This Is the Author

In this episode meet Dr. Lisa Sanders, author of DIAGNOSIS; Dr. David Fajgenbaum, author of CHASING MY CURE; and Dr. Elizabeth Stanley, author of WIDEN THE WINDOW.

Each of these writers brings medical expertise and creative thinking to their profession in an effort to educate, illuminate, and bring hope and healing to people suffering with difficult symptoms and elusive diagnoses.

Listen to them reflect on their recording experiences. Plus, find out which author thinks a certain famous TV doctor could be a natural at reading her audiobook.

DIAGNOSIS by Lisa Sanders: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622051/diagnosis/

CHASING MY CURE by David Fajgenbaum: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/567298/chasing-my-cure/

WIDEN THE WINDOW by Elizabeth Stanley: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/553620/widen-the-window/

In this episode meet Sarah Hurwitz, author of HERE ALL ALONG; David Platt, author of SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE; and Melissa D’Arabian, author of TASTING GRACE.

Go behind the mic with these authors as they share what inspired their often unexpected—and revelatory—spiritual journeys.

Plus, discover the word one seasoned pro has been mispronouncing—albeit with considerable flair—for years.

HERE ALL ALONG by Sarah Hurwitz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/572627/here-all-along/

SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE by David Platt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565915/something-needs-to-change/

TASTING GRACE by Melissa D’Arabian: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586104/tasting-grace/

In this episode meet Brad Smith, author of TOOLS AND WEAPONS; Jason Harris, author of THE SOULFUL ART OF PERSUASION; and Tricia Clarke-Stone and Antoinette M. Clarke, authors of DOUBLE DOWN.

Hear from these exceptional trailblazers on the importance of both understanding the tools of our trades and emotionally connecting with the stories that we tell. And guess who channeled their grandmother and a special bedtime nursery rhyme during the recording!

TOOLS AND WEAPONS by Brad Smith: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/604709/tools-and-weapons/

THE SOULFUL ART OF PERSUASION by Jason Harris: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/595283/the-soulful-art-of-persuasion/

DOUBLE DOWN by Antoinette M. Clarke & Tricia Clarke-Stone: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/574557/double-down/

In this episode meet Padma Venkatraman, author of A TIME TO DANCE; Peter McGough, author of I'VE SEEN THE FUTURE AND I'M NOT GOING; and John Mauceri, author of FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC. A novel in verse about the power of dance. A memoir about life as an artist in 1980s New York City. An answer to the question, “why should we listen to classical music?” This week’s episode covers the many ways in which art affects our lives and the lives of those we encounter.

Hear more about these authors’ behind-the-mic experiences, and find out who once listened to a famous epic fantasy series on audio as motivation to clean the house.

A TIME TO DANCE by Padma Venkatraman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/309664/a-time-to-dance/

I'VE SEEN THE FUTURE AND I'M NOT GOING by Peter McGough: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/561291/ive-seen-the-future-and-im-not-going/

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC by John Mauceri: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564744/for-the-love-of-music/

In this special edition of our podcast This Is the Author, we’re celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month by asking celebrated children’s authors to share some of their favorite library memories. Listen to John Cena, Ann Bausum, Steve Sheinkin, and Adam Gidwitz share why libraries are so special to them, and why getting a library card is the first step to a lifetime of adventure!

In this special edition of our podcast This Is the Author, we’re celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month by asking authors to share some of their favorite library memories. Listen to Gretchen Rubin, Mira Jacob, Laura Lynne Jackson, Elissa Altman, Emily Nussbaum, Ocean Vuong, Geraldine Brooks, and Jane Green share why libraries are so special to them.

In this episode, meet Marie Forleo, author of EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE; Lee Hartley Carter, author of PERSUASION; and Jorjeana Marie, author of IMPROV FOR WRITERS. Whether it’s figuring out what stands between you and your dreams, crafting a persuasive message, or actualizing your artistic talents – each of these authors offer compelling insights and problem-solving tools that you can apply to both your personal and professional life. Find out what it was like for them to record their work, plus hear why for one of these authors, reading the “smack down” portion of her audiobook was especially fun.

EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE by Marie Forleo: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/567276/everything-is-figureoutable/

PERSUASION by Lee Hartley Carter: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/576098/persuasion/

IMPROV FOR WRITERS by Jorjeana Marie: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/575394/improv-for-writers/

In this episode, meet Elissa Altman, author of MOTHERLAND; Olivia Gatwood, author of LIFE OF THE PARTY; and Caitlin Moscatello, author of SEE JANE WIN.

Whether they explored the mother-daughter relationship and the complexities of caregiving, tackling phobias through poetry, or the political campaigns of four female first-time candidates, these authors have all written and narrated timely and personal stories that will immediately pull you in.

Find out what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks, plus hear why one author likes to listen to audiobooks as she gets ready in the morning!

MOTHERLAND by Elissa Altman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/553946/motherland/

LIFE OF THE PARTY by Olivia Gatwood: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/600047/life-of-the-party/

SEE JANE WIN by Caitlin Moscatello: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/566480/see-jane-win/

In this episode meet Ibram X. Kendi, author of HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST; Maggie Paxson, author of THE PLATEAU; and Gretchen Rubin, author of FORTY WAYS TO LOOK AT WINSTON CHURCHILL.

These authors have researched their subjects deeply, unearthing history and examining the stories of others. They’ve each found themselves personally moved by the power of history and how it is at work in all of our lives.

Hear more about how recording these audiobooks affected them, and what “little” audiobook one of these authors returns to again and again.

HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST by Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564299/how-to-be-an-antiracist/

THE PLATEAU by Maggie Paxson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/318886/the-plateau/

FORTY WAYS TO LOOK AT WINSTON CHURCHILL by Gretchen Rubin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/158609/forty-ways-to-look-at-winston-churchill/

In this episode, meet Pablo Cartaya, author of EACH TINY SPARK; Ibi Zoboi, author of MY LIFE AS AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH; and Natasha Diaz, author of COLOR ME IN.

Each author has written a nuanced coming-of-age novel for kids and teens, featuring young characters looking to find their place within their communities, their friendship circles, and even their own families—without losing what is unique about themselves.

Plus, find out why one of these authors picked “Pew!” as the best word to describe the experience of recording her audiobook.

EACH TINY SPARK by Pablo Cartaya: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/570364/each-tiny-spark/

MY LIFE AS AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH by Ibi Zoboi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/538516/my-life-as-an-ice-cream-sandwich/

COLOR ME IN by Natasha Diaz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565269/color-me-in/