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.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625716/home-is-not-a-country/ Dusk, Night, Dawn by Anne Lamott: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/634388/dusk-night-dawn/ Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624673/black-girl-call-home/

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S6 E15: Safia Elhillo, Anne Lamott, and Jasmine Mans

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.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623751/the-life-you-long-for/ The Daughters of Kobani by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591561/the-daughters-of-kobani/ The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564989/the-sum-of-us/

S6 E14: Christy Nockels, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, and Heather McGhee

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 to hear what it was like for each of these authors to record their audiobooks. Take a Nap! Change Your Life by Sara Mednick: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/672936/take-a-nap-change-your-life/ Want Me by Tracy Clark-Flory: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/611490/want-me/ Intuitive Fasting by Dr. Will Cole: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/654210/intuitive-fasting/

S6 E13: Sara Mednick, Tracy Clark-Flory, and Dr. Will Cole

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. Crazy Happy by Daniel Fusco: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624574/crazy-happy/ Connect by David Bradford, PhD and Carole Robin, PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645809/connect/ Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen by Michelle Icard: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623740/fourteen-talks-by-age-fourteen/

S6 E12: Daniel Fusco, Carole Robin and David Bradford, and Michelle Icard

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 to read their audiobooks, and what surprised them most about the recording process. What Doesn't Kill You by Tessa Miller: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/672335/what-doesnt-kill-you/ Centered by Jason Brown with Paul Asay: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646244/centered/ Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/540210/between-two-kingdoms/

S6 E11: Tessa Miller, Jason Brown, and Suleika Jaouad

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 by Adib Khorram: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621983/seven-special-somethings-a-nowruz-story/ The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671421/the-girls-ive-been/ Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers) by Benjamin Dreyer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625381/dreyers-english-adapted-for-young-readers/

S6 E10: Adib Khorram, Tess Sharpe, and Benjamin Dreyer

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-an-ex-country/ A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/235750/a-bright-ray-of-darkness/ God I Feel Modern Tonight by Catherine Cohen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/659738/god-i-feel-modern-tonight/

S6 E9: Randa Jarrar, Ethan Hawke, and Catherine Cohen

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/bravey/ Chatter by Ethan Kross: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/575664/chatter/ Hope Rising by Kim Meeder: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/112881/hope-rising/

S6 E8: Alexi Pappas, Ethan Kross, and Kim Meeder

S6 E7: In this episode, meet economist Todd Buchholz, estate planning attorney Laura Meier, and bestselling author James Rickards. In each of these authors’ audiobooks they share their extensive knowledge about the economy and personal finances to guide listeners through sometimes daunting and complex systems. Now, go with these authors into the studio and hear what their experiences behind the mic was like. New Ideas from Dead Economists by Todd G. Buchholz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/300163/new-ideas-from-dead-economists/ The Family Nest Egg by Laura Meier: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/676066/the-family-nest-egg/ The New Great Depression by James Rickards: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/669009/the-new-great-depression/

S6 E7: Todd Buchholz, Laura Meier, and James Rickards

S6 E6: In this episode, meet naturopathic medical doctor Alan Christianson, cognitive psychologist Therese Huston, and retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney. Listen in to hear how each of these authors was inspired to write their books in order to help others—and then discover what it was like for them to be in the recording booth. The Thyroid Reset Diet by Dr. Alan Christianson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623125/the-thyroid-reset-diet/ Let's Talk by Therese Huston: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612816/lets-talk/ The Attributes by Rich Diviney: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623817/the-attributes/

S6 E6: Alan Christianson, Therese Huston, and Rich Diviney

S6 Ep 5: In this episode, meet world-renowned sommelier Aldo Sohm, co-founders of the beloved restaurant The Grey, Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano, and blogger and farmer Caitlin Henderson. Go behind the mic as each of these authors shares stories of the role that food, wine, community, and family play in each of their lives - from founding beloved restaurants to chronicling life on a farm. Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602485/wine-simple/ Black, White, and The Grey by Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602192/black-white-and-the-grey/ Faith, Farming, and Family Caitlin Henderson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612259/faith-farming-and-family/

S6 E5: Aldo Sohm, Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano, and Caitlin Henderson

S6 Ep 4: In this episode, meet writer and illustrator Mari Andrew, speaker and journalist Antonio Neves, and author and professor Emily Rapp Black. Go behind the mic with these authors and hear what inspired them to write their books, and the ins and outs of what it was like for them to narrate their own work. Am I There Yet? by Mari Andrew: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557582/am-i-there-yet/ Stop Living on Autopilot by Antonio Neves: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622583/stop-living-on-autopilot/ Sanctuary by Emily Rapp Black: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/574505/sanctuary/

S6 E4: Mari Andrew, Antonio Neves, and Emily Rapp Black

S6 Ep 2: In this episode, meet writer, poet, and educator Mahogany L. Browne, musician and author Andrew Peterson, and baseball player and former quarterback, Tim Tebow. Listen in as each of these authors talks about the experience of writing and recording their latest audiobooks for young listeners. Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625333/chlorine-sky/ See the Wingfeather Saga and all books by Andrew Peterson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/search/?q=Andrew+Peterson Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember by Tim Tebow: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653428/bronco-and-friends-a-party-to-remember/

S6 E2: Mahogany L. Browne, Andrew Peterson, and Tim Tebow

S6 Ep 3: In this episode, meet travel writer and poet Gretel Ehrlich, Rabbi Steve Leder, and author and mediator Toni Nieuwhof. Whether it's finding solace in nature, beauty in grief, or fresh insight into difficult relationships, each of these authors has written and narrated audiobooks about moving from narrow spots into open, expansive spaces. Listen in to hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/303421/the-solace-of-open-spaces/ The Beauty of What Remains by Steve Leder: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623578/the-beauty-of-what-remains/ Before You Split by Toni Nieuwhof: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/604147/before-you-split/

S6 E3: Gretel Ehrlich, Rabbi Steve Leder, and Toni Nieuwhof

S6 Ep 1: In this episode, meet journalist Tom Vanderbilt, sex educator Allison Moon, and professor of neuroscience and psychology Dr. Carl L. Hart. What better way to kick off January than to try something new - whether that be in your working life, in your free time, or even (dare we say it?) in the bedroom. Go behind the mic to hear where these authors' boundless curiosity and extensive research took them - and where it might take you. Beginners by Tom Vanderbilt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/551938/beginners/ Getting It by Allison Moon: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/610453/getting-it/ Drug Use for Grown-Ups by Dr. Carl L. Hart: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/534657/drug-use-for-grown-ups/

S6 E1: Tom Vanderbilt, Allison Moon, and Dr. Carl L. Hart

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