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Frank Herbert
5,685 listeners
Frank Patrick Herbert (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) is an American writer famous for his science fiction classic "Dune". View wikiFrank Patrick Herbert (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) is an American writer famous for his science fiction classic "Dune". View wikiFrank Patrick Herbert (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) is an American writer famous for his science fiction classic "Dune". View wiki
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J.K. Rowling
35,517 listeners
Joanne Rowling, (born 31 July 1965), better known under the pen name J.K. Rowling is a British author best known as the creator of the Harr… read moreJoanne Rowling, (born 31 July 1965), better known under the pen name J.K. Rowling is a British author best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester t… read moreJoanne Rowling, (born 31 July 1965), better known under the pen name J.K. Rowling is a British author best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide att… read more
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Douglas Adams
34,952 listeners
Douglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's… read moreDouglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy&… read moreDouglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy" of five books (which sold more than fifteen million co… read more
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George R. R. Martin
12,802 listeners
As a youth, Martin became an avid reader and collector of comic books. Fantastic Four 20 (Nov 1963) features a letter to the editor he wrot… read moreAs a youth, Martin became an avid reader and collector of comic books. Fantastic Four 20 (Nov 1963) features a letter to the editor he wrote while in high school. He credits the attention he received from this letter, as well as his foll… read moreAs a youth, Martin became an avid reader and collector of comic books. Fantastic Four 20 (Nov 1963) features a letter to the editor he wrote while in high school. He credits the attention he received from this letter, as well as his following interest in fanzines, with his interest in becoming a … read more
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Stephen King
25,032 listeners
Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author best known for his enormously popular horror novels. King was the 2003 recipient of The National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. King evinces a thorough knowledge of the horror genr… read more
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Terry Pratchett
17,565 listeners
Sir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English fantasy author, best known for his D… read moreSir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English fantasy author, best known for his Discworld series. Pratchett, with more than 85 million books sold worldwide in 37 languages, was th… read moreSir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English fantasy author, best known for his Discworld series. Pratchett, with more than 85 million books sold worldwide in 37 languages, was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s. He is also gen… read more
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Die Drei Fragezeichen
27,111 listeners
A German audio story series. Originally aimed at early teenagers this series has matured slightly in the recent years as the original liste… read moreA German audio story series. Originally aimed at early teenagers this series has matured slightly in the recent years as the original listeners, now adults and some with their own children, have returned to the series. Known in English a… read moreA German audio story series. Originally aimed at early teenagers this series has matured slightly in the recent years as the original listeners, now adults and some with their own children, have returned to the series. Known in English as The Three Investigators, from an original story by Robert … read more
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Agatha Christie
48,702 listeners
(For the Russian rock band, see Агата Кристи.) Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) wa… read more(For the Russian rock band, see Агата Кристи.) Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She also wrote six romances under… read more(For the Russian rock band, see Агата Кристи.) Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She also wrote six romances under the name Mary Westmacott, but she is best known for the 66 … read more
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Max Brooks
5,544 listeners
Max Brooks (born Maximillian Brooks on May 22, 1972 in New York City) is an author and screenwriter. He is the son of director Mel Brooks a… read moreMax Brooks (born Maximillian Brooks on May 22, 1972 in New York City) is an author and screenwriter. He is the son of director Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft. He is a 1994 graduate of Pitzer College. His wife, Michelle, is a screen… read moreMax Brooks (born Maximillian Brooks on May 22, 1972 in New York City) is an author and screenwriter. He is the son of director Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft. He is a 1994 graduate of Pitzer College. His wife, Michelle, is a screenwriter, and the couple have a son, Henry. From 2001 to 2003,… read more
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Arthur C. Clarke
1,742 listeners
Arthur C. Clarke (16 December 1917-19 March 2008) was a British science fiction author, inventor, and futurist, most famous for his novel 2… read moreArthur C. Clarke (16 December 1917-19 March 2008) was a British science fiction author, inventor, and futurist, most famous for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, and for collaborating with director Stanley Kubrick on the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. View wikiArthur C. Clarke (16 December 1917-19 March 2008) was a British science fiction author, inventor, and futurist, most famous for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, and for collaborating with director Stanley Kubrick on the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. View wiki