Jessica Almasy, author portrait

Jessica Almasy

Jessica Almasy is an award-winning audiobook narrator, having received two Audie Awards, multiple Golden Earphones Awards, and a Golden Voice Award. Her audiobook profile spans science fiction, YA, magical realism, romance, and historical non-fiction. As an actress, playwright, director, and producer, Jessica’s work has appeared on television, radio, cinema, and stages across America, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK. She is currently in residency writing a novel about Ernest Hemmingway, a musical about P_T _ND V_NN_ (Pat and Vanna), and directing a new play by Kate Benson, which takes place in a van hurtling across Southern America before a really important vote. She has been speaking into microphones since she was born.

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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