The Sweet Spot Written by Christine Carter, Ph.D.
Learn how to achieve more by doing less! Live in that zone you’ve glimpsed but can’t seem to hold on to—the sweet spot where you have the greatest strength, but also the greatest ease.
View ArticleIN THE STUDIO with Ta-Nehisi Coates as he records BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
Step into the studio with acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates as he records BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME, a bold memoir and exploration of America’s racial history, written in the form of a letter to his...
View ArticleMarc Thompson to Narrate Star Wars: The Force Awakens
We are super-psyched that veteran Star Wars narrator Marc Thompson will be reading the audiobook version of the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Thompson has more than 40 Star Wars...
View ArticleProducer Profile: Dan Zitt
From the days of reel to reel to the soaring popularity of digital download, Dan Zitt, Vice President, Content Production for the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, has been on the front...
View ArticleCarol Burnett Wins 2017 SPOKEN WORD GRAMMY®
We’re extremely excited to share the news that Carol Burnett’s In Such Good Company won the 2017 Grammy® for Best Spoken Word Album. She has been nominated for a Spoken Word Grammy® twice before, for...
View ArticleBringing Nicole Lapin’s BOSS BITCH to Life
Producer Julie Wilson shares some of her experiences bringing to life the audiobook of Nicole Lapin’s Boss Bitch: Why did you want to work on BOSS BITCH? I love audiobooks about strong, intelligent...
View ArticleAuthor Jill Santopolo on how recording the audiobook of THE LIGHT WE LOST...
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View ArticleJon Hamm Brings Walt Whitman to Life
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View ArticleThis is the Author | Markus Zusak, Matt de la Peña, and Nic Stone
In this episode meet bestselling kids and young adult authors Markus Zusak, Matt de la Peña, and Nic Stone. You’ll hear how their own pasts each inspired them to write their latest stories, whether...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Alexia Vernon, Mya Spalter, and Rachel Marie Martin
In this episode meet Alexia Vernon, author of Step Into Your Moxie, Mya Spalter, author of Enchantments, and Rachel Marie Martin, author of The Brave Art of Motherhood. Listen in as these experts lead...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Cristen Conger & Caroline Ervin, Jill Soloway, and Glory...
In this episode meet Cristen Conger & Caroline Ervin, authors of Unladylike, Jill Soloway, author of She Wants It, and Glory Edim, author of Well-Read Black Girl. You’ll be prepared to smash...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Jessica Brody, James Clear, and Anthony Iannarino
In this episode, meet Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, and Anthony Iannarino, author of Eat Their Lunch. From how to write a novel to how to...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Gary Pomerantz, George Packer, and Steven Johnson
In this episode, meet Gary Pomerantz, author of The Last Pass, George Packer, author of Blood of the Liberals, and Steven Johnson, author of How We Got to Now. Using the lens of sports, culture,...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Marcellus Wiley, Casey Gerald, and Bill Buford
In this episode, meet Marcellus Wiley, author of Never Shut Up, Casey Gerald, author of There Will Be No Miracles Here, and Bill Buford, author of Among the Thugs. Football—the American and British...
View ArticleThis is the Author | What Makes A Great Story? Part 1
In this special compilation of This is the Author, we asked authors to reveal their recipes for a great story. Hear Torrey Maldonado, Heather Won Tesoriero, Jedidiah Jenkins, Marcellus Wiley, Sam...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Bishop Michael Curry, the Fab Five, and Senator Kirsten...
In this inspiring, love-filled episode of This is the Author, hear from Bishop Michael Curry, author of The Power of Love, the charismatic cast of Netflix’s Queer Eye (otherwise known as the Fab Five),...
View ArticleNaNoWriMo Frenzy? 11 Author Insights to See You Through
It’s National Novel Writing Month, and things are getting gnarly for you participating writers out there. You’re on a mad dash to complete a first draft, and what once seemed like a fun challenge may...
View ArticleThis is the Author | Richard Sheridan, Ralph De La Rosa, and Hamish McKenzie
In this episode, meet Richard Sheridan, author of Chief Joy Officer, Ralph De La Rosa, author of The Monkey Is the Messenger, and Hamish McKenzie, author of Insane Mode. From stories of joyful...
View ArticleThis is the Author | What Makes A Great Story? Part 2
In this special episode of This is the Author we asked, “What’s your recipe for a good story?” Hear Markus Zusak, Kate Inglis, Tyler Reagin, Khalida Brohi, George Packer, Sam Anderson, Ryan North, Beth...
View ArticleThis is the Author | What Inspires Your Writing?
In this special compilation episode of This is the Author, hear what inspires authors Nic Stone, Torrey Maldonado, Kevin Young, Maeve Higgins, and Carey Nieuwhof, Alexia Vernon to write and create...
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