This Is the Author

In this episode, meet author of The Cut’s Brooding column Kathryn Jezer-Morton, neurologist Josh Turknett, and behavioral scientist Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin. Press play to hear which audiobook Kathryn Jezer-Morton recommends for a family road trip, what unlikely item Josh Turknett would bring into the studio with him, and why Patricia Faison Hewlin describes her recording experience as “exhilarating.”

The Story of Your Life by Kathryn Jezer-Morton

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768019/the-story-of-your-life-by-kathryn-jezer-morton/9798217338795/

The Genius and The Impostor by Josh Turknett

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763790/the-genius-and-the-impostor-by-josh-turknett/9798217338610/

Staying True to You by Patricia Faison Hewlin

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752239/staying-true-to-you-by-patricia-faison-hewlin-phd/9798217338535/

In this episode, meet writer, director, and actor Laura Chinn and storyteller, speaker, and viral social media content creator Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson. Find out which section of her audiobook Laura Chinn is most excited for listeners to hear, and learn why Tareasa Johnson would describe recording her audiobook as “cleansing.”

Counting the Days by Laura Chinn

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808513/counting-the-days-by-laura-chinn/9798217342914/

What (TF) Do I Do Now? by Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/809095/what-tf-do-i-do-now-by-tareasa-reesa-teesa-johnson/9798217340514/

In this episode, meet writer Emilee Hackney, investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen, and American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson. Tune in to hear Emilee Hackney on combating stereotypes about Appalachia, and learn what the recording process was like for Annie Jacobsen and Rashad Robinson.

All That's Unseen by Emilee Hackney

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748921/all-thats-unseen-by-emilee-hackney/audio/

Biological War by Annie Jacobsen

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783250/biological-war-by-annie-jacobsen/audio/

From Presence to Power by Rashad Robinson

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676299/from-presence-to-power-by-rashad-robinson/audio/

In this episode, meet therapist Nathan Peterson, entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dino Martins, and senior editor at The New York Times Book Review Emily Eakin. Hear Nathan Peterson on what physical aspect of recording surprised him the most, Dino Martins on understanding the world of parasites, and Emily Eakin on the surprising personalities behind French theory.

Your OCD Will Hate This Book by Nathan Peterson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804116/your-ocd-will-hate-this-book-by-nathan-peterson-lcsw/audio

Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/796240/hidden-creatures-by-dino-martins/audio

The Frenchmen by Emily Eakin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/317335/the-frenchmen-by-emily-eakin/audio

In this episode, meet comedian Alison Leiby, writer, photographer, and former social worker Angelica Glass, and chef Nephi Craig. Tune in to hear how Alison Leiby’s audiobook differs from her stand-up comedy, Angelica Glass’s favorite moments to share with listeners, and how Nephi Craig’s audiobook transformed over time.

I'm a Lot by Alison Leiby

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746320/im-a-lot-by-alison-leiby/9798217343089/

Scavenging Beauty by Angelica Glass

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774522/scavenging-beauty-by-angelica-glass/9798217336791/

Our Knives Will Save Us by Nephi Craig

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752317/our-knives-will-save-us-by-nephi-craig/9798217336708/

In this episode, meet former New York State Senator and co-founder of The States Project Daniel Squadron, founder of Finance Is Cool “Mrs. Dow Jones” Haley Sacks, and mental health advocate and creator of The EQ School Genny Rumancik. Hear Daniel Squadron on how ordinary people can have a large impact in government, Haley Sacks on building financial confidence with a money book that people want to read (and listen to!), and Genny Rumancik on emotional intelligence and building bridges between the way we think and the way we feel.

The Fourth Branch by Daniel Squadron: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824067/the-fourth-branch-by-daniel-squadron/audio

Future Rich Person by Haley Sacks: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787317/future-rich-person-by-haley-sacks/audio

The Wisdom of Feeling by Genny Rumancik: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767885/the-wisdom-of-feeling-by-genny-rumancik/audio

S11 E26: Brooke Averick and J.J. Johnson by Penguin Random House Audio

In this episode, meet writer Isaac Fitzgerald and spoken-word poet and performing artist Amena Brown. Hear Isaac Fitzgerald on his personal connection to both walking and storytelling, and how those elements come together in his book and audiobook. And go behind the mic with Amena Brown as she describes the elements of her audiobook that reflect her stage performances and how she brought those moments to the recording process.

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736787/american-rambler-by-isaac-fitzgerald/audio

Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl by Amena Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777159/never-tell-a-black-girl-how-to-black-girl-by-amena-brown/audio

In this episode, meet science journalist Elizabeth Preston, data journalist Simon Rogers, and Associate Professor of Sociology at Brown University Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve. Tune in to hear Elizabeth Preston on looking at parenthood through a scientific lens, Simon Rogers on the things that our Google searches reveal about us, and Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve on finding moments of hope within a heavy topic.

The Creatures’ Guide to Caring by Elizabeth Preston

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741329/the-creatures-guide-to-caring-by-elizabeth-preston/9798217281817/

What We Ask Google by Simon Rogers

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/798252/what-we-ask-google-by-simon-rogers/9798217285563/

Crime Fictions by Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711146/crime-fictions-by-nicole-gonzalez-van-cleve/9798217176465/

In this episode, meet journalist David Epstein, career coach and host of the Clock In podcast Emily Durham, and professor of behavioral science Nicholas Epley. Hear David Epstein on how he would describe recording his audiobook, Emily Durham on bringing her experience as a recruiter to a wide audience, and Nicholas Epley on the life-changing research of becoming just a little more social…and what he’s most excited for listeners to hear.

Inside the Box by David Epstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737494/inside-the-box-by-david-epstein/audio

Clock In by Emily Durham: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/797902/clock-in-by-emily-durham/audio

A Little More Social by Nicholas Epley: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671591/a-little-more-social-by-nicholas-epley/audio