Kat Johnson
Kat is an Audible editor and podcast addict who lightens up her rotation of true crime, hidden history, and investigative journalism with mystically tinged self-dev and the occasional science blockbuster to sound smarter at parties. You can subscribe to her nonfiction newsletter here.
Favorite listens of 2025 (so far)
Articles and interviews
"The Secret History" was always about the aesthetics
Donna Tartt’s debut novel caused a sensation upon release in 1992, then did it again for a new generation obsessed with its dark, spellbinding world.
Understanding Tupac through the lens of "An Amerikan Family"
The Shakurs, and particularly matriarch Afeni Shakur, were a potent force in shaping Black liberation and the future of hip-hop.
Leon Neyfakh on the enduring enigma of New York's notorious subway vigilante
"Fear is a powerful, elemental force that lives in all of us."
Medical mysteries for true crime fans
From patient memoirs to investigative podcasts, the hunt for a diagnosis involves unusual suspects, diligent detective work, and a singular crime scene—the body.
True crime's new ambition: systemic justice
These 10 provocative listens don't just dig into the invisible scaffolding that supports injustice around us—they seek to dismantle it.
Donovan X. Ramsey explodes the persistent myths of the crack era
Told through the lens of four individuals, "When Crack Was King" is a kaleidoscopic history of the diverse impacts of the war on drugs.
The dark side of influencer culture, low-rise jeans, and other "Adult Drama"
Viral essayist Natalie Beach revisits the Caroline Calloway story that broke the internet in her funny new collection.
"In Cold Blood" is still the gold standard in true crime
Read to chilling perfection by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick, Truman Capote's 1966 masterpiece remains the nonfiction crime narrative to beat.
The creator of "Donor 9623" on the podcast's shocking next chapter
Dov Fox uncovers the surprising legal, social, and ethical ramifications of the biggest reproductive hoax in history.
The very best listens for commuting to work
Ride to work with the most engaging audiobooks and podcasts for every kind of commute and listening style.
A new "audio-biography" shares the many eclectic passions of Steve Martin
Watch Martin and co-author Adam Gopnik in conversation about “So Many Steves,” an audio tour through the mind and myriad selves of a comedy legend.
Kelly Link's delightfully weird fables are read by a fairy tale cast
With a bananas assemblage of vocal talent, the surreal "Black Cat, White Dog" showcases the author's exhilarating mastery of short fiction.
All-time favorites
