This Is the Author

S4 E46: In this episode meet Sister Helen Prejean, author of RIVER OF FIRE; Mat Best, author of THANK YOU FOR MY SERVICE; and Mike Donehey, author of FINDING GOD’S LIFE FOR MY WILL.

Each of these authors shares their personal story in an honest, authentic voice that will make listeners reconsider everything from religion to life in the army. And find out which author would cast Chris Pratt as their audiobook narrator.

RIVER OF FIRE by Sister Helen Prejean: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/133675/river-of-fire/

THANK YOU FOR MY SERVICE by Mat Best: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557219/thank-you-for-my-service/

FINDING GOD’S LIFE FOR MY WILL by Mike Donehey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586107/finding-gods-life-for-my-will/

S4 E44: In this episode meet Gretchen McCulloch, author of BECAUSE INTERNET; Jia Tolentino, author of TRICK MIRROR; and Carrie Goldberg, author of NOBODY’S VICTIM.

These women explore different facets of today’s culture and society—everything from the internet’s effect on language to reality TV and wedding culture to society’s treatment of victims of assault.

Then find out which author finally took a stand in the gif (jiff) versus gif debate!

Because Internet by Gretchen McCulloch: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/540664/because-internet/

Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/567511/trick-mirror/

Nobody's Victim by Carrie Goldberg and Jeannine Amber: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563897/nobodys-victim/

S4 E45: In this episode meet Monica Swanson, author of BOY MOM; Hannah Shaw, author of TINY BUT MIGHTY; and Oren Klaff, author of FLIP THE SCRIPT.

The life lessons these authors share will appeal to everyone from animal lovers to parents to business owners.

Plus discover which author was inspired by the audiobook BIG MAGIC, by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Boy Mom by Monica Swanson and Wendy Speake: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580301/boy-mom/

Tiny But Mighty by Hannah Shaw: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591628/tiny-but-mighty/

Flip the Script by Oren Klaff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564813/flip-the-script/

S4 E43: In this episode meet Julianna Miner, author of RAISING A SCREEN-SMART KID; Reverend Molly Baskette & Dr. Ellen O’Donnell, authors of BLESS THIS MESS; and Natalie Wexler, author of THE KNOWLEDGE GAP.

When it comes to parenting and education, there is a lot of content out there, and this can feel overwhelming. These authors hope to share their knowledge and experience with listeners in order to educate and guide them.

Plus find out why one author struggled with pronouncing the word ‘data.’

Raising a Screen-Smart Kid by Julianna Miner: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558408/raising-a-screen-smart-kid/

Bless This Mess by Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602309/bless-this-mess/

The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/547653/the-knowledge-gap/

S4 E42: In this episode meet Mollie Hemingway, co-author of JUSTICE ON TRIAL; Janet Messineo, author of CASTING INTO THE LIGHT; and Bruce Deel, author of TRUST FIRST.

These audiobooks allow the listener to go behind the scenes of a monumental news event, to see through a woman’s point of view in the male-dominated world of fishing, and to become inspired to help others.

Plus discover which author is excited for her mom to hear the audiobook.

Justice on Trial by Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/618205/justice-on-trial/

Casting into the Light by Janet Messineo: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/576850/casting-into-the-light/

Trust First by Sara Grace and Bruce Deel: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/588937/trust-first/

S4 E41: In this episode meet Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, authors of HOW TO SKIMM YOUR LIFE; Kristy Shen, co-author of QUIT LIKE A MILLIONAIRE; and Summer Rayne Oakes, author of HOW TO MAKE A PLANT LOVE YOU.

With topics like making day-to-day tasks easier, learning about money, and caring for plants, these books were inspired by these women’s desire to help others.

Plus, discover which author’s dream narrator is Lorelei King—the voice behind Stephanie Plum.

How to Skimm Your Life by The Skimm: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/606226/how-to-skimm-your-life/

Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen, Bryce Leung and JL Collins: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592323/quit-like-a-millionaire/

How to Make a Plant Love You by Summer Rayne Oakes:

https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/599282/how-to-make-a-plant-love-you/

S4 E40: In this episode meet Vivian Mabuni, author of OPEN HANDS, WILLING HEART; Laura Lynne Jackson, author of SIGNS; and Nathan Finochio, author of HEARING GOD.

These authors are all about connection and guidance, and their audiobooks will help you find your anchor and guide you to a fulfilled life by connecting to God, the Other Side, or to others.

Plus find out why one author chose LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE as her last great audiobook listen.

Open Hands, Willing Heart by Jennie Allen and Vivian Mabuni: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573381/open-hands-willing-heart/

Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/554649/signs/

Hearing God by Nathan Finochio: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573380/hearing-god/

S4 E39: In this episode meet Ruth Reichl, author of SAVE ME THE PLUMS; Emily Nussbaum, author of I LIKE TO WATCH; and Emilie Pine, author of NOTES TO SELF. Each of these nonfiction writers shares work inspired by her life, whether it’s a memoir about her career or essays about personal-yet-universal experiences. And find out which writer would cast Julia Whelan as her dream narrator.

Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/210646/save-me-the-plums/

I Like to Watch by Emily Nussbaum: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563025/i-like-to-watch/

Notes to Self by Emilie Pine: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/607959/notes-to-self/

S4 E37: In this episode meet Elaine Welteroth, author of MORE THAN ENOUGH; Amber Scorah, author of LEAVING THE WITNESS; and Tiffany Jenkins, author of HIGH ACHIEVER. These women share their personal journeys—complete with mistakes and hardships—in such an intimate and vulnerable way that listeners will be inspired to examine their own lives and spark conversations with those around them. Plus find out which author describes the recording process as being “a little bit like therapy.”

More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/598362/more-than-enough/

Leaving the Witness by Amber Scorah: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/549565/leaving-the-witness/

High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612800/high-achiever/

S4 E38: In this episode meet Jon Meacham, co-author of SONGS OF AMERICA; Matthew Stanley, author of EINSTEIN’S WAR; and Steve Sheinkin, author of AMELIA EARHART AND THE FLYING CHARIOT. History is the driving force behind each of these authors’ audiobooks. These authors use storytelling as a way to engage and connect listeners to the past, to topics ranging from American music to Amelia Earhart to World War I. Even non-history buffs will fall in love with history after listening to each author talk about his audiobook. Then find out which author would cast Helen Mirren as his audiobook narrator.

Songs of America by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612367/songs-of-america/

Einstein's War by Matthew Stanley: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608113/einsteins-war/

Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot by Steve Sheinkin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563483/amelia-earhart-and-the-flying-chariot/