ABC: The Underground Railroad and Underground Airlines

ABC: The Underground Railroad and Underground Airlines: Katy Waldman is joined by Slate's Laura Miller and Jamelle Bouie to compare and contrast Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad and the new book by Ben Winters Underground Airlines. by Slate Books

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ABC: Shrill: Katy Waldman is joined by Slate's Meg Wiegand and Nora Caplan-Bricker to talk about Lindy West's confident book Shrill. by Slate Books

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ABC: Moonglow by Michael Chabon: Katy Waldman is joined by Slate's Gabriel Roth and Jacob Brogan to Michael Chabon's new novel Moonglow. by Slate Books

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ABC: The Girls: Katy Waldman is joined by NPR's Hanna Rosin and Slate's Laura Bennett to sort through their respective feelings on Emma Cline's novel, The Girls. by Slate Books

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ABC: Bob Dylan's The Lyrics: 1961-2012: Slate's Katy Waldman, John Dickerson of Face the Nation, and writer and poet Meghan O'Rourke discuss Bob Dylan's The Lyrics: 1961-2012. by Slate Books

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FIND ME by André Aciman, read by Michael Stuhlbarg: Revisit Elio and Oliver and the themes of love, longing, and relationships in this highly anticipated sequel to CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. A beautifully written book, elegantly performed by narrator Michael Stuhlbarg. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Revisiting Baldwin vs. Buckley: Nicholas Buccola talks about “The Fire Is Upon Us,” and Lydia Millet discusses “The Children’s Bible.” by The Book Review

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TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia, read by Amir Abdullah: When Tristan falls through a hole into another world where the sea is on fire, chasing down his friend’s stolen journal—you know you’re in for a wild ride. Journey to Alke as Tristan joins a fight for freedom with African-American and West African gods. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Interview with Billie Fulford-Brown: 2020 Best Audiobooks: HEADLINERS and the year’s best romance audiobooks by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Launching 2020 SYNC Audiobooks for Teens: Free summer audiobooks for teens! by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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THE SECRET COMMONWEALTH by Philip Pullman, read by Michael Sheen: Michael Sheen throws himself wholeheartedly into narrating this sequel to LA BELLE SAUVAGE. Lyra is now 20, and she and her daemon Pantalaimon can barely stand one another. Their conflict is a catalyst for journeys around the world. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK by James Baldwin, read by Bahni Turpin: The basis for Barry Jenkins’s recent film—a story of great love and great injustice. Narrator Bahni Turpin delivers the raw power of Baldwin’s storytelling, and the sweet love of Tish and Fonny. As timely now as when it was published in 1974. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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NOTHING TO SEE HERE by Kevin Wilson, read by Marin Ireland: Madison is married to a U.S. Senator who is up for Secretary of State—the only problem is that her stepchildren spontaneously combust. Her friend Lillian becomes their “governess” and has the chance to make a difference in their lives in this audiobook. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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THE BOOK OF TWO WAYS by Jodi Picoult, read by Patti Murin: Explore what comes after surviving a plane crash by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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S5. Ep 13: Dan Chaon reads an excerpt from his new book "Sleepwalk": Dan Chaon reads an excerpt from his new book "Sleepwalk" by The Process

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ABC: A Manual for Cleaning Women: Critics Christina Cauterucci, Mark Harris, and Katy Waldman discuss Lucia Berlin's dazzling short story collection. Slate's Audio Book Club is brought to you by Audible.com, with more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30- by Slate Books

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Andy Miller: Author, editor and podcaster Andy Miller is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore: “Bob Dylan is not a safe option!” “The heritage industry around the Beatles and Dylan is neutering the anarchy of the music. The world sees me as just another bloke buying a Dad Rock box set at Christmas. But it’s not a hygienic vision of what rock ‘n’ roll used to be. It is what rock ‘n’ roll used to be!”. Other trenchant Miller observations include: “Tarantula is an incredibly rewarding book. Take a hit!” And “I loved the Highway 61 album for its absolute sledgehammer horrible noise. The whole sound is assaulting you.” And “Shadow Kingdom. Why wasn’t it called Masked And Anonymous?” Crank up your stereo and take a bracing 58-minute hit with the Dylan Fan’s Dylan Fan. Andy Miller’s most recent book is The Year of Reading Dangerously (“High Fidelity for bookworms” – The Telegraph). He has also written books about how much he likes the Kinks (The Kinks Are The Village Green Preser by Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan

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THE GIVER OF STARS by Jojo Moyes, read by Julia Whelan: Journey through 1930s Appalachia with the Packhorse Librarians in a new historical fiction listen. Julia Whelan’s gifted narration and the lush descriptions of the rural landscape in Jojo Moyes’s latest make this an audiobook to remember. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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A MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT by David Baldacci, read by Brittany Pressley, Kyf Brewer: Countdown to midnight with David Baldacci’s latest thriller. Jo Reed and Jonathan Smith discuss this audiobook’s unusual narration which adds to the tension and edginess. Brittany Pressley and Kyf Brewer blend their styles seamlessly. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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AudioFile Favorites: THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman, read by Philip Pullman and a Full Cast: The audiobook we’ve recommended for 20 years—THE GOLDEN COMPASS—gets a new shout-out for the exceptional full-cast performance. Listen or re-listen before the BBC/HBO series “His Dark Materials” debuts later this fall. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Ep. 11 - Interview with Book Influencer Kim Christenson: A Hygge Book Chat by The LitJoy Podcast with Kelly and Alix

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GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN by Talia Hibbert, read by Adjoa Andoh: Perfect weekend listening. Chloe Brown wants to change her life, and she enlists her tattooed super, Redford Morgan, to help her check items off her “get a life” list. Adjoa Andoh’s lively narration enhances this steamy British contemporary romance. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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ABC: Better Living Through Criticism: Critics Katy Waldman, Laura Miller, and Laura Bennett discuss A.O. Scott’s insightful new book, Better Living Through Criticism. by Slate Books

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WRITER 388: Meet Kelli Hawkins, author of 'Other People's Houses'. by So You Want to be a Writer

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THE TURNOUT by Megan Abbott, read by Cassandra Campbell: A dark, compelling tale of family and deception by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Horror Out Loud: Joe Hill and Dennis Boutsikaris in Conversation: What makes your favorite horror audiobooks so good? Author Joe Hill and narrator Dennis Boutsikaris join host Jo Reed for a conversation about collaborating on the STRANGE WEATHER audiobook. Fans will love these insights into the creative process. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Episode 57: A Sherlockian Halloween: "No ghosts need apply." [SUSS] Holmes and the occult is our subject for this Halloween episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, and we're joined by editor and author , who together with J.R. Campbell edited , , and , joins... by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

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IF IT BLEEDS by Stephen King, read by Will Patton, Danny Burstein, Steven Weber: Four captivating horror novellas performed by masterful narrators. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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MORE MYSELF by Alicia Keys, read by Alicia Keys and a celebrity cast: Hear Alicia Keys’s story of being true to herself and fighting for her beliefs. by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Nicholas Boulton — 2023 Golden Voice Narrator: Celebrating the stars of the audiobook universe by Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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