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."
Interviews
In “Alchemised,” debut author SenLinYu found the beauty in broken things
Hilarie Burton Morgan wants us all to believe in magic
The actor, podcaster, and writer opens up about the soul-excavating work that went into writing her new memoir, “Grimoire Girl"—and the very real pitfalls of living in a haunted house.
For crime thriller sensation Jo Nesbo, it all started with horror stories
The bestselling author of the Harry Hole series shares the scariest parts about writing his new novel, “The Night House,” and his connection to its protagonist, a young bully.
Teju Cole hopes listeners will take pleasure in slowing down and paying attention
With his latest, "Tremor," the author and photographer reveals that he doesn't find writing fiction gets any easier. "But when it works, it is as exciting as ever."
Ayana Mathis expands the notion of who is a "safe" person in "The Unsettled"
The author of The 12 Tribes of Hattie says she seeks to create characters who can survive the worst without being vectors of suffering.
Cassandra Clare introduces her biggest, meatiest fantasy series yet
The author of the YA megaseries Shadowhunter Chronicles debuts her first adult fiction with "Sword Catcher," a credit-worthy adventure with political intrigue, debauchery, and possibly the fall of a kingdom.
A burlesque dancer shines a light on sex ed, body positivity, and fatphobia
Fancy Feast breaks barriers in her new essay collection, "Naked."
Charlene Carr explores what makes a mother in "Hold My Girl"
The Canadian novelist mines her personal postnatal fears to deliver a heart-wrenching story about an IVF egg switch.
Eliot Schrefer unravels his fascination with the real-life "Charming Young Man"
The author shares how a breakup and a painting inspired his historical novel about a little-known 1890s French pianist and his relationship with Marcel Proust.
Elizabeth Hand resurrects "The Haunting of Hill House," Shirley Jackson’s Gothic horror classic
With approval from the late author’s estate, "A Haunting on the Hill" brings fresh victims to the cursed house, expanding on its terrifying world.
How Felicia Day brought her passion project to life in audio
The author and creator talks about the joy of creating "Third Eye" as an audio series featuring a full cast including Felicia herself, Sean Astin, LilyPichu, London Hughes, Wil Wheaton, and Neil Gaiman.
The millennial therapist wants you to live a better life
Mental health influencer Sara Kubric explains how to recover from “self-loss” in her insightful new audiobook.