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. You can subscribe to her Memoir newsletter here.
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Become one with the Force with the 66 best Star Wars audiobooks in the galaxy
Grab some blue milk, ignite your lightsaber, and tuck into one of our favorite stories (Canon and Legends alike) set in the Star Wars universe.
Grab your knits and get cozy with these dreamy cottagecore listens
Gather up some wildflowers, pop on the kettle, and curl up by the hearth with these perfectly pastoral audiobooks.
Dig into some food for thought with these climate-conscious, cruelty-free listens
Whether you're looking to adopt a plant-based diet or learn more about the effects of factory farming on our planet, these listens offer valuable insight and a path forward.
The Best Poetry Audiobooks to Listen to for National Poetry Month
From classic favorites like William Shakespeare and Pablo Neruda to rising stars Amanda Gorman and Chen Chen, this list showcases a few of our favorite poets.
On Kindness, Loyalty, and Quiet Valor: What We Can Learn from Samwise Gamgee, the True Hero of The Lord of the Rings
There's no shortage of heroes in the cast of Tolkien's masterwork; here's why one simple gardener stands well above the rest.
Actor and activist Mickey Rowe on taking pride in our differences
Autistic stage actor Mickey Rowe takes on ableism in the arts in his smart, inspirational new memoir, "Fearlessly Different."
Why riot grrrl still matters
Celebrate Women's History Month by amping up the volume on these listens about '90s punk’s feminist revolution.
Celebrate Award Season 2022 with Page-to-Screen Nominees and Listening Recs Based on Your Frontrunners
With another year of groundbreaking films up for some of the biggest awards in showbiz, we've gathered up a list of must-listens to check out before the stars hit the red carpet.
Bright Suns! On Star Wars, Fandom, and a Trip to the Galaxy's Edge
On a 2021 journey from the East Coast to the Outer Rim, one Audible editor and Star Wars superfan saw all of her wildest, most interstellar dreams become reality.
Catch Our Grift with These Tales of Female Frauds, Scammers, and Cons
From invented identities to fraudulent money-making schemes, these women-led true crime narratives will leave you guessing.
Go behind the scenes of the small screen with these television tell-alls
From retrospective podcasts to deep-dive cultural analyses, these listens will take you onto the set and into the writers' rooms of some of your favorite TV shows.
On repeat: 26 of our favorite music memoirs
We’ve gathered a selection of pitch-perfect memoirs from music legends in a variety of genres and styles.
