Joe White on bringing the world of "1984" to life like never before
The playwright spills behind-the-scenes secrets from his hit audio adaptation, from the thrill (and trepidation) of adapting Orwell to that viral torture scene.
"There Is No Ethan" is a worst-case online dating scenario that will haunt you
Sociologist Anna Akbari reels in the mother of all catfishing stories in her shocking and deeply personal new memoir.
Narrator Natalie Naudus’s debut novel is based on her childhood in a cult
“Gay the Pray Away” is the beloved narrator's YA story about finding the freedom to live and love as a queer teen in a religious cult.
Is collective healing the key to a brighter future?
Prentis Hemphill shares how community action can change the world.
A reality TV show turns deadly in Ruth Ware’s latest psychological thriller
In “One Perfect Couple,” the body count rises with the twists and turns when 5 couples are trapped at an isolated island resort.
In “Long Island,” Colm Tóibín gives a second act to characters from his beloved novel “Brooklyn”
The celebrated Irish author on his intimate approach to storytelling, why he keeps returning to his hometown setting of Enniscorthy, and his best advice for aspiring writers.
“The Wealth of Shadows” is a captivating thriller about economic warfare
With a fresh angle on WWII and a knack for making complex economic concepts thrilling, Graham Moore’s latest historical novel pulls off the improbable, twice.
“In My Time of Dying” is an atheist’s exploration of the idea of an afterlife
After a near-death experience, celebrated reporter and documentary filmmaker Sebastian Junger delved into a fascinating inquiry of what science can—and can’t—tell us about what happens after we die.
Punk legend Kathleen Hanna reclaims her narrative in “Rebel Girl”
In her self-narrated memoir, the musician dives into art, trauma, feminism, riot grrrl, and the road to a revolutionary career.
Why people pleasing is more harmful than you think
It took author Hailey Magee years to prioritize her best interests, set boundaries, and have her own back. Here's how you can too.
Bring back election cake! And other lessons learned from “Living Constitutionally”
Humorist and bestselling author A.J. Jacobs committed to a year of 18th-century living to better understand the US Constitution and how "we the people" can restore our duty to the common good.
Unlocking a safe with Michael Connelly
The author known for detective novels shares his inspiration for "The Safe Man" and how a multicast production takes it to new dimensions.