Títulos em Literatura e Ficção

Lou Sanders is an internationally acclaimed comedian, regularly touring worldwide, as well as appearing on comedy shows. We’ll be chatting with Lou Sanders about her book, What’s That Lady Doing? and finding out about why she gave up alcohol, how she got into stand-up, and the mistake she still wishes she hadn’t made. Plus, has Keanu Reeves read Lou’s book yet?

Having spent 2011-2022 as a part of Little Mix, one of the most popular girl bands in the world, Pinnock is no stranger to fame. She went from working at a Pizza Hut to becoming an overnight sensation after winning The X Factor with bandmates Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson. During their time touring the world, however, Pinnock was never completely happy – she struggled to find her identity while encountering racism in the music industry. Now, having gone solo, starred in a movie and even narrated The Little Mermaid for Audible, Pinnock has found herself, and her power.

O'Leary began his career in broadcasting over two decades ago, starting out as a disc jockey and runner, before appearing on screen in Channel 4's T4 and Big Brother's Little Brother. He has since hosted shows for BBC and ITV, such as and The X Factor, The One Show and This Morning, as well as presenting charitable events such as Comic Relief and Children in Need. O'Leary is also a bestselling author of children's fiction, with his critically acclaimed series, Toto the Ninja Cat, based on his own blind cat.

Born in Bolton, Clive Myrie had his eyes set on journalism from a young age, reading the newspapers of his paper round cover to cover. Despite having studied Law at Sussex University, Myrie applied for the BBC's journalism training scheme, successfully joining in 1988, and the rest is history. Myrie is now an award-winning journalist, having reported from over 80 countries on some of the world's most notable events. Putting his unique perspective into words, Clive Myrie will be speaking to us about his memoir Everything Is Everything.

Rory Stewart has had a far-reaching career over a multitude of different countries and positions. Having been educated at Eton and then Oxford University, Stewart went on to join the Foreign Office where he worked primarily in military intervention and international development, serving in Jakarta and Southern Iraq. Following these postings, Stewart walked alone across Afghanistan, relying on its people to house him on his way. He consequently wrote a book about this journey, and has gone on to become a bestselling author.

Joining us at Audible Studios is award winning actress and national treasure, Miriam Margolyes. Though she might be remembered for her occasional profanity on air, or crude outburst, Miriam is also loved for her theatrical skill. We'll be asking Miriam Margolyes about her new book, and second memoir, Oh Miriam! We will find out what her most important life lessons are, what she thinks of being called a national treasure, and things will get a little lewd as we discuss how she loves to see people’s reactions.

Some difficult times through his childhood in South Africa did nothing to diminish Johannes Radebe's shine. Radebe has now penned his first memoir, Jojo: Finally Home, which documents some of the difficulties he faced growing up and how he got through it. We'll be talking to him about the support and care he got from the women in his life, the way homophobia has affected him, and his passion for dance and the solace it has provided. And of course, we’ll be talking about Strictly.

Audible Editor Sam chats with award-winning writer Emily Tesh about the dystopian, militaristic space colony she created in Some Desperate Glory. They discuss writing about queerness in science fiction and how teaching ancient Latin and Greek shaped the story Emily wanted to tell.

Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, became an instant best seller when it published in 2022. Listen in to this joyful conversation as Audible Editor Patty and Bonnie discuss the novel and why we should all be a little bit more like Elizabeth Zott, its trailblazing main character.

Greg O’Connor and Josh Fagin, who cowrote summer thriller The Space Within, discuss with Audible Editor Sam how the stellar soundscape and all-star cast—led by Jessica Chastain—came together for this eerie, bingeable podcast.

After writing her debut novel about ride-or-die female friendships in an Indian village, Parini Shroff discusses the making of The Bandit Queens with Audible Editor Kat, including why humor is so important when times are dark and why The Golden Girls is relevant for all generations.

In this rousing conversation, Pulitzer-winning sociologist Matthew Desmond talks about his new listen, Poverty, by America. He discusses with Audible Editor Alanna ways in which the United States has the resources to end poverty in America—but hasn’t done it yet—and he outlines how we can all fight against systemic oppression.

TJ Klune is known for his heartstring-pulling stories with loveable characters, and here he chats with Audible Editor Michael about his Pinocchio- and Roomba-inspired novel, In the Lives of Puppets.

Kennedy Ryan is the queen of second-chance romance, and her Audible Original Coming Home is no exception. Kennedy sits down with Audible Editor Margaret to discuss audio-first stories, what she loves about HBCUs, and why she prefers writing love stories about characters who reunite after years spent discovering themselves.

In this conversation with Audible Editor Katie, historian Dan Jones reveals that he dove into writing his first novel after a gentle shove from George R.R. Martin. Listen in to hear Dan’s story about the writing and recording of Essex Dogs.

In The Celebrants, Steven Rowley explores friendships that endure for a lifetime, ‘90s pop culture, and the joys of middle age. Listen in as Audible Editor Tricia chats with the best-selling author about his work and about narrating his own audiobooks.

Included here are speeches given by eighteen past and present Supreme Court justices including: the first African-American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall who served from 1967 to 1991, and the first woman justice, Sandra Day O’Connor who sat on the bench from 1981 until her retirement in 2006.

As we've seen increased participation in online dance parties, workouts, and other gatherings, a little-mentioned growing community is that of reading groups. As the pandemic deepens and all of us feel the desire to escape, it is logical that these communities would expand. But what is it about literature that brings people together during terrible circumstances? How does a catastrophe shape our understanding of the power of great literature? This audio lecture discusses the importance of literature and community throughout the world and addresses how these groups better us as people.

Award-winning literature professor Joseph Luzzi will guide viewers through a fascinating presidents' library, as we explore the books and the presidential reading list that shaped six of the most powerful men ever to sit in the Oval Office.

Of all the questions that arise from the Shakespeare authorship debate, one is more perplexing than any other. Why does neither camp apply the sort of analysis that professional historians are able to apply to the question? In any other debate about 16th century events, historians would be summoned in droves. But when it comes to Shakespeare, everybody feels he or she is at liberty to proceed without professional historical input. In this speech, Dr. Mortimer applies a professional historical methodological approach to the authorship question.