Daniel Reed

If you’re interested in listening to powerful books written by female authors, check out this list.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Beyond just using the format to have their books read aloud, some writers are starting to use the medium to narrate their work in new, innovative ways.

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Shakespeare is good and all, but writers like Acevedo are making reading appealing to millions of underrepresented people.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Who needs to do schoolwork anyway?

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Any of these is perfect for when you need a break from adulting.