This Is The Author

S5 Ep 57: In this episode, meet ballet dancer Misty Copeland, artist and producer D.J. Steinberg, and playwright, musician, and educator Amyra León. Bunheads by Misty Copeland: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/545451/bunheads/ Firebird by Misty Copeland: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/314568/firebird/ Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/308811/kindergarten-here-i-come/ Concrete Kids by Amyra León: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612189/concrete-kids/

S5 Ep 56: In this episode, meet Shelby Forsythia, podcast host and author of Your Grief Your Way, Ambi Kavanagh, podcast host and author of Chakras & Self-Care, and Kathryn Nicolai, podcast host and author of Nothing Much Happens: Cozy and Calming Stories to Soothe Your Mind and Help You Sleep. Your Grief, Your Way by Shelby Forsythia: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/666194/your-grief-your-way/ Chakras & Self-Care by Ambi Kavanagh: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653593/chakras-and-self-care/ Nothing Much Happens by Kathryn Nicolai: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645700/nothing-much-happens/

S5 Ep 55: In this episode meet, actor, speaker, and Goodwill Ambassador Ger Duany, advocate and activist Erin Brokovich, and journalist Matthew Yglesias. Walk Toward the Rising Sun by Ger Duany: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/552032/walk-toward-the-rising-sun/ Superman's Not Coming by Erin Brockovich: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/555747/supermans-not-coming/ One Billion Americans by Matthew Yglesias: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636499/one-billion-americans/

S5 Ep 54: In this episode, meet novelist and journalist Hari Kunzru, poet and critic Dan Chiasson, and professor and author Deborah Tannen. Red Pill by Hari Kunzru: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/544565/red-pill/ The Math Campers by Dan Chiasson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646885/the-math-campers/ Finding My Father by Deborah Tannen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/251702/finding-my-father/

S5 Ep 53: In this episode, meet farmer and entrepreneur Sarah Frey, writer and clothes historian Kate Sekules, and chef David Chang. The Growing Season by Sarah Frey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/610559/the-growing-season/ Mend! by Kate Sekules: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/617245/mend/ Eat a Peach by David Chang: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/552829/eat-a-peach/

S5 Ep 52: In this episode, meet author and speaker Laura Vanderkam and CEO and entrepreneur Robert Glazer. The New Corner Office by Laura Vanderkam: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667807/the-new-corner-office/ Friday Forward by Robert Glazer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/670198/friday-forward/

S5 Ep 51: In this episode, meet creator of the Lazy Genius movement Kendra Adachi, financial author Jason Kelly, and tech and lifestyle entrepreneur John Roa. The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608850/the-lazy-genius-way/ The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing by Jason Kelly: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/311806/the-neatest-little-guide-to-stock-market-investing/ A Practical Way to Get Rich . . . and Die Trying by John Roa: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635132/a-practical-way-to-get-rich-and-die-trying/

S5 Ep 48: In this episode, meet Madeleine Ryan, Christine Gutierrez, and David Eagleman. The human brain is a fascinating world unto itself, and each one of these authors takes a deep dive into that ever-changing neuro-landscape, exploring how our biology and our psyches process the world. Go behind the mic to hear their varied perspectives and listen to clips from their audiobooks; the experience may just get you thinking more about how you think. A Room Called Earth by Madeleine Ryan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625174/a-room-called-earth/ I Am Diosa by Christine Gutierrez: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612802/i-am-diosa/ Livewired by David Eagleman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/217866/livewired/

In this episode, meet Chris Pegula, Tina Payne Bryson, and John Beede. Whether you are becoming a parent for the first time, seeking solid baby advice in a sea of information, or raising boys to become kind and compassionate men, each of these authors have parenting insights to share to help you and your family learn and grow together. Join them in the booth as they talk about recording their audiobooks---and their own audio listening habits. Diaper Dude by Chris Pegula and Frank Meyer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/537133/diaper-dude/ The Bottom Line for Baby by Tina Payne Bryson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/611679/the-bottom-line-for-baby/ The Warrior Challenge by John Beede: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624716/the-warrior-challenge/

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! In another special Library Love edition of This is the Author, we hear from beloved authors who share their fondest library memories, and why libraries mean so very much to them. Listen to authors Eddie Glaude, John O'Leary, Conor Knighton, Matt Alt, and Kent Russell as they share their love for this vital community resource and why a library “feels like you’re home.”

S5 Ep 47: In this episode, meet Daniel Nayeri, Paola Mendoza, and brother and sister co-authors Maia and Alex Shibutani. Storytelling, creativity, activism, and friendship are all themes that ring out in these behind-the-mic interviews. Listen in to hear more, plus discover a side of the "Shib Sibs" that you've never heard before. Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623044/everything-sad-is-untrue/ Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/610887/sanctuary/ Kudo Kids: The Mystery of the Masked Medalist by Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani and Michelle Schusterman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/609779/kudo-kids-the-mystery-of-the-masked-medalist/

S5 Ep 45: In this episode, meet Kelly Treleaven, Justin Taylor, and Meghan Leahy. Join each of these authors in the recording booth as they discuss their news books, the complexities of teaching and learning, and the intimacy that the audio format can bring to the written word. Love, Teach by Kelly Treleaven: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/561720/love-teach/ Riding with the Ghost by Justin Taylor: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/609916/riding-with-the-ghost/ Parenting Outside the Lines by Meghan Leahy: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602361/parenting-outside-the-lines/

S5 Ep 46: In this episode, meet husband and wife co-authors Harold Earls and Rachel Earls, Carlos Whittaker, and Becky Thompson. These authors have each written books about how their faith has helped them move forward in difficult times and live life to the fullest. Now, step into the audio booth to hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. A Higher Calling by Harold Earls, IV and Rachel Earls: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608038/a-higher-calling/ Enter Wild by Carlos Whittaker: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/609862/enter-wild/ Peace by Becky Thompson and Tim Clinton: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580158/peace/

S5 Ep 43: In this episode, meet art curator Kimberly Drew and teenage entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer. Go behind the mic with these authors and find out not only what inspired them to write their books, but also what's unique about listening to the audiobook edition. Plus, get their most recent audio recommendations. This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612188/this-is-what-i-know-about-art/ Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid by Mikaila Ulmer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/609675/bee-fearless-dream-like-a-kid/

S5 Ep 42: Welcome to another episode of This is the Author In Conversation, a more personal behind-the-mic chat with our authors in the audiobooks studio. In this episode, we invite you into the sound booth with entrepreneur and business strategist Mike Michalowicz, author and narrator of The Pumpkin Plan and Fix This Next. Starting, maintaining, and reinvigorating a business isn't simple; but in both The Pumpkin Plan and Fix This Next Mike Michalowicz explains systems that every businessperson, entrepreneur, and employee can put in place to draw more satisfaction---and more success---from what they do. Listen in to hear Mike answer questions submitted directly from his readers (and expertly read in the studio by his audiobook director, Scott Cresswell). Learn about Mike's recording process, how The Pumpkin Plan has evolved over its ten year history, and how Fix This Next came to be Mike's "hub book." Plus, discover Mike's most productive writing spot---his answer will definitely surprise you. The Pumpkin P

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! In this special Library Love edition of This is the Author, we hear from beloved authors who share their fondest library memories, and why their library means so very much to them. Listen to Erik Larson, Gail Caldwell, Anne Applebaum, Maria Konnikova, Rick Hanson, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, and Andy Boyle as they share anecdotes about their experiences as children within the library space, as well as stories about how they work and find inspiration in the library.

S5 Ep 41: In this episode, meet Will Doig, Anne Applebaum, and the storyteller known as "The Captain." These authors have written compelling narratives that combine history and current events, from Will Doig's tracking of China's advances in high speed rail, to Anne Applebaum's examination of how and why democracies around the world are turning towards authoritarianism. And to add a splash of irreverence to the mix, "The Captain" has a few hot takes on "history lessons you should have learned in school." Now, listen in to hear each of these authors talk about recording their audiobooks. High-Speed Empire by Will Doig: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636485/high-speed-empire/ Twilight of Democracy by Anne Applebaum: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621076/twilight-of-democracy/ F*cking History by The Captain: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/629853/fcking-history/

S5 Ep 40: In this episode, meet Meredith Talusan, Susan Burton, and Gail Caldwell. These authors have each written nuanced and highly personal memoirs about the experiences that continue to shape their lives. Listen in to hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. Plus, find out how mispronouncing a word during recording led one author to examine her relationship to the very word itself. Fairest by Meredith Talusan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/598149/fairest/ Empty by Susan Burton: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/214241/empty/ Bright Precious Thing by Gail Caldwell: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/566058/bright-precious-thing/

S5 Ep 39: In this episode, meet Matt Alt, A. Kendra Greene, and Kent Russell. In their new audiobooks, each of these authors takes a deep dive into the intersection of geography and culture, and the ways in which a product, artifact, or lived experience that is grounded in the local can expand into the global, influencing all of us. Listen in as they describe what it was like to record their audiobooks. Plus, discover the perfect audiobook to listen to while “circling deeper into eternal torment.” Pure Invention by Matt Alt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/609076/pure-invention/ The Museum of Whales You Will Never See by A. Kendra Greene: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/617712/the-museum-of-whales-you-will-never-see/ In the Land of Good Living by Kent Russell: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/572875/in-the-land-of-good-living/

S5 Ep 38: In this episode, meet Andrew Coté, Jennifer Ackerman, and Maria Konnikova. It's remarkable what we can learn when we take the time to observe behavior, without obscuring it with what we think we know. Each of these authors writes about what can be learned when we truly open our eyes: to bees, to birds, and yes, to bluffs. Now, go behind the mic to hear them talk about recording their audiobooks. Honey and Venom by Andrew Coté: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586299/honey-and-venom/ The Bird Way by Jennifer Ackerman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550915/the-bird-way/ The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/562852/the-biggest-bluff/