This Is the Author

S4 E36: In this episode meet Ocean Vuong, author of ON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS; Jamil Zaki, author of THE WAR FOR KINDNESS; and Winona Guo & Priya Vulchi, authors of TELL ME WHO YOU ARE. By sharing their stories, these authors are breaking down barriers from language to race in order to help people find commonalities and connection. Discover which author would have a famed DEAD POETS SOCIETY actor narrate their audiobook.

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/600633/on-earth-were-briefly-gorgeous/

The War for Kindness by Jamil Zaki: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550616/the-war-for-kindness/

ell Me Who You Are by Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602186/tell-me-who-you-are/

S4 E35: In this episode meet Larry Diamond, author of ILL WINDS; Amanda Little, author of THE FATE AND THE FOOD; and Elliot Ackerman, author of PLACES AND NAMES. Each of these authors tackles necessary and timely subjects in their audiobooks, from the alarming rise of anti-democratic politics around the world to climate change. Listeners will come away with a new understanding of the world after hearing from these authors. Plus, find out why one author would cast Will Ferrell to read his audiobook.

Ill Winds by Larry Diamond: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/588987/ill-winds/

The Fate of Food by Amanda Little: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/536426/the-fate-of-food/

Places and Names by Elliot Ackerman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580119/places-and-names/

S4 E34: In this episode meet Jennifer Pastiloff, author of ON BEING HUMAN; Megan Monahan, author of DON’T HATE, MEDITATE!; and Ayaz Virji, author of LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. These authors share messages of happiness, lightness, and hope in their audiobooks. They will inspire listeners to find each of these feelings in their own lives, and to make a change within themselves and in the world around them. And hear how one author couldn’t decide between two dream narrators: Idris Elba and Michelle Obama.

On Being Human by Jennifer Pastiloff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/579736/on-being-human/

Don't Hate, Meditate! by Megan Monahan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592542/dont-hate-meditate/

Love Thy Neighbor by Alan Eisenstock and Ayaz Virji, M.D.: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591608/love-thy-neighbor/

S4 E33: In this episode meet Jane Green, author of THE FRIENDS WE KEEP; Leah Hager Cohen, author of STRANGERS & COUSINS; and Belinda Luscombe, author of MARRIAGEOLOGY. At the heart of each of these audiobooks is the idea that relationships shape us, from friends and families to lovers and spouses. Indeed, these women are excited about the relationship between themselves and you, the listener. Plus discover which author found accent inspiration from the audiobook A GAME OF THRONES and the rest of the series.

The Friends We Keep by Jane Green: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/540213/the-friends-we-keep/

Strangers and Cousins by Leah Hager Cohen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/318957/strangers-and-cousins/

Marriageology by Belinda Luscombe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/556998/marriageology/

S4 E32: In this episode meet Robert Knott, author of ROBERT B. PARKER’S BUCKSKIN; Eric Liu, author of BECOME AMERICA; and Jill Lepore, author of THIS AMERICA. Told in varying styles, from a beloved and uniquely American genre of fiction to meditations about our country today, these audiobooks all took inspiration from the history of the United States of America. Plus, find out which author has been told he sounds just like actor Rob Lowe.

Robert B. Parker's Buckskin by Robert Knott:

https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557797/robert-b-parkers-buckskin/

Become America by Eric Liu: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608645/become-america/

This America by Jill Lepore: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621073/this-america/

S4 E31: In this episode, meet John Cena, author of ELBOW GREASE; Ashley Iaconetti & Jared Haibon, authors of LUCY & CLARK; and Jesselyn Silva, author of MY CORNER OF THE RING. Whether by encouraging kids to never give up, to have the confidence to make new friends, or to achieve their dreams, these authors all hope their audiobooks will inspire young listeners. Plus, find out which author’s dream narrator would be Jack Black.

Elbow Grease by John Cena: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564705/elbow-grease/

Lucy & Clark by Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621077/lucy-and-clark/

My Corner of the Ring by Jesselyn Silva: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/588592/my-corner-of-the-ring/

S4 E30: In this episode, meet Ann Bausum, author of Viral; Matt McCarthy, author of Superbugs; and Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking. From potentially life-threatening illnesses to the death penalty as a part of our criminal justice system, the often-overlooked and complicated topics explored by each of these authors will educate and inspire listeners. Plus, discover which author’s family would schedule road trips around each release of the Harry Potter audiobooks.

VIRAL: The Fight Against AIDS in America by Ann Bausum: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/536244/viral-the-fight-against-aids-in-america/

Superbugs by Matt McCarthy: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/555197/superbugs/

Dead Man Walking by Helen Prejean: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/133674/dead-man-walking/

S4 E29: In this episode, Jayson Greene, author of Once More We Saw Stars; John Von Sothen, author of Monsieur Mediocre; and Raegan Moya-Jones, author of What It Takes. From processing a devastating personal tragedy, to drawing back the curtain on daily life in Paris, to building a big career out of an idea that originated at a kitchen table, these authors are able to reveal the powerful universalities we all share as a result of them each getting deeply personal about their own experiences. Plus, hear why the subway is one author’s favorite place to listen to everything.

Once More We Saw Stars by Jayson Greene: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558379/once-more-we-saw-stars/

Monsieur Mediocre by John von Sothen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557160/monsieur-mediocre/

What It Takes by Raegan Moya-Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550499/what-it-takes/

S4 E28: In this episode, meet Jordan Lee Dooley, author of Own Your Everyday; Shannon Bream, author of Finding the Bright Side; and Dr. Linda Lancaster, author of Harmonic Healing. These authors aim to help listeners find their purpose and live their best lives by sharing insights, teaching hard-earned lessons, and providing inspiration and encouragement. And, find out which author would cast fellow Southerner Reese Witherspoon as her audiobook narrator.

Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565942/own-your-everyday/

Finding the Bright Side by Shannon Bream: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564164/finding-the-bright-side/

Harmonic Healing by Dr. Linda Lancaster: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592241/harmonic-healing/

S4 E27: In this episode meet, Janny Scott, author of The Beneficiary; Michael Brendan Dougherty, author of My Father Left Me Ireland; and Erin Lee Carr, author of All That You Leave Behind. Each of these authors wrote and read their audiobooks in order to explore the deeply personal—and often complex--histories that they shared with their fathers. Plus, hear how one female author would actually cast a male actor to record her audiobook.

The Beneficiary by Janny Scott: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/318254/the-beneficiary/

My Father Left Me Ireland by Michael Brendan Dougherty: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591812/my-father-left-me-ireland/

All That You Leave Behind by Erin Lee Carr: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/551517/all-that-you-leave-behind/