"Nightcrawling" gives voice to a real life tragedy—and a debut author’s triumph
Leila Mottley’s captivating first novel, which she started writing at just 17, turns its ripped-from-the-headlines premise into a wholly compelling work of fiction.
Uncovering the history of women warriors during slavery
Rejecting the idea that there were no women-led slave revolts, Rebecca Hall went where no other historian had ventured in her graphic novel, 'Wake.' In this audio play, we learn about her work, her determination, and an untold history.
Exes, Cults, and Karaoke: Sloane Crosley on the Making of 'Cult Classic'
The acclaimed authorrator turns her acerbic eye on the cultishness of wellness, romance, and startups in her mystical new comedy of manners.
Nghi Vo Adds a Touch of Fantasy to Hollywood's Magic
From the award-winning author of "The Chosen and the Beautiful" and "The Empress of Salt and Fortune," "Siren Queen" follows a queer actress during a Pre-Code Hollywood teeming with literal soul-stealing producers, sprites, and changelings.
Emily Henry and Julia Whelan on finding that magnetic, impossible chemistry
Author Emily Henry and narrator Julia Whelan gush about their process working together on "Book Lovers," and how the romance captures those rare relationships that just "click."
How Zain Asher’s Mother Uplifted Her Children
“Where the Children Take Us” is CNN anchor Zain Asher’s tribute to her mother, who rose from tragedy to raise four exceptionally successful children through unrelenting discipline, a fighting spirit, and a determination to inspire them to greater things.
Sabaa Tahir writes stories of hope
Sabaa Tahir, best-selling author of the YA fantasy series An Ember in the Ashes, shines in her contemporary debut, "All My Rage."
Getting to Know Minnie Driver
The multi-hyphenate performer talks to us about her new memoir in essays.
Aisha Saeed on the Power of Diversity and Stubborn Optimism in Kidlit
The author of 'Omar Rising' writes from the heart and soul, taking a lead from the real storytellers: her characters.
Holly Black Appreciates a Good Con
The best-selling author of The Folk of the Air series and the Spiderwick Chronicles debuts her first adult fantasy, “Book of Night,” which follows an accomplished con artist as she navigates the criminal underworld of shadow magic and those hunting for its secrets.
Nina LaCour Savors the Rich Pairing of Beauty and Sadness
From the award-winning YA author comes her debut adult novel about two women who find each other after long journeys of tragedy and hardship. Steeped in an appreciation for the tangibly beautiful things in life, Nina LaCour cultivates a world that is at once painful and lovely, sad and joyful.
Susan Cain on why it’s good to feel sad
The author of the best-selling phenomenon “Quiet” turns her attention to the most undervalued emotions in the human spectrum in “Bittersweet,” making the case that sorrow and longing are what bring us together and help us appreciate the beauty of the world.