The essential guide to Mark Twain, the father of American Literature
Catch up on the unique life of the 19th century humorist, along with the top listens he authored and inspired.
Author Spotlight
Our guide to the best Brandon Sanderson audiobooks
A modern master of epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson has written a number of fan favorites, including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series. Here are just a few of his very best listens.
The essential guide to Agatha Christie
Whether you're a mystery aficionado or a new fan, this list offers some of the best Agatha Christie books to listen to—accompanied by a handy guide to the author herself.
The Best James Patterson Audiobooks and Series, According to Fans
Whether you’re just discovering James Patterson or you’re an avid, longtime fan of his wide-ranging work, this list will inspire you to listen in to some of his best heart-pounding audiobooks.
On the enduring legacy of Judy Blume
To celebrate her much-deserved renaissance, we revisited eight of Blume's most beloved books to find out what makes her work so resonant, generation after generation.
Jennette McCurdy reveals her shockingly fraught relationship with her mother
In “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” actor, director, and podcaster Jennette McCurdy writes about surviving child stardom and her path to self-love after abuse.
Katalina Gamarra’s "Ben and Beatriz" Is Every Book Nerd’s Dream
With her debut novel, Katalina Gamarra draws on her love of all things literature in a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” that’s brimming with positive representations of mental health recovery, neurodiversity, and queer and Latinx identities.
Margarita Montimore brings the magic in *Acts of Violet*
With “Acts of Violet,” Margarita Montimore draws inspiration from the mysterious and theatrical world of stage magic.
Ibram X. Kendi’s Hope for an Antiracist Future
In “How to Raise an Antiracist” and “Goodnight Racism,” National Book Award–winning author and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Dr. Ibram X. Kendi provides helpful and clear guides to talking to children about racism.
"Nightcrawling" gives voice to a real life tragedy—and a debut author’s triumph
Leila Mottley’s captivating first novel, which she started writing at just 17, turns its ripped-from-the-headlines premise into a wholly compelling work of fiction.
John Grisham Proves Yet Again That He Is the King of Legal Thrillers
Drawing from his days as a small-town lawyer, John Grisham presents three compelling novellas in his latest collection, Sparring Partners.
Who Is J.R.R. Tolkien? Celebrating the Incomparable Creator of Middle-earth
Whether you're a longtime LOTR fan or just discovering the world of Hobbits and Elves, here are some fascinating facts about the Father of Fantasy—just in time for Tolkien Reading Day!