BIPOC Authors

The Trayvon Generation

By: Elizabeth Alexander

Narrated by: Elizabeth Alexander

Length: 2 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

*Named one of TIME magazine's Most Anticipated Titles of 2022*

From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author and poet comes a galvanizing meditation on the power of art and culture to illuminate America's unresolved problem with race.

In the midst of civil unrest in the summer of 2020 and following the murders of George... Read more

Nothing Burns as Bright as You

By: Ashley Woodfolk

Narrated by: Amani Minter

Length: 3 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Five starred reviews!From New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk, Nothing Burns as Bright as You is an impassioned stand-alone tale of queer love, grief, and the complexity of female friendship.Two girls. One wild and reckless day. Years of tumultuous history unspooling like a thin, fraying string in the hours after they set a... Read more

The Joy of Science

By: Jim Al-Khalili

Narrated by: Jim Al-Khalili

Length: 3 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

This audiobook narrated by acclaimed quantum physicist Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of lifeToday's world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. The Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons... Read more

Be a Triangle

By: Lilly Singh

Narrated by: Lilly Singh

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse comes an “insightful and charmingly funny” (Rupi Kaur) primer on learning to come home to your truest and happiest self.

“I love Lilly’s honest and helpful advice about achieving happiness.”—Mindy Kaling, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me?

“It’s time to flip right... Read more

Heartbreak Symphony

By: Laekan Zea Kemp

Narrated by: Robb Moreira & Tania Possick

Length: 9 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Clap When You Land meets On the Come Up in this heart-gripping story about navigating first love and overcoming grief through the power of music.

Aarón Medrano has been haunted by the onstage persona of his favorite DJ ever since his mother passed away. He seems to know all of Aarón’s deepest fears, like that his brain doesn’t work the way it... Read more

It's Not Just Cookies

By: Tiffany Chen & Leon Chen

Narrated by: Tiffany Chen & Leon Chen

Length: 5 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

This audiobook is read by the authors and includes an exclusive, fan-sourced Q&A with the authors! Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love with girl. And, on one fateful December day, girl stands up boy and then bakes him a batch of apology cookies. The rest is history.Building Tiff's Treats has been a love story unlike any other for these... Read more

The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei

By: Christina Matula

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

Length: 5 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

"I can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did." —Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree

Packed with humor and heart, this debut middle grade series follows a girl finding her place in a brand-new world of private school and frenemies when her family... Read more

Business Not As Usual

By: Sharon C. Cooper

Narrated by: Marcella Cox

Length: 8 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

A woman learns the hard way about mixing business with pleasure in this hilarious new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper.

I am beautiful. I am confident. I am lovable. I am a lottery winner.

This is the mantra that will get Dreamy Daniels through each day until she makes it big. So what if she lives in a seedy part of... Read more

The Return of Faraz Ali

By: Aamina Ahmad

Narrated by: Homer Todiwala & Nina Wadia

Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AND NPR

WINNER OF THE 2023 L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE, ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION

“Stunning not only on account of the author’s talent, of which there is clearly plenty, but also in its humanity.” —New York Times Book Review (cover)

Sent back to his birthplace—Lahore’s notorious red-light... Read more

Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand

By: Dwayne Reed

Narrated by: Dwayne Reed

Length: 3 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

This humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin' follows a young rapper navigating the inequality and injustice within his school and community.Eleven-year-old Simon and his friends are disappointed with the lack of funding at Booker T. Washington School—there’s no AC, only one space for school activities, and the money for... Read more

Of Blood and Sweat

By: Clyde W. Ford

Narrated by: Julian Thomas

Length: 12 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

“Ford’s overlap of past and present, narrative and commentary is masterful, and makes this volume all the more valuable to those readers wise enough to allow the past to inform the future. Of Blood and Sweat is a myth-busting work of genius that will stand as the last word on this vital subject for a long time to come.”—Elizabeth Dowling Taylor,... Read more

The Sarah Anointing

By: Michelle Walters

Narrated by: Lisa Renee Pitts

Length: 4 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

God is equipping a company of modern-day Sarahs who will step outside every box of insecurity, intimidation, and inferiority to make a global impact for His kingdom and contend for the fulfillment of His plans and purposes.Just as Sarah did, we must look within ourselves and judge God as faithful. Sarah's journey teaches us that we must focus on... Read more

Portrait of a Thief

By: Grace D. Li

Narrated by: Eunice Wong & Austin Ku

Length: 11 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
An Edgar Award Nominee for Best First Novel
Longlisted for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize
Named a New York Times Best Crime Novel of 2022
Named A Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by *Marie Claire* *Washington Post* *Vulture* *NBC News*  *Buzzfeed* *Veranda* *PopSugar* *Paste* *The Millions* *Bustle*... Read more

A Nothing Special New Year

By: A.E. Via

Narrated by: Aiden Snow

Length: 3 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

New Year's Eve is usually a night of fun and wild celebrations, but for a police officer, it can be the most dangerous night of the year.



Officer Ellis Mason has worked as a beat cop on the streets of Atlanta for over eight years, and he knows what it takes to survive them. But when Lieutenant Godfrey and his infamous narcotics task force issue a... Read more

A Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie

By: Vanessa Riley

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

Length: 12 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Founded by the ton's most ingenious countess, the secret society The Widow's Grace comes to the aid of ill-treated widows and wives and helps them regain their fortunes, their families, and sometimes discover true love . . .



For adventurous heiress Cecilia Charity Thomas, marrying charming military lieutenant Viscount Gantry to save him from... Read more

Ruin Me

By: D. A. Young

Narrated by: Mari & Sean Crisden

Length: 11 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Their paths never should have crossed, but a mandate for justice sealed their fate. From their first encounter, Cruz "The Butcher" Merada and Zafira Wilder's meticulously laid plans were shot to hell.



He's a charmingly persuasive player, a keeper of sinful promises, who's used to getting what he wants. She's resilient, determined, and nobody's... Read more

What Happens on Vacation...

By: Brenda Jackson

Narrated by: Leon Nixon

Length: 5 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

A Napa Valley vacation fling is just the thing…or will the stakes be too high? Find out in this Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws novel by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.

What happens in Napa Valley stays in Napa Valley…

Right?

For Alaskan senator Jessup Outlaw, a Napa Valley vacation starts out as innocent R and R—until he meets... Read more

With Love from Rose Bend

By: Naima Simone

Narrated by: Mari

Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

"Passion, heat and deep emotion—Naima Simone is a gem!" —Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author

He came to Rose Bend to hide. But she’ll help him find everything he’s been missing.

Leontyne Dennison is on a love hiatus. And that’s just fine, because perfectionist Leo is hyperfocused on the success of her family’s Berkshires inn.... Read more

Four Aunties and a Wedding

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto

Narrated by: Risa Mei

Length: 10 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

The aunties are back, fiercer than ever and ready to handle any catastrophe—even the mafia—in this delightful and hilarious sequel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties.

Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived, and she can't wait to marry her college... Read more

Rén

By: Yen Ooi

Narrated by: Eunice Wong

Length: 4 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

The Chinese character for Rén ? combines the word for 'person' ?and the number 'two' ?, representing human connection. And in the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Rén is the study of our relationship with those around us. In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Rén and explores how this philosophy... Read more

Vampire Hunter D

By: Hideyuki Kikuchi

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Vampires: murderous creatures in the shape of humans, they stalk the night feeding on the blood of innocents. Seemingly immortal, they can be destroyed only by the use of a stake through the heart, severing of their heads, or exposure to sunlight. By the year 12,090 AD. vampires have ruled the Earth for almost three hundred years, and it is only... Read more

She's Unlikeable

By: Aparna Shewakramani

Narrated by: Aparna Shewakramani

Length: 5 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

When Aparna Shewakramani appeared on Netflix’s hit series Indian Matchmaking, it soon became clear that Aparna knew what she wanted. But all stories are told through certain lenses—and her story is no exception. Being on a reality show made Aparna feel like a character. Her decisiveness and sense of self-worth led viewers to see her as a very... Read more

Perfect Timing

By: Brenda Jackson

Narrated by: Leon Nixon

Length: 8 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Maxine Chandler and Mya Rivers were once the best of friends, sisters by choice. But distance and a series of misunderstandings came between them. Now, a fifteen-year class reunion cruise to the Caribbean could renew their powerful bond--just when they need it most.

After heartbreak and tragedy, Maxi doesn't expect her shipboard romance with... Read more

Chasing Life

By: Sanjay Gupta

Narrated by: Archith Seshadri

Length: 6 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

For centuries, adventurers and scientists have believed that not only could we delay death but that "practical immortality" was within our reach. Today, many well-respected researchers would be inclined to agree. In a book that is not about anti-aging, but about functional aging--extending your healthy, active life--Dr. Sanjay Gupta blends... Read more