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.

8 Audiobooks Longlisted for the PEN America Awards

PEN America awards nearly $350,000 each year. Here are just a few standouts on audiobook that have been longlisted for this awards season.

10 Audiobooks Great for Families

The holiday season can sometimes come with road trips to and with family. Here are ten audiobooks to keep the fam engaged on the way!

7 Audiobooks Performed by Celebrities

Here are some audiobooks that have magical performances by actors like Meryl Streep, Samira Wiley, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

8 Audiobooks Narrated by Natalie Naudus

Today's dive into audiobook narrators features an Asian American former opera singer who has narrated over 250 books.

6 Memoirs on Audio Read by Their Authors

Audiobook performances by talented narrators is wonderful, but an audiobook memoir read by its author gives such a personal touch.

More Audiobook Adventures With Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Audiobooks plus video games may be just what we all need. Kendra discusses a few audiobooks she's listened to while playing Animal Crossing.

7 More Books for Indigenous Heritage Month

Here are 7 more audiobooks to celebrate the peoples whose land on which many of us now live in observance of Native American Heritage Month

6 Buzzy Audiobooks for Awards Season

Tis the season—for book awards! This list will give you a great place to start with the 6 buzziest award-winning titles.

We Need to Stop Asking the Question, “Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?”

Audiobooks are more popular than ever, but the question of whether they count as reading is ableist and doesn't consider their history.

8 Audiobooks for Fall-loving Foodies

Do you love fall and food? These 8 foodie audiobooks— about food from all over the world— will put you in the perfect sort of happy place.