In "Lilith," Nikki Marmery begs the question, Why do we all think of god as a man?
The journalist and historical fiction author asks us to consider why we erased women from godliness and, in her powerful retelling, invites us to reimagine the creation myth itself.
How John Stamos became a family man
In his long-awaited memoir, Stamos opens up about his journey to gratitude. Here, he discusses the bumpy path that led him there, his passion for drumming, and how he came to terms with "Full House."
Move over, self-development—Adam Grant says we can improve at improvement itself
The bestselling author fields our questions about his latest big-idea listen, "Hidden Potential."
Hilarie Burton Morgan wants us all to believe in magic
The actor, podcaster, and writer opens up about the soul-excavating work that went into writing her new memoir, “Grimoire Girl"—and the very real pitfalls of living in a haunted house.
For crime thriller sensation Jo Nesbo, it all started with horror stories
The bestselling author of the Harry Hole series shares the scariest parts about writing his new novel, “The Night House,” and his connection to its protagonist, a young bully.
Teju Cole hopes listeners will take pleasure in slowing down and paying attention
With his latest, "Tremor," the author and photographer reveals that he doesn't find writing fiction gets any easier. "But when it works, it is as exciting as ever."
Ayana Mathis expands the notion of who is a "safe" person in "The Unsettled"
The author of The 12 Tribes of Hattie says she seeks to create characters who can survive the worst without being vectors of suffering.
Cassandra Clare introduces her biggest, meatiest fantasy series yet
The author of the YA megaseries Shadowhunter Chronicles debuts her first adult fiction with "Sword Catcher," a credit-worthy adventure with political intrigue, debauchery, and possibly the fall of a kingdom.
Eliot Schrefer unravels his fascination with the real-life "Charming Young Man"
The author shares how a breakup and a painting inspired his historical novel about a little-known 1890s French pianist and his relationship with Marcel Proust.
Charlene Carr explores what makes a mother in "Hold My Girl"
The Canadian novelist mines her personal postnatal fears to deliver a heart-wrenching story about an IVF egg switch.
A burlesque dancer shines a light on sex ed, body positivity, and fatphobia
Fancy Feast breaks barriers in her new essay collection, "Naked."
Elizabeth Hand resurrects "The Haunting of Hill House," Shirley Jackson’s Gothic horror classic
With approval from the late author’s estate, "A Haunting on the Hill" brings fresh victims to the cursed house, expanding on its terrifying world.