Elaine Castillo, author of ‘America is Not the Heart,’ talks about all the good doggos who have taught her invaluable life lessons.
Gabrielle Bellot on the magic of psychedelics [Video]
Writer Gabrielle Bellot talks about good trips on psychedelic drugs in ‘My Year of Psychedelics,’ part of Everand Originals’ ‘Roxane Gay &’ series.
Julia Turshen discusses the power of true strength [Video]
Cookbook author Julia Turshen discusses the value of strength and powerlifting in ‘Built for This,’ part of Everand Originals’ ‘Roxane Gay &’ series.
Randa Jarrar on raising her son and teenage motherhood [Video]
Palestinian American author Randa Jarrar discusses raising her son in ‘You Are a Teen Mom: Instructions,’ part of Everand Originals’ ‘Roxane Gay &’ series.
Holding Space with Roxane Gay & Julia Turshen [Video]
Writer Roxane Gay and cookbook author Julia Turshen discuss Everand’s ‘Roxane Gay &’ essay series and the concept of holding space.
Lane Moore’s top 4 relationship books
Build better relationships with these book picks from comedian and Everand Original author Lane Moore, creator of the popular comedy show Tinder Live.
Remnants of the Tartarian Empire: A photo journey
Colin Dickey, author of Ghostland and the Scribd Original Land of Delusion, demystifies a fringe conspiracy theory about the existence of the Tartarian civilization.
Comedian Jesse Joyce on history weirder than fiction [Video]
Comedians Jesse Joyce and Jimmy Carr discuss a hilarious and forgotten slice of American history that you won’t be able to unremember.
Stories of courage, loss, and perseverance from everyday Ukrainians
Historical background and contemporary context on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Quiz: How well do you know surf lingo?
In celebration of the start of summer and the release of Birth of The Endless Summer, this quiz tests your knowledge of surf lingo.
Celeste Headlee on how to stop talking to yourself like an a**hole
Author and journalist Celeste Headlee explains why tough love is toxic and how practicing self-compassion can do wonders for our mental (and physical) health.
Comedian Chris Gethard on writing about fatherhood [Video]
Five things Chris Gethard learned while writing his new Scribd Original, The Lonely Dad Conversations.
Activist Najwa Zebian on how to trust your heart [Video]
Najwa Zebian, a poet and author of the Scribd Original Trust Your Heart, offers advice on how to trust yourself.
Ex-CIA officer Mike Baker on spies, CEOs, and more [Video]
Mike Baker, former CIA officer and author of Company Rules, discusses his love of George Smiley and Jason Bourne.
How Native author Stephen Graham Jones thinks about horror
Award-winning horror author Jones talks about getting out of his comfort zone with his newest story, The Clown Brigade, released under our Scribd Originals program.
Moms share their darkest truths with Anne Helen Petersen
Cultural observer Petersen opens up about the overwhelming response she received from mothers about pandemic parenting and more for our latest Scribd Original.
Writer and actor Robert King knows being a dad is no joke
Our latest Scribd Originals author provides words of wisdom and some laughs for fellow parents.
Historian Peter Stark on the hopes, fears, and follies of America
The author of our latest Scribd Original, Sins of the Founding Father, explains what George Washington would say about Donald Trump.
The FBI’s Chief Explosives Scientist on the hurdles of publishing
The Yeager siblings discuss working together to write about the sensitive topic of bomb investigations for our latest Scribd Original, Out of the Wreckage.
Poet Ada Limon is in awe of trees
The award-winning poet and Scribd Original author expounds on her humbling relationship with nature.
Gaby Dunn is over bad money advice
The Bad with Money podcast host and Scribd Original author discusses post-pandemic money concerns, NFTs, and the need for more representation in the financial world.
Entrepreneur Jeremy Fall on imposter syndrome, NFTs, and more
The Scribd Original author of Do You Know Who I Am? offers advice on how to stop feeling like a fraud and foster authentic, creative connections.
Lauren Groff on spas, religion, and the importance of laughter
Our conversation with Greedy author Jen Winston comes just in time for Women’s History Month.
Celeste Headlee on her audiobook recording ritual
Hot tea with honey, a humidifier, and good equipment are a few keys to success when recording audiobooks.
Scribd Original author and comedian Chris Gethard on parenting
Dad on Pills Scribd Original author, comedian, and dad shares his perspective on parenting and some sage advice.
‘This is Life’ Scribd Original authors share books that brought them hope
The authors of This is Life, our latest Scribd Original, think these books offer hope during trying times like these.
Chuck Palahniuk on the gardens and ghosts of his past
Chuck Palahniuk, the author of Fight Club, expounds on the difficulty of writing memoir and how art is a Rorschach test.
Polynesia dreaming
Historical nonfiction maestro Hampton Sides takes us to some of the tropical locales where he reported his new Scribd Original.
Margaret Atwood on her writing process, heretics, and more
The author of Libertie and our latest Scribd Original, Orgy, talks about what sexy means to her.
Kaitlyn Greenidge on the joys of sex
The author of Libertie and our latest Scribd Original, Orgy, talks about what sexy means to her.
Kurt Eichenwald on the deadly lies spread by anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield
The Big Lie by Kurt EichenwaldA stunning takedown of the fraud, incompetence, and arrogance that fueled the false — and deadly — conspiracy theory linking autism to vaccines. This deeply researched, step-by-step breakdown by Kurt Eichenwald is a necessary read for the current COVID-19 and anti-vaxxer crises. For fans of Bad Blood and badass investigative reporting, as well as anyone …
A conversation with Richard Russo, and Rick Russo
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why dont we treat ourselves with a good book more often?
Bonnie Tsui on how to survive swimming with sharks (real and metaphorical)
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why don’t we treat ourselves with a good book more often?
Charles Yu on climate change, the future of humanity, and more
Author Charles Yu won the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel, Interior Chinatown, in 2020. To kick off the new year, Yu is back with The Only Living Girl on Earth, our first Scribd Original of 2021 and his first work of fiction since winning the NBA. Yu has quickly become one of the most beloved contemporary science …
Elizabeth Berg on life in uncertain times, the joys of porch sitting, and more
Elizabeth Berg is known for her smart, bighearted tales about the lives and loves of everyday people, with having written Open House (an Oprah’s Book Club pick), The Story of Arthur Trulove, and other bestselling novels. Now, Berg turns her attention to the craziness of 2020 in her Scribd Original story The Days of Wine and Covid. In this socially …
Myriam Gurba on writing to the deceased, amplifying marginalized voices, and more
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why don’t we treat ourselves with a good book more often?
Poetry, landscapes, and loss
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why don’t we treat ourselves with a good book more often?
Todd Balf on adapting to disability, living in turbulent times, and the benefits of being stubborn
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why don’t we treat ourselves with a good book more often?
Jared Diamond on home run hits, baseball traditions, and more
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why don’t we treat ourselves with a good book more often?
Introducing Scribd Originals: A New Way to Connect Readers with Exclusive Content from Bestselling Authors
Introducing Scribd Originals, an original content program that will publish new and experimental works from top authors.
Our First Scribd Original: Mueller’s War
Reading is one of the original, and most profoundly effective, methods of self-care. It makes us feel accomplished, smarter, relaxed, and happier. So why dont we treat ourselves with a good book more often?