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S6 E10: In this episode, meet Adib Khorram, Tess Sharpe, and Benjamin Dreyer. Go behind the mic to learn what it was like to record a picture book celebrating the Persian New Year, a YA thriller about a con artist's daughter, and a young readers' adaptation of a certain radical grammatical guide. There’s so much to learn and enjoy in this episode. Join us!

Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story by Adib Khorram: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621983/seven-special-somethings-a-nowruz-story/

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671421/the-girls-ive-been/

Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers) by Benjamin Dreyer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625381/dreyers-english-adapted-for-young-readers/

S6 E9: In this episode, meet writer and translator Randa Jarrar, acclaimed actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke, and comedian and actress Catherine Cohen. Enter the studio and listen in as each of these authors—a memoirist, a novelist, and a poet—shares what it was like to record their audiobooks.

Love Is an Ex-Country by Randa Jarrar: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675641/love-is-an-ex-country/

A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/235750/a-bright-ray-of-darkness/

God I Feel Modern Tonight by Catherine Cohen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/659738/god-i-feel-modern-tonight/

S6 E8: In this episode, meet Olympic athlete and filmmaker Alexi Pappas, award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross, and owner of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, Kim Meeder. Go behind the mic with these authors to learn what inspired them to write and share their stories and ideas—and what it was like recording their audiobooks.

Bravey by Alexi Pappas: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591673/bravey/

Chatter by Ethan Kross: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/575664/chatter/

Hope Rising by Kim Meeder: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/112881/hope-rising/

S6 E7: In this episode, meet economist Todd Buchholz, estate planning attorney Laura Meier, and bestselling author James Rickards. In each of these authors’ audiobooks they share their extensive knowledge about the economy and personal finances to guide listeners through sometimes daunting and complex systems. Now, go with these authors into the studio and hear what their experiences behind the mic was like.

New Ideas from Dead Economists by Todd G. Buchholz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/300163/new-ideas-from-dead-economists/

The Family Nest Egg by Laura Meier: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/676066/the-family-nest-egg/

The New Great Depression by James Rickards: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/669009/the-new-great-depression/

S6 E6: In this episode, meet naturopathic medical doctor Alan Christianson, cognitive psychologist Therese Huston, and retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney. Listen in to hear how each of these authors was inspired to write their books in order to help others—and then discover what it was like for them to be in the recording booth.

The Thyroid Reset Diet by Dr. Alan Christianson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623125/the-thyroid-reset-diet/

Let's Talk by Therese Huston: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612816/lets-talk/

The Attributes by Rich Diviney: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623817/the-attributes/

S6 Ep 5: In this episode, meet world-renowned sommelier Aldo Sohm, co-founders of the beloved restaurant The Grey, Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano, and blogger and farmer Caitlin Henderson. Go behind the mic as each of these authors shares stories of the role that food, wine, community, and family play in each of their lives - from founding beloved restaurants to chronicling life on a farm.

Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602485/wine-simple/

Black, White, and The Grey by Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602192/black-white-and-the-grey/

Faith, Farming, and Family Caitlin Henderson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612259/faith-farming-and-family/

S6 Ep 4: In this episode, meet writer and illustrator Mari Andrew, speaker and journalist Antonio Neves, and author and professor Emily Rapp Black. Go behind the mic with these authors and hear what inspired them to write their books, and the ins and outs of what it was like for them to narrate their own work.

Am I There Yet? by Mari Andrew: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557582/am-i-there-yet/

Stop Living on Autopilot by Antonio Neves: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622583/stop-living-on-autopilot/

Sanctuary by Emily Rapp Black: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/574505/sanctuary/

S6 Ep 2: In this episode, meet writer, poet, and educator Mahogany L. Browne, musician and author Andrew Peterson, and baseball player and former quarterback, Tim Tebow. Listen in as each of these authors talks about the experience of writing and recording their latest audiobooks for young listeners.

Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625333/chlorine-sky/

See the Wingfeather Saga and all books by Andrew Peterson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/search/?q=Andrew+Peterson

Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember by Tim Tebow: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653428/bronco-and-friends-a-party-to-remember/

S6 Ep 3: In this episode, meet travel writer and poet Gretel Ehrlich, Rabbi Steve Leder, and author and mediator Toni Nieuwhof. Whether it's finding solace in nature, beauty in grief, or fresh insight into difficult relationships, each of these authors has written and narrated audiobooks about moving from narrow spots into open, expansive spaces. Listen in to hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks.

The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/303421/the-solace-of-open-spaces/

The Beauty of What Remains by Steve Leder: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623578/the-beauty-of-what-remains/

Before You Split by Toni Nieuwhof: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/604147/before-you-split/

S6 Ep 1: In this episode, meet journalist Tom Vanderbilt, sex educator Allison Moon, and professor of neuroscience and psychology Dr. Carl L. Hart. What better way to kick off January than to try something new - whether that be in your working life, in your free time, or even (dare we say it?) in the bedroom. Go behind the mic to hear where these authors' boundless curiosity and extensive research took them - and where it might take you.

Beginners by Tom Vanderbilt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/551938/beginners/

Getting It by Allison Moon: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/610453/getting-it/

Drug Use for Grown-Ups by Dr. Carl L. Hart: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/534657/drug-use-for-grown-ups/