to her new Audible Original series.
Step into “Someone Else’s Shoes,” Jojo Moyes’s Wittiest Novel Yet
The bestselling author explores female friendship and second-chance love in a charming caper about two middle-aged women who reinvent themselves.
Revealed! The Secret Lives of Libraries and Librarians
There’s nothing “Shh, quiet please” about them. From romance to thrillers, and genres in between, it looks like the world of libraries makes for great storytelling.
Great podcast moments with Michelle Obama
Ahead of the launch of "Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast," we're shining a light on the former First Lady’s special appearances as a guest on other podcasts.
Heather Gay freed herself by becoming a "Bad Mormon"
"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star shares her heartbreaking but redemptive journey in losing her faith on the way to finding her true self.
"The Bandit Queens" are a murderous girl gang of karmic vengeance
Debut author Parini Shroff’s dark comedy about a string of dead husbands in an Indian village zeroes in on the unbreakable bond of ride-or-die female friendships.
Kennedy Ryan Is the Queen of Second-Chance Romance
The award-winning author’s Audible Original romance, “Coming Home,” features two high-powered journalists reconnecting at their alma mater during homecoming weekend.