Yvonne Durant
Yvonne loves great storytelling, and often brags that her job is one big perk. "I get to do what I know how to do: write, and enjoy great writing, just about every day." What a deal! As the Mysteries & Thrillers newsletter editor, she gets a kick out of twisty and sometimes gruesome storytelling. Because she's naturally nosy, she loves a good memoir. She's also an Audible creator—her memoir, Quite the Contrary, was publshed in 2022. You can subscribe to her Mysteries & Thrillers newsletter here.
Articles and interviews
Listening: The perfect ingredient for holiday meals
While you’re cooking up a storm, do what our colleagues do: Mix in some titles.
The artistry of Haitian writers
Fiction or nonfiction, these audiobooks are grounded in a rich culture of storytelling.
“Colored Television” is a razor-sharp take on race and Hollywood
Danzy Senna crafted an essential novel about mulatto identity and experience, the creative quest, and staying true to who you are.
Sarah Pekkanen takes us on a journey into the darkness of wealth
When it comes to secrets, lies, and layers of storytelling, "House of Glass" is an embarrassment of riches.
Celebrating James Baldwin on his centennial
On what would have been his 100th birthday, we remember the legendary writer and his lasting legacy on art, society, and culture.
Voices of Audible: The magic of imagining more
We asked some of our colleagues which audiobooks gave them more to imagine for their personal pursuits, whether it’s chasing an old passion or developing a new skill.
Colman Domingo’s “Wild with Happy” finds the magic, healing, and humor in grief
The Audible Original creator shares his journey from news writing to writing plays, acting, and that moment when he learned of his Oscar nomination.
Notes to the ancestors
In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked inspiring creators—poets, playwrights, novelists, and cultural icons—what they would want to say to the ancestors, about their lives, their ambitions, and what life is like today.
Unlocking a safe with Michael Connelly
The author known for detective novels shares his inspiration for "The Safe Man" and how a multicast production takes it to new dimensions.
“Undiplomatic” is a deeply personal memoir from the Obama White House’s social secretary
Deesha Dyer shares how she conquered imposter syndrome and found her confident, authentic self—while throwing some pretty damn good parties.
Meet the fearsome foursome behind "Desperate Deadly Widows"
They had us at "Young Rich Widows." Now, they’re back with a new installment of the twisty thriller series, and it’s a killer.
Voices of Audible: Our own hidden conversations on race and identity
Inspired by a groundbreaking new audiobook and race project by Michele Norris, we asked some of our colleagues to weigh in.
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