Poetry
"The Poet X" marks a brave new voice in YA
Author Elizabeth Acevedo draws on her strict upbringing, adolescent yearnings, and gifts as a poet in her National Book Award-winning debut novel, which she also performs.
Kwame Alexander’s Journey Is One of Continued Growth
Alexander’s latest, "Why Father’s Cry at Night," is a “new-fashioned” memoir exploring grief, love, fatherhood, and more.
Clint Smith’s “Above Ground” illuminates the delicate balance of fatherhood
The bestselling author’s new poetry collection archives the fleeting moments of joy and wonder that come with raising children—even amid sociological and ecological tumult.
The Best Poetry Audiobooks to Listen to for National Poetry Month
From classic favorites like William Shakespeare and Pablo Neruda to rising stars Amanda Gorman and Chen Chen, this list showcases a few of our favorite poets.
On the Other Side of Grief with Ocean Vuong
In his latest poetry collection, Ocean Vuong gives language to the most universally human experience: grief.
Voices of Audible: Celebrating Black Poetry
Audible staff share what poets and poetry mean to them in celebration of Black History Month.
"The Black Flamingo" sings the joys of drag
Dean Atta's Stonewall Award-winning debut verse novel is an uplifting tale about a Black queer teen finding identity and acceptance as a drag artist.
Ocean Vuong takes his gorgeous writing from poems to his debut novel
Award-winning poet Ocean Vuong expounds on the complex themes of his deeply moving novel, ‘On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous’, touching on masculine identity, concepts of family, drug use, and more.
Find Out Why Anonymous Literary Sensation Atticus Says The Rise Of Instagram Poetry Is Something To Celebrate
The young poet who's helped make writing in verse cool again tells Editor Kat why it's a gateway to other literature, why his "mosaic of failures" is important, and why the mask may never come off.
This Man Embodies A Thousand Years Of West African Oral History
Watch (or read) Audible high school intern N'Kaela Webster's interview with world-famous griot Alhaji Papa Susso, and see him perform one of his songs.
Hear Richard Armitage On The Romeo And Juliet You Didn't Know
Shakespeare wasn't the first to tell the story of the star-cross'd lovers nor was he the last. David Hewson's new novel, written exclusively for audio, puts a different spin on the tale — with help from this honey-voiced actor.
Exclusive: Hear Matthew Weiner Read 2 Frank O'Hara Poems
The Mad Men writer/creator narrated 'Lunch Poems', out now. Listen to an exclusive interview, as well as excerpts from the book.