This Is the Author

S6 E32: In this episode, meet Acorns CEO Jennifer Barrett, Bulletin co-founder Ali Kriegsman, and career consultant Steve Dalton. Whether your goal is financial independence, closing on a job interview, or starting your own business (or empire) from scratch, you'll want to hear from these career pros-turned-authors. Plus, find out what it was like for them to get behind the mic in the audiobook st...

S6 E31: In this episode, meet life coach and speaker Martha Beck and writer and editor Gina Hamadey. These two authors share a desire to help listeners discover happiness. Now, listen in as they talk about their audiobooks and their recording experience. The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636189/the-way-of-integrity/ I Want to Thank You by Gina Hamade...

S6 E30: In this episode, meet writer and investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, actor and writer Mira Sethi, and musician Michelle Zauner. Whether it’s an explosive investigation, a lyrical collection of short stories, or a deeply personal exploration of grief, each of these authors stepped behind the mic to share their work. Hear what the experience was like for each of them. Empire of Pa...

S6 E29: In this episode, meet Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, and the first Asian-American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, Senator Mazie Hirono. Listen in as these authors describe how—and why—they were each inspired to share their remarkable life stories. In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes an...

S6 E28: In this episode, meet writer Cookie Hiponia Everman, actress Ali Stroker, and comedy writer and actor Rachel Wenitsky. Discover how each of these childrens' book authors uniquely experienced what it was like to bring their written words to life in the recording booth. We Belong by Cookie Hiponia Everman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645848/we-belong/ The Chance to Fly by Al...

S6 E26: In this episode, meet co-authors Mike O'Toole and Hugh Kennedy, film critic David Thomson, and journalist Brian Castner. Whether you are a business buff looking for a jolt of inspiration, a film buff seeking behind-the-screen secrets, or a history buff questing after untold stories, you'll want to hear more about each of these author's new audiobooks. Plus, get the inside scoop on what it...

S6 E27: In this episode, meet the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils Jodi Cohen, coauthors Marc and Angel Chernoff, and writer and tech researcher Ximena Vengoechea. Healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy relationships: what better way to start the spring season? Listen in as each of these authors talk about what inspired them to write their books. Plus, hear their stories from the audio recording b...

S6 E24: In this episode, meet writer and musician Jonathan Meiburg, professor of Sustainability Science Dr. Kimberly Nicholas, and professor of Journalism Dr. Sonora Jha. Listen in as each of these authors shares the inspiration behind their books, whether that be a connection found with a remarkable bird of prey, bringing "climate change feels" into everyday conversations, or empowering feminist...

S6 E25: In this episode, meet author, historian, and journalist James Carroll, journalist Grace Olmstead, and neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova. A powerful memoir by a former priest and National Book Award–winning writer. An intimate reflection on America's agricultural heartland and the consequences of "uprooting." A neuroscientist's exploration of how we remember...and why we forget. Step in...

S6 E23: In this special episode of This Is the Author, we’re celebrating National Library Week by asking authors to share some of their favorite library memories. Listen to Jen Sincero, Ethan Kross, Safia Elhillo, Misty Copeland, Ethan Hawke, Jasmine Mans, Mari Andrew, and Seth Godin express the remarkable opportunities that both libraries and librarians provide to individual development and the c...

S6 E22: In this episode meet actress and singer Hilary Duff, human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid, and author and comedian Carrie Seim. Discover the special reason each author had for writing their stories—and why sharing them with children and families is so meaningful. Plus, hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. My Little Brave Girl by Hilary Duff: https://www.penguinrandomhouse...

S6 E21: In this episode, meet Billboard’s VP of Latin Music Leila Cobo, poet, journalist, and writer Roya Hakakian, and sports journalist Julie DiCaro. You’ll hear how sharing diverse perspectives and experiences can create meaningful—and needed—conversations. Plus, find out what it was like for each author to record their audiobook. Decoding "Despacito" by Leila Cobo: https://www.penguinrandomhou...

S6 E20: In this episode, meet therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab, bestselling author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker, and educator and entrepreneur Ellen Petry Leanse. These women all share a similar drive—to help listeners create more happiness in their lives. Listen to them talk about writing their books and, then, recording the audiobooks. Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glove...

S6 E19: In this episode meet founder and CEO of The Life Giving Company Tyler Reagin, professor of management David Weitzner, and business storytelling coach Paul Smith. Learn how these authors realized that they wanted to share stories that could help listeners in their own work, and what the audio recording studio was like. Leading Things You Didn't Start by Tyler Reagin: https://www.penguinrand...

S6 E18: In this episode, meet magazine editor, on-air lifestyle expert, and certified trainer Meaghan B Murphy, Emmy Award-winning television producer Miguel Sancho, and pastor and blogger Kurt Willems. Discover what drove each of these authors to share their personal experiences with readers and listeners and why it was important for them to record their audiobooks. Your Fully Charged Life by Mea...

S6 E17: In this episode, meet author, speaker, and digital strategist Luvvie Ajayi Jones, actress, singer, and film producer Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, and writer, performer, and magician Derek DelGaudio. Go behind the mic with each of these dynamic authors and discover what inspired their books, and what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones:...

S6 E16: In this episode, meet educational psychologist Dr. Michele Borba, political sociology specialist Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, and psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer. Listen in as these authors talk about childhood development, parenting, and unwinding anxiety for all ages. Plus, hear what it was like for each of them to record their audiobooks. Thrivers by Michele Borba, Ed. D.:...

S6 E15: In this episode, meet poet Safia Elhillo, New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott, and poet and artist Jasmine Mans. Listen in as these remarkable wordsmiths talk about the creative process of both writing their books and reading their audiobooks. Plus, hear their insights into the unique intimacy of voice recording. Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo: https://www.penguinrandomho...

S6 E14: In this episode, meet singer-songwriter Christy Nockels, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, and economic and social policy expert Heather McGhee. Listen in as these authors share the on-the-ground experiences and insights that led them to write their books, and what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. The Life You Long For by Christy Nockels: https://www.p...

S6 Ep13: In this episode, meet professor and sleep researcher Dr. Sara Mednick, journalist and writer Tracy Clark-Flory, and functional-medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole. Learn how taking the right nap at the right time can change your life, journey into the heart of desire, and discover how healthy fasting can become an intuitive pleasure (and not a dietary punishment). Plus, go behind the mic...

S6 E12: In this episode, meet pastor Daniel Fusco, relationship experts Carole Robin and David Bradford, and speaker and member of the TODAY Show parenting team Michelle Icard. Go behind the mic to discover what makes each of these authors tick, and the life experiences that have led them to write books on faith, parenting, and the art of building connections both personally and professionally. Cr...

S6 E11: In this episode, meet science writer Tessa Miller, former NFL center Jason Brown, and Emmy Award-winning writer Suleika Jaouad. Whether it's living with chronic illness, finding a spiritual center, or navigating the rocky terrain between "sickness" and "health," each of these authors has written a memoir about moving through tough places. Go behind the mic to hear what it was like for them...

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...

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...

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/br...