Nearly two decades after “The Lightning Thief,” the mythos of Rick Riordan thunders on
Spanning cultures, the bestselling author's legendary retellings are a treasure trove for imaginative young listeners.
Best Authors
The 22 best listens by Indigenous voices to hear now
Indigenous authors share a unique perspective and literary style that's hard to find anywhere else. These listens are essential for everyone looking to better understand their voices.
Who's the best? Rediscover the greatest, most notable American writers of all time
From Hemingway to Harper Lee, these famous American authors are all worthy of enduring recognition—and definitely a fresh listen!
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.
Outstanding women authors everyone ought to listen to right now
From realistic fiction to sprawling sci-fi, these talented women have written some of the best books of all time.
Outstanding Black authors across various genres and styles
From literary fiction to sci-fi, romance to topical nonfiction, these exceptional audiobooks by talented Black authors deserve a place in your listening queue.
Celebrate all things Jane Austen with a page-to-screen movie marathon
For fans of the prolific classic author, there’s nothing like a film that captures Austen's incomparable perspective on all the beauties and pitfalls of Regency society.
Hip-Hop Legend Fat Joe Sets the Record Straight in “The Book of Jose”
The Bronx rapper brings his storytelling talents to new heights in a memoir tracing his “action-packed” life and the birth of a great American art form.
Bushra Rehman’s novel is a coming-of-age gem about growing up queer and Muslim in America
Author, poet, and activist Bushra Rehman’s “Roses, In The Mouth of a Lion” is an autofiction exploration of finding your family—and your true self.
Kevin Wilson Brings Wit and Perspective to This Coming-of-Age Story
The acclaimed author’s new novel, “Now Is Not the Time to Panic,” follows a teenage girl as she discovers her path to being an artist.
Temple Grandin Wants Us to Learn from Our Differences
The renowned scientist, academic, and autism advocate continues her groundbreaking research on the human mind with “Visual Thinking.”
Looking for a fright? Here are the 15 best contemporary horror authors to listen to right now
These horror authors have written a range of stories, from classic horror to new age supernatural fiction.