Sam Danis

An unabashed nerd, Sam (she/her) can’t get enough of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror—but she likes to dabble in thrillers and memoirs as well. Her favorite listening activities include knitting, video gaming, and taking aimless walks. When not listening, she’s writing, playing D&D, and counting down the days until October. Brooklyn-born, she now lives in St. Louis with her family. In her decade-long career at Audible, she’s worn many hats—but editor has been her absolute favorite. You can subscribe to her Sci-fi & Fantasy newsletter here.

Most anticipated listens of 2026

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Carousel Item: The Subtle Art of Folding Space

Why Chuck Tingle’s new horror novel, “Bury Your Gays,” is so dang good

Articles and interviews

May 20, 2026

Folk horror meets self-help in Sarah Gailey’s latest novel

In "Make Me Better," the genre-bending author explores just how far we will go to be well.

May 19, 2026

The robots are taking over—so why are they still some of my favorite characters?

Even in the age of AI anxiety, I think these nonhuman protagonists reveal so much about being human.

March 17, 2026

Low-stakes sci-fi and fantasy listens for a cozy escape

Slice-of-life fantasy and sci-fi offer high-concept settings with drama on a human scale.

June 25, 2025

Dennis E. Taylor can’t resist hard sci-fi

The Bobiverse author returns with a new techy thriller, "Flybot."

May 28, 2025

"Sacrilege" dares listeners to sit in discomfort

Writer and director Nyasha Hatendi discusses why audio is the perfect medium for horror.

May 27, 2025

Emilia Hart explores the connection between women and the sea in "The Sirens"

The author’s magical realist novel is also a fascinating dive into Australia’s history as a destination for convict ships.

May 8, 2025

How to live in a simulation

Daryl Gregory discusses the real road trip that inspired his modern "Canterbury Tales."

May 8, 2025

The internet claims it knows you as a parent—Amanda Hess says don’t fall for it

In her new book, the culture critic explores the pitfalls of parenting tech in our hyper-connected world.

April 11, 2025

Amal El-Mohtar’s debut is musical magic

The author and poet didn’t like the way a classic ballad about rival sisters ended—so she wrote her own.

April 1, 2025

Mysterious, uncanny, and absurd: top listens for "Severance" fans

If you're still reeling from the finale of the Apple TV sensation and not quite ready to reintegrate into real, outie life, let these listens carry you through to Season 3.