This Is the Author

S6 E30: In this episode, meet writer and investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, actor and writer Mira Sethi, and musician Michelle Zauner. Whether it’s an explosive investigation, a lyrical collection of short stories, or a deeply personal exploration of grief, each of these authors stepped behind the mic to share their work. Hear what the experience was like for each of them.

Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612861/empire-of-pain/

Are You Enjoying? by Mira Sethi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/554939/are-you-enjoying/

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612676/crying-in-h-mart/

S6 E29: In this episode, meet Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, and the first Asian-American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, Senator Mazie Hirono. Listen in as these authors describe how—and why—they were each inspired to share their remarkable life stories.

In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes and Jeremy McCarter: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646567/in-the-heights/

Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646571/broken-horses/

Heart of Fire by Mazie K. Hirono: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636264/heart-of-fire/

S6 E28: In this episode, meet writer Cookie Hiponia Everman, actress Ali Stroker, and comedy writer and actor Rachel Wenitsky. Discover how each of these childrens' book authors uniquely experienced what it was like to bring their written words to life in the recording booth.

We Belong by Cookie Hiponia Everman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645848/we-belong/

The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679041/the-chance-to-fly/

Good Dogs on a Bad Day by Rachel Wenitsky and David Sidorov: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622066/good-dogs-on-a-bad-day/

S6 E26: In this episode, meet co-authors Mike O'Toole and Hugh Kennedy, film critic David Thomson, and journalist Brian Castner. Whether you are a business buff looking for a jolt of inspiration, a film buff seeking behind-the-screen secrets, or a history buff questing after untold stories, you'll want to hear more about each of these author's new audiobooks. Plus, get the inside scoop on what it was like for them to record their work.

The Unconventionals by Mike O'Toole and Hugh Kennedy: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675613/the-unconventionals/

A Light in the Dark by David Thomson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653769/a-light-in-the-dark/

Stampede by Brian Castner: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/598588/stampede/

S6 E27: In this episode, meet the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils Jodi Cohen, coauthors Marc and Angel Chernoff, and writer and tech researcher Ximena Vengoechea. Healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy relationships: what better way to start the spring season? Listen in as each of these authors talk about what inspired them to write their books. Plus, hear their stories from the audio recording booth.

Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body by Jodi Cohen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/634410/essential-oils-to-boost-the-brain-and-heal-the-body/

1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships by Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653243/1000-little-habits-of-happy-successful-relationships/

Listen Like You Mean It by Ximena Vengoechea: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/618199/listen-like-you-mean-it/

S6 E24: In this episode, meet writer and musician Jonathan Meiburg, professor of Sustainability Science Dr. Kimberly Nicholas, and professor of Journalism Dr. Sonora Jha. Listen in as each of these authors shares the inspiration behind their books, whether that be a connection found with a remarkable bird of prey, bringing "climate change feels" into everyday conversations, or empowering feminist parents to raise feminist sons. Plus, hear what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks.

A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/251787/a-most-remarkable-creature/

Under the Sky We Make by Kimberly Nicholas PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/665274/under-the-sky-we-make/

How to Raise a Feminist Son by Sonora Jha: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667023/how-to-raise-a-feminist-son/

S6 E25: In this episode, meet author, historian, and journalist James Carroll, journalist Grace Olmstead, and neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova. A powerful memoir by a former priest and National Book Award–winning writer. An intimate reflection on America's agricultural heartland and the consequences of "uprooting." A neuroscientist's exploration of how we remember...and why we forget. Step into the studio with each of these authors and hear what inspired them to write their books, and what it was like for them to read their audiobooks.

The Truth at the Heart of the Lie by James Carroll: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635408/the-truth-at-the-heart-of-the-lie/

Uprooted by Grace Olmstead: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608726/uprooted/

Remember by Lisa Genova: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624480/remember/

S6 E23: In this special episode of This Is the Author, we’re celebrating National Library Week by asking authors to share some of their favorite library memories. Listen to Jen Sincero, Ethan Kross, Safia Elhillo, Misty Copeland, Ethan Hawke, Jasmine Mans, Mari Andrew, and Seth Godin express the remarkable opportunities that both libraries and librarians provide to individual development and the community as a whole.

S6 E22: In this episode meet actress and singer Hilary Duff, human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid, and author and comedian Carrie Seim. Discover the special reason each author had for writing their stories—and why sharing them with children and families is so meaningful. Plus, hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks.

My Little Brave Girl by Hilary Duff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646083/my-little-brave-girl/

Hannah and the Ramadan Gift by Qasim Rashid: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/611008/hannah-and-the-ramadan-gift/

Horse Girl by Carrie Seim: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612443/horse-girl/

S6 E21: In this episode, meet Billboard’s VP of Latin Music Leila Cobo, poet, journalist, and writer Roya Hakakian, and sports journalist Julie DiCaro. You’ll hear how sharing diverse perspectives and experiences can create meaningful—and needed—conversations. Plus, find out what it was like for each author to record their audiobook.

Decoding "Despacito" by Leila Cobo: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624797/decoding-despacito/

A Beginner's Guide to America by Roya Hakakian: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602379/a-beginners-guide-to-america/

Sidelined by Julie DiCaro: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622529/sidelined/