'The Lost Apothecary' Brews a Secret Sisterhood of Revenge
Sarah Penner intoxicates with her debut novel about a mysterious apothecary who supports oppressed women of 18th-century London through sinister means.
Interviews
In “Alchemised,” debut author SenLinYu found the beauty in broken things
Ken Liu writes because storytelling is what makes us human
With 'The Armies of Those I Love,' the award-winning sci-fi and fantasy writer illustrates how the stories passed between generations can become our mythology.
Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories
The Nebula- and Hugo Award-winning writer traces a young heroine’s discovery of her terrifying powers in ‘Remote Control,’ a new sci-fi novella that expands on Okorafor’s signature themes.
Ken Liu Writes Because Storytelling Is What Makes Us Human (Extended Interview)
With 'The Armies of Those I Love,' the award-winning sci-fi and fantasy writer illustrates how the stories passed between generations can become our mythology. Plus! Liu discusses his perspective on translation and his epic The Dandelion Dynasty fantasy series.
Mark Greaney's The Gray Man Zeroes In on the Details
Packed with heart-pounding realism and deep research, ‘Relentless’ ups the ante on the action in the writer’s best-selling Gray Man series.
Michael Lewis’s ‘Playing to Win’ Is a Game-Changing Look at Youth Sports
Like countless other American parents, Michael Lewis only wanted what was best for his daughters when the family devoted everything to the girls' softball program. Years later, the best-selling author of 'Moneyball' and 'The Big Short' looks back at the youth sports industrial complex with clear eyes.
Marie Benedict and Kate Quinn Champion History's Hidden Heroines
In 'Smoke Signal,' best-selling historical fiction writers Marie Benedict and Kate Quinn imagine the story of how Agatha Christie crossed paths with one of Britain's top secret code breakers in the throes of World War II.
The Woman Who Fought for ‘All the Young Men’
AIDS awareness advocate and humanitarian Ruth Coker Burks opens up about the men she helped in the heart of Arkansas during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Tavi Gevinson’s 'Life Skills' Masters the Delicate Art of Millennial Advice
Writer, actor, and style icon Tavi Gevinson helms 'Life Skills by Rookie,' a podcast that carries on the beloved legacy of her online magazine, 'Rookie.'
'The Prophets' Raises Love Above All Else
Lauded for its lyricism and heart-wrenching beauty, Robert Jones, Jr.’s new novel is an electric debut centered on two enslaved men in love during the antebellum South.
The Transformative Power of Performance in 'The Fires of Vengeance'
Best-selling author Evan Winter is in awe of Prentice Onayemi's epic, artistic narration of 'The Rage of Dragons' and 'The Fires of Vengeance.'
Weezer wrote a song about Audible, and we’ll never be the same
On a track from the band’s new album ‘Ok Human’, frontman Rivers Cuomo surprised even us with his deep love for audiobooks. When we recovered, we asked him for the scoop.