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A modern master of epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson has written a number of fan favorites, including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series. Here are just a few of his very best listens.

Before you wade into the waters of Sanderson's rich fantasy worlds, check out this essential refresher on the universe's history and magic.

Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Fraser probes the mysterious proliferation of murder in her native Pacific Northwest.

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Bestselling author Lisa Jewell talks about her new multicast psychological thriller, “Don’t Let Him In,” why she writes her villains in the first person, and the genre she’d love to try writing someday.

The prolific author and activist delves into popular misconceptions around what constitutes closeness and shares what disabled people have in common with the queer community.

The stars of the “The L Word” talk about their decades-long friendship, what’s missing in mainstream media, and how a revolutionary TV show changed their lives.

Whether you hope to learn more about seasonal depression, embrace your feelings, or look for some escapism, these listens can power you through the end-of-winter blues.

Celebrate queer storytellers with this collection of the latest in LGBTQIA+ listens.

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