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Now in Nonfiction
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Welcome back and happy fall, objectively the best season of the year. After a less-than-idyllic summer of home renovations and pneumonia, I finished strong in a rush of Augustness: last-minute beach trips, an epic Godfather marathon inspired by this and this, and frantic back-to-school prep for my newly minted middle schooler (!) and high school freshman (!!). Now we’re fully in the September swing and I couldn’t be happier. Everything is crisp and fresh: the air, the outfits, the audiobooks. Dig in and find out what has listeners buzzing. From big hits to hidden gems, there’s something for everyone to fall for.
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And the books of the season are…
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Our big fall preview is out, revealing the must-hear titles in every genre from fiction to horror to YA, plus the subgenre so buzzy it got its own category, romantasy. In addition to the dedicated nonfiction section covering history, science, tech, and more, check out our bios & memoirs and well-being categories for more high-profile true stories.
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Harari opens up about Nexus, AI, and truth in the information age
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Speaking of the books of the season, I recently had the privilege of interviewing Yuval Noah Harari in New York. In this era of remote recordings, it was extra-special to share the same physical space and to focus on our conversation rather than the vagaries of technology (though we certainly discussed those). And then to meet the man himself! Incredibly present and insightful, he shared his thoughts on his new book and new narrator, his listening habits and meditation practice, the cultural explosion of Sapiens, and, of course, truth and humanity in the age of AI. Take a listen, it’s one of my favorites ever.
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Celebrating Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month
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Our theme for this year’s Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month is “Cultura Out Loud,” and I can’t think of a better spirit to encapsulate this bold and diverse collection of listens. Centering Latino and Hispanic voices, traditions, and experiences, the titles—some in English, some in Spanish—illuminate a rich tapestry of perspectives across every genre, including nonfiction. If that’s not enough, there’s even a fun quiz to find the perfect listen for you.
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“This is, to me, more than a book. This is a call to action. This is the beginning of what I believe is the next incarnation of the civil rights movement.”
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My colleague Alanna interviewed Dan Slepian, creator of the Pulitzer-nominated podcast Letters from Sing Sing and a new audiobook, The Sing Sing Files, which is shaping up to be one of the most impactful nonfiction releases of the season. In this fascinating chat Slepian talks about his long journey in criminal justice reform, the emotional experience of recording and compiling the material in the audiobook, and the incarcerated men at the center of the story.
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