Alanna McAuliffe

Memoir and fandom editor Alanna is a proponent of empathetic, sensitive storytelling of all kinds. She has a soft spot for investigative journalism podcasts, author-narrated memoir, character-driven fiction, and poetry that lays bare the human spirit. When she’s not reading, writing, or listening, she can be found curating her record collection, poring over Star Wars fan theories, or befriending stray cats across New York City. You can subscribe to her Memoir newsletter here.

Most anticipated listens of 2026

“Saving Five” is a breathtaking portrait of resilience and a dream realized

Articles and interviews

June 21, 2024

Emily Nussbaum dishes on the grit and glory of television's "dirty documentaries"

In Cue the Sun!, the Pulitzer Prize winner offers up an appropriately candid history of reality TV.

May 17, 2024

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.

February 8, 2024

Editors Reveal: Love letters to our literary Valentines

Listen to your heart...and these swoon-worthy selections, handpicked by our team of romantics.

February 7, 2024

Journey onward with listening recs based on your favorite "Baldur's Gate 3" companion

Whether you're still in Act One or have already wrapped up your sixth playthrough, these listens are sure to keep the adventure going.

February 6, 2024

Huddle up with these listens before Sunday's big game

These essential podcasts will keep you on the ball in the lead-up to the 2023-2024 season's conclusive gridiron showdown.

October 18, 2023

Hilarie Burton Morgan wants us all to believe in magic

The actor, podcaster, and writer opens up about the soul-excavating work that went into writing her new memoir, “Grimoire Girl"—and the very real pitfalls of living in a haunted house.

October 13, 2023

The 25 best vampire audiobooks to suck you in

Satisfy your thirst for one of legend's greatest fanged foes with our favorite vampiric listening recommendations.

October 10, 2023

"Alien: Out of the Shadows" is a deep space sensorial thrill ride

Driven by a deeply chilling soundscape and a brilliant full cast, this audio expansion of the Alien franchise is exquisite nightmare fuel.

September 24, 2023

Goth rocker Lol Tolhurst beckons listeners to the dark side

The co-founder of English post punk powerhouse The Cure knows a thing or two about the misconstrued romantics of the goth subculture.

September 19, 2023

Jonathan Conyers is a firm believer in the power of storytelling

The multihyphenate, once the subject of a widely shared Humans of New York post, has much to say on survival, success, and the support system that got him there.

September 10, 2023

True crime and history sagas for fans of "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Looking for more thoughtful takes on American history through the lens of crime and systemic injustice? These 10 nonfic gems strike similar chords to David Grann's National Book Award finalist.