This Is the Author

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 fell...

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 ca...

S4 E26: In this episode meet, Geraldine Brooks, author of Foreign Correspondence; Jason Baumann, author of The Stonewall Reader; and Stoney Stamper, author of My First Rodeo. From reconnecting with old pen pals to exploring integral and unknown pieces of LGBT history to sharing the ups-and-downs of fatherhood, this episode explores the importance of sharing stories and preserving voices from our p...

S4 E24: In this episode meet, Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Equation; Ashley Neese, author of How to Breathe; and Erin Lowry, author of Broke Milennial Takes On Investing. These three authors decided to write and record their audiobooks in order to share formulas, lessons, and wisdom that will help listeners live a balanced, less stressful life. And, find out which author would cast any of the...

S4 E25: In this episode meet Tyler Kepner, author of K: A HISTORY OF BASEBALL IN TEN PITCHES; Monica L. Smith, author of CITIES; and Matthew Sleeth, author of REFORESTING FAITH. Each of these authors wants to ensure that the history and importance of particular people and places are acknowledged, explored, and celebrated—whether it’s a beloved baseball pitcher, a bustling city, or the beauty of tr...

S4 E23: In this special episode, meet Martha Hall Kelly, bestselling author of Lilac Girls. She tells us about her newest audiobook, Lost Roses which is narrated by four talented narrators: Catherine Taber, Tavia Gilbert, Kathleen Gati and Karissa Vacker. Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly:

S4 E22: In this episode meet Helen Ellis, author of SOUTHERN LADY CODE; Lizzie Post, author of HIGHER ETIQUETTE; and Cathy Guisewite, author of FIFTY THINGS THAT AREN'T MY FAULT. While listening to stories about Southern Lady charm, cannabis etiquette, and Cathy’s famous AACK, you will fall in love with these ladies’ laugh-out-loud honesty about the writing and recording process. Plus learn which...

S4 E21: Library Edition, Part 3: In this special edition of our podcast This Is the Author, we’re celebrating National Library Week by asking authors to share some of their favorite library memories with us. Listen to authors A.S. King, Cathy Guisewite, Deborah Fallows, Jill Schlesinger, Steven Johnson, Pamela Druckerman, Eliza Kennedy, Heather Turgeon, and Alexia Vernon share why libraries are so...

S4 E19: In this episode meet Mira Jacob, author of GOOD TALK; Robert W. Lee, author of A SIN BY ANY OTHER NAME; and Carlotta Walls LaNier, author of A MIGHTY LONG WAY. These authors share their personal narratives, exploring the topics of race, identity, and our country’s history, and will no doubt inspire listeners’ own conversations. And find out which author described their recording process as...

S4 E20: In this episode meet Gigi Gorgeous, author of HE SAID, SHE SAID; Shannon Sedgwick Davis, author of TO STOP A WARLORD; and Kwame Onwuachi, author of NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF. More than one of these authors described the audio recording process as therapeutic. Hear their reasons why, which range from overcoming the childhood fear of being picked to read aloud to completing the final ste...

S4 E17: In this episode meet Carolyn Forché, author of WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD IS TRUE; Eric O’Neill, author of GRAY DAY; and Evan Ratliff, author of THE MASTERMIND. These authors reveal personal truths, undercover spy stories, and dark secrets in their riveting audiobooks. Hear the truth about what it was like to record…including which author had trouble pronouncing United States over and over again....

S4 E18: In this episode meet Emily Arnold McCully, author of DREAMING IN CODE; Matthew Gray Gubler, author of RUMPLE BUTTERCUP; and A.S. King, author of DIG. From illuminating the life of a brilliant mathematician to using a delightfully weird monster to encourage kids to be themselves, the stories these authors bring to life will enthrall listeners. Plus, find out which author can’t distinguish h...

S4 E15: In this episode, meet Alex Kotlowitz, author of AN AMERICAN SUMMER; Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, author of BIASED; and Preet Bharara, author of DOING JUSTICE. These authors’ timely audiobooks explore the complex topics of violence, race, and criminal justice. Hear about the meaningful and influential interviews that contributed to these audiobooks, and how these personal stories and different p...

S4 E16: In this episode, meet Sunita Puri, author of THAT GOOD NIGHT; Oren Jay Sofer, author of SAY WHAT YOU MEAN; and Serene Jones, author of CALL IT GRACE. By sharing spiritual lessons and life skills, these authors aim to help listeners communicate their needs and achieve more meaningful lives. Plus, discover which author’s dream narrator is Bryan Cranston. That Good Night by Sunita Puri: https...

S4 E14: In this episode, meet Helen Oyeyemi, author of GINGERBREAD; Halle Butler, author of THE NEW ME; and Chris Bohjalian, author of WINGSPAN. It’s a rare treat when fiction authors step behind the mic to read their written words aloud—and, luckily, each of these authors had a blast! Plus, discover which famous (classic) author has the best gingerbread recipe. Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi: https...

S4 E13: In this episode meet David Dean Bottrell, author of WORKING ACTOR; Laura Vanderkam, author of JULIET'S SCHOOL OF POSSIBILITIES; and Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, authors of THE HOME EDIT. Whether it’s making a dream career come true, learning how to manage your time efficiently, or organizing your home, each of these authors wants to help make listeners lives’ easier. And catch which aut...

S4 E12: In this episode, meet Amber Tamblyn, author of ERA OF IGNITION; Laurie Halse Anderson, author of SHOUT; and Joan Chittister, author of THE TIME IS NOW. Each of these women are contributing to and growing the conversations surrounding sexual assault, the power of the #metoo movement, and the importance of standing up for what we believe in. Plus, find out which of these impassioned activist...

S4 E11: In this episode, meet Jacob Tobia, author of Sissy; Abby Maslin, author of Love You Hard, and Andrew Rannells, author of Too Much is Not Enough. These illuminating memoirs that explore the value of trans storytelling, a different kind of love story that’s far from a fairy tale, and the early career wins that led to a success on the stage and screen - will assure listeners that they aren’t...

S4 E10: In this episode, meet Dr. Lisa Damour, a psychologist and New York Times contributor; David Wallace-Wells, a deputy editor at New York magazine; and Judith Grisel, a behavioral neuroscientist. From brain science to earth science, the topics these authors’ audios address add much-needed conversation to understanding anxiety, addiction and climate change. Plus, hear why you may rethink how y...

S4 E09: In this episode, meet creator of Millennial Money, Grant Sabatier, artist and lead pastor of Mosaic, Erwin Raphael McManus, and businessman Aaron Dignan. As you listen to each of these authors talk about their audiobooks, their messages of taking action will inspire you—whether at work, with your finances, or within yourself—to enable a fuller life. And, find out which author said that nar...

S4 E08: In this episode, meet Jodie Patterson, a social activist, entrepreneur, and writer; Susan Packard, cofounder of HGTV; and Ayelet Tsabari, an award-winning writer. Hear about the intense emotional journeys that took place behind the mic in bringing these books to life and how their recording processes were affected by sharing their vulnerabilities. Plus, hear why one author’s dream narrator...

S4 E07: In this episode, meet award-winning journalist, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo; award-winning author (and former oceanographer) Padma Venkatraman; and owner and creator of The Homeschool Alliance, Julie Bogart. Drawing on inspiration from childhood memories, travel adventures, and insights in education, hear why each of these authors are excited to share the...

S4 E06: In this episode, meet bestselling author Jill Santopolo, inspirational speaker and CEO of Creative Trespassing Tania Katan, and founder of Girls Who Code Reshma Saujani. Hear why recording an audiobook is just plain FUN – despite it being hard – and why one author needed permission to have fun recording it. These authors’ audiobooks will encourage listeners to look at things in a new light...

S4 E05: In this episode, meet Jill Schlesinger, business analyst for CBS News; Cynthia Johnson, an entrepreneur, marketer, and speaker; and Liz Fosslien, an illustrator and marketing and design consultant. Become inspired to change the way you think about money, to develop a person brand, and to recognize and learn from emotions in the workplace thanks to these three authors and the stories they s...

S04 E04: In this episode, meet bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber, film critic and historian David Thomson, and adventurous debut author Will Hunt. Hear the personal stories and moments and movies that inspired their audiobooks. Plus, hear which author would want Lisa Simpson to narrate her audiobook. Enjoy! Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/247945/shamel...