TV/Film
All the Best Literary Screen Adaptations to Stream in 2021
There is so much to look forward to in film and TV this year—and so much audio to make you the ultimate insider.
Laraine Newman's Front-Row Seat to 'Interesting Times'
The renowned comedian and voice actor invites us to experience her life, from her time as a member of the original 'SNL' cast in 1970s New York City, to her addiction, recovery, and reinvention in 'May You Live in Interesting Times.'
The Scrunchies That Bind Us: Eight Women Talk About the Lasting Influence of The Baby-Sitters Club
With this deeply engaging audio essay editor Rachel Smalter Hall explores the lure of the iconic Ann M. Martin series and babysitting in general.
'Bird Box' Author Josh Malerman Still Loves The World He Created 13 Years Ago. Now Millions More Are Also On Board.
The prolific author of the book that eventually lead to one of the season's most viral memes, spoke with editor Abby West about having his debut work take off and land in the zeitgeist so many years after he wrote it.
Dissecting the Warped Imaginings and Dark Genius of the Creators Behind The Illuminae Files
As the final book in the beautifully intricate and stunningly original Illuminae Files enters the world, we spoke to the authors and production team about their inspiration, thought processes, and how they adapted this immensely complex story for audio.
A Brief History on the Importance of ... Well, History, With Dan Jones
Once dubbed "England's edgiest historian," author Dan Jones delights in finding new ways to make history come alive for everyone - whether you thought it was for you or not.
For Some Lucky Fans, Writing A Star Wars Novel Is A Dream Come True
Ever wonder how one goes from writing fan fiction to being a full-on contributor to the official Star Wars® universe? We asked some of the most well-known authors of Star Wars novels.
'The X-Files: Cold Cases' - Meet The Modern Audio Drama
A new crop of original audio series are getting the full cinematic treatment, from casting to sound effects.
Here Be Dragons
From ancient Babylon to modern TV, stories of the mythical beasts have always fascinated us. These favorites explore dragons in a wealth of forms, including intergalactic species, Victorian obsessions, and even endangered, struggling animals.
9 Books Where Small Towns Are Gigantic Characters
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.
Enduring Dystopias
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.
The Story Behind Those Ads Everyone's Talking About
Audible’s creative team had three weeks to put together a series of ads for the biggest awards night in Hollywood. Senior Creative Director Kari Niles' tale of the rip-roaring journey to get there is one for the storybooks.