This Is The Author

S4 E46: In this episode meet Sister Helen Prejean, author of RIVER OF FIRE; Mat Best, author of THANK YOU FOR MY SERVICE; and Mike Donehey, author of FINDING GOD’S LIFE FOR MY WILL. Each of these authors shares their personal story in an honest, authentic voice that will make listeners reconsider everything from religion to life in the army. And find out which author would cast Chris Pratt as their audiobook narrator. RIVER OF FIRE by Sister Helen Prejean: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/133675/river-of-fire/ THANK YOU FOR MY SERVICE by Mat Best: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557219/thank-you-for-my-service/ FINDING GOD’S LIFE FOR MY WILL by Mike Donehey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586107/finding-gods-life-for-my-will/

S4 E44: In this episode meet Gretchen McCulloch, author of BECAUSE INTERNET; Jia Tolentino, author of TRICK MIRROR; and Carrie Goldberg, author of NOBODY’S VICTIM. These women explore different facets of today’s culture and society—everything from the internet’s effect on language to reality TV and wedding culture to society’s treatment of victims of assault. Then find out which author finally took a stand in the gif (jiff) versus gif debate! Because Internet by Gretchen McCulloch: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/540664/because-internet/ Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/567511/trick-mirror/ Nobody's Victim by Carrie Goldberg and Jeannine Amber: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563897/nobodys-victim/

S4 E45: In this episode meet Monica Swanson, author of BOY MOM; Hannah Shaw, author of TINY BUT MIGHTY; and Oren Klaff, author of FLIP THE SCRIPT. The life lessons these authors share will appeal to everyone from animal lovers to parents to business owners. Plus discover which author was inspired by the audiobook BIG MAGIC, by Elizabeth Gilbert. Boy Mom by Monica Swanson and Wendy Speake: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580301/boy-mom/ Tiny But Mighty by Hannah Shaw: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591628/tiny-but-mighty/ Flip the Script by Oren Klaff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564813/flip-the-script/

S4 E43: In this episode meet Julianna Miner, author of RAISING A SCREEN-SMART KID; Reverend Molly Baskette & Dr. Ellen O’Donnell, authors of BLESS THIS MESS; and Natalie Wexler, author of THE KNOWLEDGE GAP. When it comes to parenting and education, there is a lot of content out there, and this can feel overwhelming. These authors hope to share their knowledge and experience with listeners in order to educate and guide them. Plus find out why one author struggled with pronouncing the word ‘data.’ Raising a Screen-Smart Kid by Julianna Miner: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558408/raising-a-screen-smart-kid/ Bless This Mess by Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602309/bless-this-mess/ The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/547653/the-knowledge-gap/

S4 E42: In this episode meet Mollie Hemingway, co-author of JUSTICE ON TRIAL; Janet Messineo, author of CASTING INTO THE LIGHT; and Bruce Deel, author of TRUST FIRST. These audiobooks allow the listener to go behind the scenes of a monumental news event, to see through a woman’s point of view in the male-dominated world of fishing, and to become inspired to help others. Plus discover which author is excited for her mom to hear the audiobook. Justice on Trial by Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/618205/justice-on-trial/ Casting into the Light by Janet Messineo: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/576850/casting-into-the-light/ Trust First by Sara Grace and Bruce Deel: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/588937/trust-first/

S4 E41: In this episode meet Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, authors of HOW TO SKIMM YOUR LIFE; Kristy Shen, co-author of QUIT LIKE A MILLIONAIRE; and Summer Rayne Oakes, author of HOW TO MAKE A PLANT LOVE YOU. With topics like making day-to-day tasks easier, learning about money, and caring for plants, these books were inspired by these women’s desire to help others. Plus, discover which author’s dream narrator is Lorelei King—the voice behind Stephanie Plum. How to Skimm Your Life by The Skimm: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/606226/how-to-skimm-your-life/ Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen, Bryce Leung and JL Collins: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592323/quit-like-a-millionaire/ How to Make a Plant Love You by Summer Rayne Oakes: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/599282/how-to-make-a-plant-love-you/

S4 E40: In this episode meet Vivian Mabuni, author of OPEN HANDS, WILLING HEART; Laura Lynne Jackson, author of SIGNS; and Nathan Finochio, author of HEARING GOD. These authors are all about connection and guidance, and their audiobooks will help you find your anchor and guide you to a fulfilled life by connecting to God, the Other Side, or to others. Plus find out why one author chose LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE as her last great audiobook listen. Open Hands, Willing Heart by Jennie Allen and Vivian Mabuni: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573381/open-hands-willing-heart/ Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/554649/signs/ Hearing God by Nathan Finochio: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573380/hearing-god/

S4 E39: In this episode meet Ruth Reichl, author of SAVE ME THE PLUMS; Emily Nussbaum, author of I LIKE TO WATCH; and Emilie Pine, author of NOTES TO SELF. Each of these nonfiction writers shares work inspired by her life, whether it’s a memoir about her career or essays about personal-yet-universal experiences. And find out which writer would cast Julia Whelan as her dream narrator. Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/210646/save-me-the-plums/ I Like to Watch by Emily Nussbaum: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563025/i-like-to-watch/ Notes to Self by Emilie Pine: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/607959/notes-to-self/

S4 E37: In this episode meet Elaine Welteroth, author of MORE THAN ENOUGH; Amber Scorah, author of LEAVING THE WITNESS; and Tiffany Jenkins, author of HIGH ACHIEVER. These women share their personal journeys—complete with mistakes and hardships—in such an intimate and vulnerable way that listeners will be inspired to examine their own lives and spark conversations with those around them. Plus find out which author describes the recording process as being “a little bit like therapy.” More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/598362/more-than-enough/ Leaving the Witness by Amber Scorah: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/549565/leaving-the-witness/ High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612800/high-achiever/

S4 E38: In this episode meet Jon Meacham, co-author of SONGS OF AMERICA; Matthew Stanley, author of EINSTEIN’S WAR; and Steve Sheinkin, author of AMELIA EARHART AND THE FLYING CHARIOT. History is the driving force behind each of these authors’ audiobooks. These authors use storytelling as a way to engage and connect listeners to the past, to topics ranging from American music to Amelia Earhart to World War I. Even non-history buffs will fall in love with history after listening to each author talk about his audiobook. Then find out which author would cast Helen Mirren as his audiobook narrator. Songs of America by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/612367/songs-of-america/ Einstein's War by Matthew Stanley: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608113/einsteins-war/ Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot by Steve Sheinkin: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563483/amelia-earhart-and-the-flying-chariot/

S4 E36: In this episode meet Ocean Vuong, author of ON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS; Jamil Zaki, author of THE WAR FOR KINDNESS; and Winona Guo & Priya Vulchi, authors of TELL ME WHO YOU ARE. By sharing their stories, these authors are breaking down barriers from language to race in order to help people find commonalities and connection. Discover which author would have a famed DEAD POETS SOCIETY actor narrate their audiobook. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/600633/on-earth-were-briefly-gorgeous/ The War for Kindness by Jamil Zaki: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550616/the-war-for-kindness/ ell Me Who You Are by Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/602186/tell-me-who-you-are/

S4 E35: In this episode meet Larry Diamond, author of ILL WINDS; Amanda Little, author of THE FATE AND THE FOOD; and Elliot Ackerman, author of PLACES AND NAMES. Each of these authors tackles necessary and timely subjects in their audiobooks, from the alarming rise of anti-democratic politics around the world to climate change. Listeners will come away with a new understanding of the world after hearing from these authors. Plus, find out why one author would cast Will Ferrell to read his audiobook. Ill Winds by Larry Diamond: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/588987/ill-winds/ The Fate of Food by Amanda Little: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/536426/the-fate-of-food/ Places and Names by Elliot Ackerman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580119/places-and-names/

S4 E34: In this episode meet Jennifer Pastiloff, author of ON BEING HUMAN; Megan Monahan, author of DON’T HATE, MEDITATE!; and Ayaz Virji, author of LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. These authors share messages of happiness, lightness, and hope in their audiobooks. They will inspire listeners to find each of these feelings in their own lives, and to make a change within themselves and in the world around them. And hear how one author couldn’t decide between two dream narrators: Idris Elba and Michelle Obama. On Being Human by Jennifer Pastiloff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/579736/on-being-human/ Don't Hate, Meditate! by Megan Monahan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592542/dont-hate-meditate/ Love Thy Neighbor by Alan Eisenstock and Ayaz Virji, M.D.: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591608/love-thy-neighbor/

S4 E33: In this episode meet Jane Green, author of THE FRIENDS WE KEEP; Leah Hager Cohen, author of STRANGERS & COUSINS; and Belinda Luscombe, author of MARRIAGEOLOGY. At the heart of each of these audiobooks is the idea that relationships shape us, from friends and families to lovers and spouses. Indeed, these women are excited about the relationship between themselves and you, the listener. Plus discover which author found accent inspiration from the audiobook A GAME OF THRONES and the rest of the series. The Friends We Keep by Jane Green: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/540213/the-friends-we-keep/ Strangers and Cousins by Leah Hager Cohen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/318957/strangers-and-cousins/ Marriageology by Belinda Luscombe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/556998/marriageology/

S4 E32: In this episode meet Robert Knott, author of ROBERT B. PARKER’S BUCKSKIN; Eric Liu, author of BECOME AMERICA; and Jill Lepore, author of THIS AMERICA. Told in varying styles, from a beloved and uniquely American genre of fiction to meditations about our country today, these audiobooks all took inspiration from the history of the United States of America. Plus, find out which author has been told he sounds just like actor Rob Lowe. Robert B. Parker's Buckskin by Robert Knott: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557797/robert-b-parkers-buckskin/ Become America by Eric Liu: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/608645/become-america/ This America by Jill Lepore: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621073/this-america/

S4 E31: In this episode, meet John Cena, author of ELBOW GREASE; Ashley Iaconetti & Jared Haibon, authors of LUCY & CLARK; and Jesselyn Silva, author of MY CORNER OF THE RING. Whether by encouraging kids to never give up, to have the confidence to make new friends, or to achieve their dreams, these authors all hope their audiobooks will inspire young listeners. Plus, find out which author’s dream narrator would be Jack Black. Elbow Grease by John Cena: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564705/elbow-grease/ Lucy & Clark by Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621077/lucy-and-clark/ My Corner of the Ring by Jesselyn Silva: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/588592/my-corner-of-the-ring/

S4 E30: In this episode, meet Ann Bausum, author of Viral; Matt McCarthy, author of Superbugs; and Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking. From potentially life-threatening illnesses to the death penalty as a part of our criminal justice system, the often-overlooked and complicated topics explored by each of these authors will educate and inspire listeners. Plus, discover which author’s family would schedule road trips around each release of the Harry Potter audiobooks. VIRAL: The Fight Against AIDS in America by Ann Bausum: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/536244/viral-the-fight-against-aids-in-america/ Superbugs by Matt McCarthy: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/555197/superbugs/ Dead Man Walking by Helen Prejean: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/133674/dead-man-walking/

S4 E29: In this episode, Jayson Greene, author of Once More We Saw Stars; John Von Sothen, author of Monsieur Mediocre; and Raegan Moya-Jones, author of What It Takes. From processing a devastating personal tragedy, to drawing back the curtain on daily life in Paris, to building a big career out of an idea that originated at a kitchen table, these authors are able to reveal the powerful universalities we all share as a result of them each getting deeply personal about their own experiences. Plus, hear why the subway is one author’s favorite place to listen to everything. Once More We Saw Stars by Jayson Greene: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558379/once-more-we-saw-stars/ Monsieur Mediocre by John von Sothen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557160/monsieur-mediocre/ What It Takes by Raegan Moya-Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550499/what-it-takes/

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 fellow Southerner Reese Witherspoon as her audiobook narrator. Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565942/own-your-everyday/ Finding the Bright Side by Shannon Bream: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564164/finding-the-bright-side/ Harmonic Healing by Dr. Linda Lancaster: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592241/harmonic-healing/

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 cast a male actor to record her audiobook. The Beneficiary by Janny Scott: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/318254/the-beneficiary/ My Father Left Me Ireland by Michael Brendan Dougherty: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/591812/my-father-left-me-ireland/ All That You Leave Behind by Erin Lee Carr: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/551517/all-that-you-leave-behind/