Editors Select: May 2025
11 new releases you can't miss, from non-fiction to romance to well-being. Check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
Love, dragons, rebellion, survival ... everything you need to know about the Empyrean series
Whether you’re crossing the parapet into the Riders Quadrant for the first time or need a refresher on Violet Sorrengail’s journey, here’s a full catch-up on the Empyrean series so far.
Comedian Zarna Garg says it’s never too late in life to follow your dreams
In her hilarious and heartfelt memoir, “This American Woman,” Garg recalls her journey from being a homeless teenager in Mumbai, to motherhood, to making it as a stand-up comic.
In "My Next Breath," Jeremy Renner recounts his remarkable recovery from a near-fatal accident
“The love is what took over. If I had nothing to come back for, I wouldn't have come back. I came back for that love.”
Confronting the realities of the climate crisis through fiction
Unflinching, bold, and inventive, these works of climate fiction (or cli-fi, if you will) make for perfect Earth Day listening.
Explore the latest and greatest listens of Autumn
Our editors present the most anticipated new releases of autumn 2025.
Round out Neurodiversity Month with must-listen audiobooks by autistic authors
From memoir and nonfiction to romance and sci-fi, these amazing stories represent the diverse experiences of autistic people.
Let them have audio! 8 listens to hear after finishing “The Let Them Theory”
Continue your journey in personal growth with these inspiring audiobooks and podcasts, all perfect follow-ups to Mel Robbins’s self-help hit.
Amal El-Mohtar’s debut is musical magic
The author and poet didn’t like the way a classic ballad about rival sisters ended—so she wrote her own.
Buzzy listens for fans of "Yellowjackets"
Pair the Season 3 finale with listens that explore survival against the odds, trauma bonds, and female friendship and rivalry.
Lauren Roberts concludes her Powerless Trilogy on a powerful note
The bestselling YA romantasy author talks about the inspiration behind her series, how social media shaped her career, and what she’s working on next.
Poignant and postapocalyptic listens for fans of "The Last of Us"
Whether you're a longtime fan of the video game or a newcomer drawn in by the HBO adaptation, these podcasts and books like "The Last of Us" offer similar themes, settings, and emotional payoffs.