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In this exclusive interview at Audible Studios in London, Vaseem Khan provides an insight into how he as an author constructs his novels. He describes how he made The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown as authentic as possible, the painstaking research and adding his own personal touches.

In the weeks after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29th, Audible reached out to customers in the affected area to offer help. Many customers responded and several agreed to be interviewed about their experience. Stories from the Storm was recorded in mid-November, in the days when many people were still clearing debris and figuring out how to restart their lives. These riveting stories will remind listeners of the heartbreak, confusion, and perseverance of the Katrina survivors.

Clare's debut novel, I Let You Go, became a sensational bestseller. Her second novel, I See You, is set to follow in these footsteps. Clare discusses what we can expect, about the success of her first novel, and what we can expect next.

In her thirties and feeling somewhat unfulfilled by an undeniably high-flying career in commerce, Sheila O’Flanagan decided to sit down and write her first book.

A few more years and a few more books later, she found that she was able to give up her job in the city and write full time as a novelist and as a journalist for The Irish Times. Here she talks about her new book The Missing Wife.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Capricorn. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign that governs over time and wisdom, and it is symbolized by a mythical creature: a goat with a fishtail. This mythical creature embodies the balance between earth and water, stability and fluidity. Use this meditation to enhance and restore the balance inherent to Capricorn.

Do you struggle to Sleep Sound? Aussie actor and Bollywood star Pallavi Sharda tells the story of Princess Aubergine, a South Asian Sleeping Beauty fairytale. Settle into a comfy position, take a deep breath and let Pallavi Sharda lead you and your family on a magical journey towards sleep.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

This heartfelt Audible Original, narrated by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Mary-Louise Parker, follows three military veterans as they reclaim their most painful memories and turn them into comedy. Michael Garvey, Isaura Ramirez, and Patrick Harth left combat zones to challenge themselves in a stand-up comedy boot camp. As they learn to transform their raw emotions into cathartic experiences, they face the daunting challenge of trying to make an audience laugh with jokes about war, trauma, and mental health.

Hosted by a rotating cast of seasoned comics, each episode covers a different American pastime, region, city, characteristic, or zeitgeist. The show opens with a host introduction, followed by a sound collage that features stand-up comedy, funny interviews with special guests and folks on the street, and even local music. It’s a hilarious (and sometimes touching) tribute to our complicated country.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Virgo. Virgo is a highly analytic and discerning mutable earth sign. While analysis is incredibly valuable, it can lead to perfectionism, which can stand in the way of presence and progress. Part of the magic of Virgoian energies is found in ritual and embodiment. Embodied knowledge is awareness that is not just accessed through the mind, but is integrated through the heart and lives within your body. This form of awareness empowers you not just to know something, but to live in alignment with it.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Cancer. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer's energies are deeply emotional and vulnerable. It’s the part of you that, at its best, flows without attachment or defensiveness, is empathic, and willing to stay with complex or sticky emotions. This meditation will explore these energies, helping you to make room for and release whatever comes up without judgment.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Leo. Leo is the fiery energy that lives within you, connecting you to your very center. It's the energy you call upon to bolster your resiliency, help you tap into courage, and live boldly and passionately. Passion is one of the most powerful emotions that connects you to a sense of meaning. But this sense of meaning can be elusive. This meditation will help you tap into your inner light so that you may experience the joy and passion that leads to a sense of purpose.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Aries. Aries is the first zodiac sign, and it rules over the head and face. When Aries energies are activated in your life, especially when you are striving to assert yourself and achieve things, you may find that you hold tension in your face, head, and jaws. This meditation will help you to gently release the tensions you've been holding in your body so that you can return to your day feeling relaxed and unencumbered.

From Oahu to Detroit, "Little Saigon" to Brooklyn, authors from all walks of life take us to the real worlds that inspired their works. Hosted by reporters Amy Standen and Michael Epstein.

[Contains explicit content] Outspoken advice columnist Dan Savage showcases the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country. Many episodes feature special guests (Rachel Bloom, Jen Kirkman, Michael Yo, Greg Behrendt, Jessi Klein, Joel Kim Booster, and more) who share their stories, songs, and thoughts on relationships. Dan provides insightful commentary…and occasionally, a story of his own.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Gemini. Gemini is a mutable air sign. Its energies are always-alert, inquisitive, and ready to pivot. Busy thoughts, adaptability, and the importance of breath are all inherent to it. This meditation will help you to feel more at ease within your body and mind.

Harry Parker comes from a long line of military men. He joined the British Army at 23, served in Iraq in 2007 and in Afghanistan in 2009. It was whilst on night patrol in Afghanistan that he had an accident which resulted in an IED explosion and the loss of both his legs. As well as completing a postgraduate degree in fine art, Harry has channeled the emotional and physical trauma of the accident into an impressive debut novel, Anatomy of a Soldier.

German-Canadian writer Dan Vyleta, famous for his debut novel Pavel & I which gained international acclaim discusses his latest novel Smoke, which tells an alternate-history of 19th century Britain.

Listen to an exclusive interview with YouTube sensation and all-round nice guy Oli White as he releases his debut novel, Generation Next..

Best-selling romance writer S. C. Stephens talks about her work, her inspiration and her new novel Thoughtful.