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Kendra Winchester

Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester.

Read Harder: An Own Voices Book About Disability

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read an own voices book about disability.

6 Audiobooks to Help You Out of Your Post-Holiday Reading Slump

If you're dealing with the bookish post-holiday blues or looking for a new read, check out these engaging audiobooks for reading slumps.

8 Great Poetry Audiobooks Performed by Their Authors

From the poet's mouth to your ears--listen to some excellent poetry performed by the authors of each of these collections.

8 of the Best Audiobooks Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

We all have our favorite voices. If you’re looking to get into her work, here are some excellent audiobooks narrated by Emily Woo Zeller.

6 Summer Audiobooks for Readers in the Southern Hemisphere

Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are winter-ready, but what about the Southern Hemisphere? We got you with these summer audiobooks.

6 of the Best Audiobooks Set in the American South

Get to know the American South, including its diverse voices and unique points of view, through these audiobooks set in the South.

7 Audiobooks for Indigenous Heritage Month

Pick up these engrossing audiobooks by Indigenous, Native, and First Nations authors for Indigenous Heritage Month.

9 Of The Best Audiobooks Narrated By Priya Ayyar

Audibook lovers, don't miss out on the narration talents of this voice--check out these excellent audiobooks narrated by Priya Ayyar.

6 of the Best Audiobooks for Nonfiction November

Do Nonfiction November the audiobook way with this roundup of compelling nonfiction titles, from humor to history and true crime.

The National Book Award 5 Under 35 Honorees on Audio

Listen to the audiobooks by this year's National Book Award 5 Under 35 honorees, all of which are women of color!