March 30, 2026
Sarah Beth Durst offers the auditory equivalent of a warm hug in her latest cozy fantasy
The fan-favorite author delivers a young adult adventure full of heart, whimsy, and plenty of magic with "The Faraway Inn."
Alanna McAuliffe
Memoir and fandom editor Alanna is a proponent of empathetic, sensitive storytelling of all kinds. She has a soft spot for investigative journalism podcasts, author-narrated memoir, character-driven fiction, and poetry that lays bare the human spirit. When she’s not reading, writing, or listening, she can be found curating her record collection, poring over Star Wars fan theories, or befriending stray cats across New York City.
Articles and interviews
March 25, 2026
Indigenous wisdom is reframing the conversation on climate change. It’s time we listened.
With “Mother Earth Is Our Elder,” Dene writer and activist Katłı̨̀ą presents a framework for coexistence with the planet we call home.
March 24, 2026
Jenny Lawson on the advice book she'd been "accidentally writing for years"
From feeding yourself delight to indulging in regular “Weird Walks,” the bestselling writer and humorist has plenty of tips for staying afloat and stubbornly joyful.
February 25, 2026
It's not about whether you win or lose—it's why we play the game
From international classics like Chess and Go to the TTRPGs that redefined how we socialize, it simply doesn't get more human than a game night.
February 3, 2026
"Black Bear" is a wildlife memoir that helps us make sense of human relationships
Yukon-based journalist and author Trina Moyles reflects on our connection to wild spaces and one another in her emotionally resonant new listen.
January 16, 2026
This provocative dark fantasy asks: How can one be worth more dead than alive?
In “Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies,” author Lindsay Wong tackles tradition, class, gender, and race with grim world-building and a wicked sense of humour.
October 24, 2025
Can women have it all? Maybe not, but they can join a cannibalistic sorority
Olivie Blake’s “Girl Dinner” is a satirical take on feminism’s perennial quandaries.
October 17, 2025
From page to scream—tune in to these terrifying listens that inspired horror movies
Looking for the perfect listen to queue up for Halloween night? These terrifying tales—all of which were adapted for the big screen—offer plenty of frights.
July 10, 2025
Lenora Woods enchants with her Dungeons & Dragons-infused debut romance
“Roll for Romance” follows a swoon-worthy love story as it unfolds both in the real world and in the fantasy setting of a tabletop gaming campaign.
April 22, 2025
On repeat: 51 of our favorite music memoirs
Turn up the volume and press play on this selection of pitch-perfect memoirs from music legends in a variety of genres and styles.
April 8, 2025
20 years after his debut, John Green's call to empathy still resonates
This essential listening guide houses all of John Green’s published works in audio, from his acclaimed young adult novels to his fan-favorite podcasts.
April 7, 2025
Poignant and postapocalyptic listens for fans of "The Last of Us"
Whether you're a longtime fan of the video game or a newcomer drawn in by the HBO adaptation, these podcasts and books like "The Last of Us" offer similar themes, settings, and emotional payoffs.