JOYRIDE

Susan Orlean, a NEW YORKER columnist and one of the early writers to bring inventiveness into creative nonfiction, shows her perfect sense of timing in both the writing and the narration of her memoir. Using the same thoughtful detail and pithy wit she's known for, Orlean now turns the lens inward, discussing her life and her extraordinary relationship with the creative process. Orlean recounts stories of the various parts of her process, which range from idea formation to meeting deadlines. While her memoir includes highs and lows of her life and her writing, her narration welcomes listeners with warmth and exhibits her delight at immersing herself in wonderment. More of a professional than personal memoir, this audiobook will be particularly meaningful to writers. S.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]