Yvonne Durant
Yvonne loves great storytelling, and often brags that her job is one big perk. "I get to do what I know how to do: write, and enjoy great writing, just about every day." What a deal! As the Mystery & Thriller newsletter editor, she gets a kick out of twisty and sometimes gruesome storytelling. Because she's natually nosy, she loves a good memoir. She's also an Audible creator—her memoir, Quite the Contrary, was publshed in 2022. You can subscribe to her mysteries & thrillers newsletter here.
Articles & Interviews
Voices of Audible: The magic of imagining more
We asked some of our colleagues which audiobooks gave them more to imagine for their personal pursuits, whether it’s chasing an old passion or developing a new skill.
Colman Domingo’s “Wild with Happy” finds the magic, healing, and humor in grief
The Audible Original creator shares his journey from news writing to writing plays, acting, and that moment when he learned of his Oscar nomination.
Notes to the ancestors
In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked inspiring creators—poets, playwrights, novelists, and cultural icons—what they would want to say to the ancestors, about their lives, their ambitions, and what life is like today.
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.
“Undiplomatic” is a deeply personal memoir from the Obama White House’s social secretary
Deesha Dyer shares how she conquered imposter syndrome and found her confident, authentic self—while throwing some pretty damn good parties.
Meet the fearsome foursome behind "Desperate Deadly Widows"
They had us at "Young Rich Widows." Now, they’re back with a new installment of the twisty thriller series, and it’s a killer.
Voices of Audible: Our own hidden conversations on race and identity
Inspired by a groundbreaking new audiobook and race project by Michele Norris, we asked some of our colleagues to weigh in.
The Harlem Renaissance: More than just all that jazz
Born out of the Great Migration, it created a community like none other and remains a touchstone of authentic American culture.
How journalist Michele Norris got 500,000 people to open up about race
“Our Hidden Conversations” is the culmination of an unprecedented project 14 years in the making. The result: an audiobook that feels like eavesdropping on America.
Shalini Boland on the perils of "The School Reunion"
The author's latest thriller might make you think thrice about going to yours.
Nita Prose brings back our favorite maid in "The Mystery Guest"
The bestselling author of "The Maid" talks about pen names, avoiding labels, and whether we’ll hear more from Molly in 2024.
Listening: The perfect ingredient for holiday meals
While you’re cooking up a storm, do what our colleagues do: mix in some titles.
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