"American Mermaid" is a Meta Dive into the Funny, Fishy World of Adaptation
Debut author Julia Langbein talks about how improv comedy shaped her novel, what we gain from being vulnerable, and why she writes to change the future rather than reflect on the past.
“The Golden Spoon” Serves Up Baking with a Side of Murder
Jessa Maxwell shares the inspiration behind her new murder mystery, set during a reality baking competition.
Clint Smith’s “Above Ground” illuminates the delicate balance of fatherhood
The bestselling author’s new poetry collection archives the fleeting moments of joy and wonder that come with raising children—even amid sociological and ecological tumult.
Modernizing *The Little Mermaid* with a superstar performance
Author Dina Gregory’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale resurfaces darker elements from the original, and finds surprising resonance in the age of social media.
Matthew Desmond says we know how to end poverty, so what are we waiting for?
The Pulitzer-winning sociologist’s incisive and essential new listen, "Poverty, by America," condemns the abomination of systemic oppression—and calls on all of us to fix it.
"I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself" explores the anxieties of modern parenthood
Marisa Crane shares the inspirations behind their acclaimed debut, about a queer mother raising her child in a surveillance state.
"Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay writes her own happy ending
The former reality TV star explores the "what if" of saying no to reality TV dating in her romance debut.
Colin Kaepernick's YA memoir Is a game changer in audio
The athlete and activist reveals how the multicast production of "Change the Game" draws listeners deeper into his story.
Michelle Obama shares her light with listeners
Michelle Obama brings humor and compassion to her new Audible Original series.
Step into “Someone Else’s Shoes,” Jojo Moyes’s Wittiest Novel Yet
The bestselling author explores female friendship and second-chance love in a charming caper about two middle-aged women who reinvent themselves.
How to Heal—or Heal From—a Dysfunctional Family
Mental health expert Nedra Glover Tawwab unpacks how to best approach difficult conversations and set healthy boundaries in "Drama Free."
Rebecca Makkai goes back to school to solve a crime
The author of Pulitzer finalist "The Great Believers" crafts a timely, hypnotic thriller with a cast of unforgettable characters.