Black Authors

Truth Be Told

By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Narrated by: Robin Miles & Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Length: 15 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

“The war of my life had begun; and though one of God’s most powerless creatures, I resolved never to be conquered.”—Harriet JacobsFrom Harriet Jacobs’ experience as a fugitive, to Susie King Taylor’s life as a nurse and teacher for the Union Army, to the powerful life of journalist and activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Black women have always stood... Read more

Do Not Disturb

By: Michela Wrong

Narrated by: Michela Wrong

Length: 18 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

A powerful investigation into a grisly political murder and the authoritarian regime behind it: Do Not Disturb upends the narrative that Rwanda sold the world after one of the deadliest genocides of the twentieth century.

We think we know the story of Africa’s Great Lakes region. Following the Rwandan genocide, an idealistic group of young rebels... Read more

Mrs. Wiggins

By: Mary Monroe

Narrated by: Shari Peele

Length: 9 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Reminiscent of her captivating, scandalous Mama Ruby series, New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe crafts a story set in the Deep South during the Depression, in this tale of a woman determined to have a respectable life—no matter what it costs to keep it …The daughter of a prostitute mother and an alcoholic father, Maggie Franklin knew... Read more

Winning in Reverse

By: Bill Lester & Jonathan Ingram

Narrated by: Cary Hite & Bill Lester

Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

NASCAR has traditionally been a southern white man’s sport, but it was knocked off its axis when Bill Lester entered the playing field. He had not grown up in the sport as so many other drivers had. Instead, he enjoyed racing as a side hobby while he worked as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard. Then, at age forty, while standing on the brink of... Read more

Juneteenth for Mazie

By: Floyd Cooper

Narrated by: Rhett Samuel Price & Tyla Collier

Length: 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history: the day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth. Read more

The Marathon Don't Stop

By: Rob Kenner

Narrated by: Landon Woodson

Length: 11 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

This “beautiful tribute to a legendary artist” (Quincy Jones) is the first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy—before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood... Read more

Crossfire

By: Staceyann Chin

Narrated by: Staceyann Chin

Length: 3 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Crossfire collects Staceyann Chin's empowering, feminist-LGBTQ-Caribbean, activist-driven poetry for the first time in a single book. According to The New York Times, Chin is “sassy, rageful and sometimes softly self-mocking.” The Advocate says that her poems “combine hilarious one-liners with a refusal to conform” and note “Chin is out to... Read more

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race

By: Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli

Narrated by: Robin Miles

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series, now adapted for audio, offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood... Read more

A Queen of Gilded Horns

By: Amanda Joy

Narrated by: Keylor Leigh

Length: 10 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In this sequel to A River of Royal Blood, Eva and Isa must find a way to work together if they want to save their queendom in the thrilling conclusion to this royal fantasy duology.

Now on the run, Eva is desperate for answers about her transformation and her true heritage. Along with Aketo, a small contingent of guards, and the sister she could... Read more

Noelle: The Mean Girl #3

By: Ashley Woodfolk

Narrated by: Shayna Small

Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Meet the Flyy Girls. The group of girls who seem like they can get away with anything. Veteran author Ashley Woodfolk pens a gorgeous and dynamic series of four Harlem high-schoolers, each facing a crossroads of friendship, family, and love.

There are only three things that matter to Noelle Lee: her family, school, and the cello. She doesn't care... Read more

Unlocking the Code of the Supernatural

By: Kynan Bridges

Narrated by: Kynan Bridges

Length: 4 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

The Mystery of Being a Christian  

It can be hard for us to admit we are dissatisfied with our spiritual life. That we are in a place where going to church is not yielding the victory we desire. A place where we pray things like, “God, I will never do that again,” yet find ourselves doing it again and again.

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as... Read more

Westmoreland's Way & Hot Westmoreland Nights

By: Brenda Jackson

Narrated by: Ron Butler

Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Westmoreland's Way

Mr. November: Dillon Westmoreland, real-estate tycoon

Objective: Pamela Novak, business owner

Strategic Plan: Seduce and rescue

There was a secret to Dillon Westmoreland's heritage—and Pamela Novak had the key. Though the raven-haired beauty was ensnared by her shifty fiancé, Dillon—eldest of the Denver Westmoreland clan—couldn't... Read more

This Is Not for You

By: Richard Brown

Narrated by: Emmett Wheatfall

Length: 11 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

A long-time activist in the Black community of Portland, Oregon, reflects on his accomplishments and the work still to be done.This Is Not for You tells the story of activist and photographer Richard Brown, a Black Portlander who has spent decades working to bridge the divide between police and the Black community. His memoir brings listeners... Read more

What's Mine and Yours

By: Naima Coster

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

Length: 12 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!

An instant New York Times bestseller!

A USA Today bestseller!

Named a Best Book of 2021 by Amazon • Esquire • Marie Claire • Refinery29 • Kirkus • Redbook • Ms. Magazine • The Millions • Undomesticated Magazine • Paperback Paris

"A once-every-few-years reading experience."—Mary Beth Keane, New York... Read more

Binding Us Together

By: Alvin Brooks

Narrated by: Alvin Brooks

Length: 15 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

A heartfelt, inspiring narrative that is inextricably linked to the nation’s past and present, civil rights activist and public servant Alvin Brooks shares engaging, funny, and tragic stories of his life and career of advocacy.

Few have faced adversity like Alvin Brooks has. He was born into an impoverished family, he nearly lost his adoptive... Read more

Westmoreland's Way

By: Brenda Jackson

Narrated by: Ron Butler

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Mr. November: Dillon Westmoreland, real-estate tycoon

Objective: Pamela Novak, business owner

Strategic Plan: Seduce and rescue

There was a secret to Dillon Westmoreland''s heritage—and Pamela Novak had the key. Though the raven-haired beauty was ensnared by her shifty fiancé, Dillon—eldest of the Denver Westmoreland clan—couldn''t resist a... Read more

Life After Death

By: Sister Souljah

Narrated by: Nia Long

Length: 16 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
Instant USA TODAY Bestseller

The long-anticipated sequel to Sister Souljah’s million copy New York Times bestseller The Coldest Winter Ever.

Winter Santiaga hit time served. Still stunning, still pretty, still bold, still loves her father more than any man in the world, still got her hustle and high fashion... Read more

Hot Westmoreland Nights

By: Brenda Jackson

Narrated by: Ron Butler

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

He knew better than to lust after the hired help. But Ramsey Westmoreland''s new cook was just so delectable…it was enough to make the Denver rancher rethink his rules. When temptation got the best of him, he discovered Chloe Burton was just as hot in the bedroom as she was in the kitchen.

Though their affair was growing steamier by the minute,... Read more

Adas Raum (Ungekürzt)

By: Sharon Dodua Otoo

Narrated by: Sharon Dodua Otoo & Dela Dabulamanzi

Length: 8 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Das erste Hörbuch der Bachmann-Preisträgerin Sharon Dodua Otoo: "Adas Raum" verwebt die Lebensgeschichten vieler Frauen zu einer Reise durch die Jahrhunderte und über Kontinente. Ein überraschender Roman, der davon erzählt, was es bedeutet, Frau zu sein. Ada erlebt die Ankunft der Portugiesen an der Goldküste des Landes, das einmal Ghana werden... Read more

Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

Narrated by: Lupita Nyong'o

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

A New York Times bestseller!

Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award
Recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work

From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.

Sulwe has skin the... Read more

A Blessing

By: Bonita C. Stewart & Jacqueline Adams

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

A Blessing presents a fresh, bold analysis of African American female leadership. An unapologetic look at our often-overlooked role in America's social, political, psychological and economic history, it is armed with data that should be empowering for today's "unicorns."



The book offers a "playbook" to help Black unicorns "team up" and find... Read more

Childhood

By: Andre Alexis

Narrated by: Yanna Mcintosh

Length: 7 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

National Bestseller

Winner of the Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award and the Trillium Award, and shortlisted for The Giller Prize and the Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, Childhood is renowned and critically acclaimed author André Alexis' stunning first novel.

Originally published in 1998, Childhood introduced many readers to the virtuosic... Read more

KG: A to Z

By: Kevin Garnett

Narrated by: Guy Lockard

Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER​

A unique, unfiltered memoir from the NBA champion and fifteen-time all-star ahead of his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Kevin Garnett was one of the most dominant players the game of basketball has ever seen. He was also one of its most outspoken. Over the course of his illustrious twenty-one-year NBA career, he elevated... Read more

Raceless

By: Georgina Lawton

Narrated by: Georgina Lawton

Length: 8 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

A Bustle Most Anticipated Debut of the YearFrom The Guardian’s Georgina Lawton, a moving examination of how racial identity is constructed—through the author’s own journey grappling with secrets and stereotypes, having been raised by white parents with no explanation as to why she looked black.Raised in sleepy English suburbia, Georgina Lawton... Read more