May the 4th be with you all! And may these audiobooks—new releases read by fan-favorite narrators, memoirs written and read by beloved Star Wars actors, and fan fic at its most elevated (we’re talking about the full-cast editions of the From A Certain Point of View series, of course)—be your own personal Dagobah in a turbulent universe ..read more

One of the best parts about gathering for holidays is the lore that gets dropped while sitting around drinking coffee and picking at dessert plates. It’s a reminder that though you may think you know everything about your people, especially if they’ve been around for your entire life, there’s still opportunity for surprises. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the life stories of others by listening to heart-filled memoirs that are full of intrigue: in this list you’ll find authors reconstructing a life through an American pop culture lens, coming of age in an Australian inner city, and openi ..read more

As we continue another year of amazing Star WarsTM audiobooks, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. We’d also like to drop some Star WarsTM knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the Star WarsTM canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line with the original films (which are italicized below). Happy listening! Star Wars: Convergence (The High Republic) Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic) Star Wars: Cataclysm (The High Republic) Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) The High Republic: I ..read more

In this episode, meet journalist Sean Patrick Cooper, author of The Shooter at Midnight, writer Dominic Gordon, author of Excitable Boy, and writer Suzanne Scanlon, author of Committed. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what most surprised them about recording their audiobooks ..read more

My mother has always loved jigsaw puzzles. For as long as I can remember, there has been a puzzle in progress out on a table, ready to be worked on. As a child, I would watch her pick up a piece among hundreds and, like magic, put it in its correct place in one move. Now, as an adult, working on a puzzle with her is one of my favorite ways to spend time together. We find our perfect zen while putting the pieces back together for hours; sometimes in silence, sometimes with music, but most often while listening to an audiobook. When I moved back home in 2020 for the COVID-19 quarantine, jigsaw p ..read more

In this episode, meet bestselling author Chanel Miller, author of Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All, bestselling author Amy Tan, author of The Backyard Bird Chronicles and historian Nell Irvin Painter, author of I Just Keep Talking. Tune in to hear how each of these writers turned their everyday experiences into extraordinary audiobooks, and what they’re most excited for listeners to hear ..read more

Like tulips, we’re emerging after a long winter, feeling fully ready for a spring fling. With fictional crushes, that is. Are you into small town slow burns and brainy protagonists? How about sapphic love stories and romance with a hint of ghosts? We’ve picked audiobook blossoms for you to make into a perfect trope bouquet that will keep you swooning all season long ..read more

“This is truly a delicious combination of two of my favorite things—John Grisham and audiobooks. I’m a huge fan of this series, and getting to read Camino Ghosts was, in a word, lovely.”—Whoopi Goldberg #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham’s latest thriller Camino Ghosts (out May 28th) will be narrated by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe-winning actor Whoopi Goldberg, with John Grisham narrating the audiobook-exclusive introduction. Goldberg is a fan of Grisham’s work and enthusiastic longtime audiobook listener (she was a guest judge at the 2023 Audio Publish ..read more

In her semi-autobiographical collection of poems Black Girl You Are Atlas, author Renée Watson uses a tapestry of poetic styles to encourage young readers to embrace their future. We recently caught up with Renée to learn more about this moving collection, and her experience recording poetry as an audiobook. Plus, listen to a clip of Renée reading below, and prepare to get lyrically inspired. Penguin Random House Audio: Thank you for sitting down with us to talk about Black Girl You Are Atlas! Before we dive in, could you tell us a little about the book? Renée Watson: In Black Girl You Are Atl ..read more

Taking care of our one planet in the face of climate change is a daunting task, one that requires a radical shift from all of us. In this list of new audiobooks on the state of the Earth, you’ll find tangible solutions to greenhouse gas emissions and waste at the macro and micro levels, insights into how our bodies and minds are being altered by climate change, and in-depth looks at nature’s roles in our global system. Your task this Earth Day (April 22!) is to take a walk with one of these outstanding audiobooks, and think about your own next steps. Literally and figuratively. Don’t forget to ..read more