5 listens with John Scalzi
The author of Starter Villain names the listens that have kept him company recently.
5 listens with Nnedi Okorafor
The author of "Shadow Speaker" is drawn to stories with compelling voices.
"The Disaster Artist" is the ultimate ode to failure
Author and actor Greg Sestero recounts his—shall we say—unique experience working on The Room, a film considered one of the worst of all time.
"Your Mama's Kitchen" transcript: Episode 5
Renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés shares tales about his upbringing in Spain, where croquettes, paellas, bread crumbs, and fire taught him valuable life lessons.
Whether you love Elon Musk or hate him, Walter Isaacson wants us to be amazed
With his biography of the mercurial billionaire, the seasoned author and journalist hopes to shed light on the powerful tech titan aiming to shape our world.
"In the Room with Peter Bergen" transcript: Episode 21
Episode 21: Lessons From the Man Who Got bin Laden
C.J. Washington debunks the typical killer-for-hire trope in "Imperfect Lives"
A contract killer’s deathbed confession thrusts two strangers into turmoil in this gripping new novel.
Imani Perry on why Ntozake Shange’s work demands to be noticed
A chorus of “beautiful Black voices” narrates this new collection of essential writings by the Black feminist icon.
True crime and history sagas for fans of "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Looking for more thoughtful takes on American history through the lens of crime and systemic injustice? These 10 nonfic gems strike similar chords to David Grann's National Book Award finalist.
What do our pockets tell us about human behavior?
In her new micro-history, dress history expert Hannah Carlson explores the surprisingly controversial history of this facet of fashion.
"Mandela: The Lost Tapes" is an intimate conversation between Mandela and his ghostwriter
After serving 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela sat down with his ghostwriter, Richard Stengel, to begin The Long Walk to Freedom. As the audio record of their interview sessions—and now a podcast—reveal, it was the beginning of a very significant friendship.
Prepare for "The Fall of the House of Usher" with these chilling Poe adaptations
As we gear up for spooky season, these essential screen adaptations of the horror great's stories and poems are the perfect additions to any autumn watchlist.