Kat Johnson

“The God Test” explores the evolutionary and spiritual implications of a world-changing technology.

For listening by the pool, on the beach, or en route to either, these wild-but-true tales are this summer’s clutch companions.

Vincent Yu’s provocative first novel, “Seek Immediate Shelter,” explores a life-or-death situation through a community lens.

The multihyphenate author and recent audio convert opens up about the mother-daughter dynamic: “I love that we are being honest about how gnarly it is.”

In “Body Electric,” NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi shares a research-backed protocol for our tech-driven lives, and tips to help listeners reap the benefits.

The powerhouse author returns with a twisty tale of friendship and two unlikely criminals: an elderly woman and a little girl.

Novelist and podcaster Caro Claire Burke discusses the rich themes and unforgettable antihero of “Yesteryear,” a feminist thriller with a shocking reveal.

This year, give the very best as 20 tastemakers—authors and creators of some of the year’s buzziest audio—select their favorite listens for making spirits bright.

With “All the Way to the River,” the mega-bestselling author opens up about her dazzling, devastating relationship with Rayya Elias, and finding the courage to tell the truth.

These wild-but-true tales loom large in the annals of maritime history and survival stories.

When the acclaimed memoirist traded sex for solitude, she found the surprising joys and feminist roots of “The Dry Season.”

Do you love solving puzzles or following a chilling criminal escapade? Here are the 20 best true crime audiobooks to satisfy your inner sleuth.