Reviews
Stephen King’s "Carrie" turns 50. How well does the horror classic stand up?
King’s first novel shows a writer already in peak form, and the story remains as vivid, relevant, and scary as ever.
"Normal People" speaks to every person who's ever loved, lost, and grown in the process
Sally Rooney's much-celebrated story of a rocky young romance transcends the wonder and agony of first love to capture the transformative power of relationships.
Fan of psychological thrillers? Thank Dostoyevsky for "Crime and Punishment"
This 1866 Russian literary masterpiece has a lot to say about right and wrong, alienation and poverty, and the psychophysiology of guilt.
Sherlock Holmes is the world's greatest detective, and with good reason
More than 120 years since his character was introduced, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's pipe-smoking investigator remains the most iconic sleuth of all time.
"Wuthering Heights" will haunt us forever—and here's why
In her only published novel, Emily Brontë brilliantly intertwines a passionate, tragic love story with a powerful—and timeless—character study of the toll of resentment and revenge.
"Circe" uses Greek mythology to teach us about becoming human
Madeline Miller brings us a vibrant, relatable heroine in her reimagining of the legendary goddess Circe, brought to life in the nuanced performance of Perdita Weeks.
"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.
"A Game of Thrones" is a masterful start to an epic dark fantasy
George R.R. Martin kicked off a fantasy sensation with this story of betrayals, power vacuums, and the lengths we're willing to go for our families.
If you hear only one android novel in your lifetime, it should be "Blade Runner"
Cyberpunk meets dystopian meets real-life fears about AI in Philip K. Dick’s truly original—and chillingly timely—science fiction classic.
Kennedy Ryan centers Black creators and stories alongside swoony romances in "Reel"
This story of forbidden love, hidden histories, and chronic illness takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster.
Alison Bechdel's "Dykes to Watch Out For" is a timeless celebration of lesbian friendships
Yes, Alison Bechdel's weekly comic is just as relevant in audio today as it was when the strip first debuted in the early 80s—and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
"Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?" is an enduring memoir on the lifelong search for belonging
Jeanette Winterson’s breathtakingly earnest memoir is a meditation on acceptance, belonging, and the long road to becoming oneself.