Katie O'Connor
Katie has spent her career in the audio industry, and feels privileged to get lost in stories for a living. She enjoys high-stakes tales, celebrity memoirs, strong female leads, and happily-ever-afters. She’s also the host of This Is Audible with fellow editor Kat Johnson, where they share listening recommendations, iconic performances, and more. You can follow Katie on Instagram, @kdobooks.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
July 22, 2026
Laverne Cox’s memoir really is “Transcendent”
The trailblazing actress and activist talks about overcoming childhood trauma, how therapy helped her heal, and the emotional experience of narrating her story.
July 13, 2026
Peeling back layers with Lynette Noni
The bestselling YA author takes us into the world of her new duology.
July 9, 2026
The lasting legacy of “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Audible Editor Katie O’Connor sits down with author E L James and narrators Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton to discuss the new 15th-anniversary audio recordings of the landmark romance trilogy.
July 1, 2026
A listening list for America’s 250th
On the latest episode of “This Is Audible,” the nation’s semiquincentennial inspires a syllabus of recs.
June 26, 2026
Dani Francis lets her heroes lead the way in the Silver Elite trilogy
The enigmatic author shares insights into the characters from her bestselling series.
June 16, 2026
It’s summer "All the Time" with Annabel Monaghan
The bestselling author is back with a "Pretty Woman"-coded rom-com that will leave you smiling.
April 22, 2026
Reexamining classic villainy through the lens of motherhood
Rachel Hochhauser challenges the notion of the evil stepmother in her smash debut, "Lady Tremaine."
March 12, 2026
Meditation is easier than you think
“10% Happier” author and podcast host Dan Harris talks about co-authoring “Even You Can Meditate” and how he overcame his Gen X cynicism to embrace loving kindness, sort of.
March 6, 2026
Sampson on “Cross”: Talking thrillers with Isaiah Mustafah
The newest narrator in James Patterson’s Alex Cross universe also stars in the TV series, now in its gripping second season.
February 3, 2026
A transformative journey awaits you in "Queen of Faces"
Petra Lord devoted years to her world-building, and now we get to reap the benefits.
December 11, 2025
"Notes on Being a Man” is sounding the alarm on a lost generation of young men
Podcaster and bestselling author Scott Galloway talks about why men and boys are falling behind, how mobile devices disrupt emotional growth, and the importance of following your talent, not your passion.
December 9, 2025
Cynthia Erivo says you’re not too much. You’re “Simply More.”
The “Wicked” actor caps a megawatt year with a self-narrated book full of wisdom on how to become your truest self.
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