This Is the Author

S5 Ep 66: In this episode, meet researcher and bestselling business author Jim Collins, bestselling success coach Jen Sincero, and animator and creator of the webcomic "TheOdd1sOut," James Rallison. These authors have written inspiring books perfect for carrying listeners from 2020 into 2021 with much-needed gusto. Now, step into the studio to hear what it was like for each of them to narrate their audiobooks.

BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0) by Jim Collins and William Lazier: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/538708/be-20-beyond-entrepreneurship-20/

Badass Habits by Jen Sincero: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/603587/badass-habits/

The Odd 1s Out: The First Sequel by James Rallison: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622650/the-odd-1s-out-the-first-sequel/

In this episode, meet bestselling author Fannie Flagg, and creator of the parenting blog No Idea What I'm Doing, Clint Edwards.

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg:

https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623785/the-wonder-boy-of-whistle-stop/

Father-ish by Clint Edwards:

https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/669558/father-ish/

S5 Ep 64: November is National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo, a time when new writers and experienced authors alike participate in a single self-directed goal: write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. To celebrate the creative pursuit, this special episode of This Is the Author is a compilation of some of our favorite author answers to the question, “what’s your recipe for a good story?” Whether you are looking for the motivation to get words on the page or are curious how other writers approach their work, take a screen break and listen to bestselling authors Chris Bohjalian, Ibram X. Kendi, Dani Shapiro, Matt de la Pena, and others as they share their no-fail story ingredients.

S5 Ep 63: In this episode, meet journalist Paola Ramos, entrepreneur and best-selling author Seth Godin, and Professor of Physics and Astronomy Janna Levin.

Finding Latinx by Paola Ramos: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/616730/finding-latinx/

The Practice by Seth Godin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653661/the-practice/

Black Hole Survival Guide by Janna Levin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622603/black-hole-survival-guide/

S5 Ep 62: In this episode, meet doctor and clinical professor of Ontolaryngology Jonathan Aviv, University of Pennsylvania Dean of Admissions Eric J. Furda and bestselling author Jacques Steinberg, and financial educator and founder of “The Budgetnista” Tiffany Aliche.

The Acid Watcher Diet by Jonathan Aviv, MD, FACS: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/533577/the-acid-watcher-diet/

The College Conversation by Eric J. Furda and Jacques Steinberg: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608652/the-college-conversation/

The One Week Budget by Tiffany Aliche: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/656292/the-one-week-budget/

S5 Ep 61: In this episode, go behind the mic with Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, actor and humorist Nick Offerman, and Tony Award-winning song writer Anaïs Mitchell. Step into the recording booth and hear what it was like for these artists to write and record their audiobooks, how the experience of reading their work affected them, and what they’re most excited to share with listeners. As Matthew says, “here we go, here we go, here we go!”

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635407/greenlights/?ref=PRHD9DF6A1939

All Rise by Nick Offerman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671284/all-rise/

Working on a Song by Anaïs Mitchell: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635882/working-on-a-song/

S5 Ep 60: In this episode, meet bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Michael Curry, artist and curator Riva Lehrer, and poet, editor, and writer Heid E. Erdrich.

Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry and Sara Grace: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/605848/love-is-the-way/

Golem Girl by Riva Lehrer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/605368/golem-girl/

Little Big Bully by Heid E. Erdrich: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646273/little-big-bully/

S5 Ep 59: In this episode, meet contemporary art curator Jennifer Dasal, journalist and science writer Emily Willingham, and writer and editor John Jeremiah Sullivan.

ArtCurious by Jennifer Dasal: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/611497/artcurious/

Phallacy by Emily Willingham: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621131/phallacy/

Blood Horses by John Jeremiah Sullivan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636390/blood-horses/

S5 Ep 58: In this episode, meet lead pastor of the New Life Fellowship church Rich Villodas, and global speaker and Protestant evangelist Anne Graham Lotz.

The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas and Pete Scazzero: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623185/the-deeply-formed-life/

The Light of His Presence by Anne Graham Lotz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/579956/the-light-of-his-presence/

S5 Ep 57: In this episode, meet ballet dancer Misty Copeland, artist and producer D.J. Steinberg, and playwright, musician, and educator Amyra León.

Bunheads by Misty Copeland: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/545451/bunheads/

Firebird by Misty Copeland: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/314568/firebird/

Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/308811/kindergarten-here-i-come/

Concrete Kids by Amyra León: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612189/concrete-kids/