Can a novice find inspiration and confidence when she brings the voices of great chefs, restaurant critics, and "I've been there" advocates into her kitchen?

New Yorker staff writer Ariel Levy reveals her most intimate experiences using thoughtful prose and candid self-reflection in her new memoir 'The Rules Do Not Apply.' Hear our conversation with the author and enthusiastic narrator newbie.

As the poet John Cougar Mellencamp said, "I can be myself here in this small town." Some of the most unapologetic, memorable characters in fiction live in small towns, which are themselves laden with secrets and contradictions.

From the article “Here’s What Happened When I Tried to Write a Legit Romance Scene”

Faith Salie, host of Audible's series 'Authorized', dedicated a whole season to talking with best-selling romance authors. But would that give her the chops to write a decent romance herself? She tried her hand at crafting her own sex scene, no matter how much it made her blush. Hear the fruits of her labor.

When Kristen Ashley decided to ignore the "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" and just do her own thing, devoted fans followed.

The famously angry comedian channels fans’ rage in a new Audible comedy series.

In a new Audible comedy series, married hosts Kurt Braunohler and Lauren Cook explore the lighter side of couplehood.

Learning all about our wonderful, fascinating world is a walk in the park — literally, if you take one of these listens outdoors with you.

We have always been drawn to the worst-case scenario in fiction, as evidenced by the resurgence of "The Handmaid’s Tale" and others. But why? Research sheds some light.

Tax season is always a stark reminder of where we need to improve our money matters. But rejoice! For you are about to get the lowdown on listens to help turn things around, courtesy of the host of financial podcast Motley Fool Answers.

We had this theory that maybe you'd hate cleaning a little less if you did it while listening to something distractingly suspenseful. Or was it better to go with inspiring and supportive? Let's see how it all worked out.