LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. She has been nominated three times for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists, and Chains was also short-listed for the Carnegie medal. Laurie, a long-time audiobook listener, explains how listening to an audiobook helps her read more!
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. Debbie explains why she has loved listening to audiobooks for over 20 years.
Ruth Reichl is a bestselling author and winner of 6 James Beard Awards for her writing. Her books include Tender at the Bone, For You Mom, Finally, and Save Me the Plums. Ruth shares her reasons for listening to audiobooks.
Helen Ellis is the bestselling author of Southern Lady Code, American Housewife, and Eating the Cheshire Cat. She hosts the wildly popular Southern Lady Code podcast. Helen hilariously explains what she does while listening to good audiobooks.
Scott Brick is an actor, screenwriter and narrator who has worked on more than 600 audiobooks. His works include In Cold Blood, Fahrenheit 451, and Helter Skelter. Scott not only narrates audiobooks but is an avid book reader and listener himself.
Susanna Kearsley is the bestselling author of more than a dozen historical fiction, mystery and thriller novels. She is a Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award for best Paranormal Romance for The Firebird. Susanna tells us what reading books mean to her.
