Black Authors

Courageous Faith

By: Debbye Turner Bell

Narrated by: Debbye Turner Bell

Length: 6 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

You're not good enough. You don't have what it takes. You're second best. When voices in your life beat you down, telling you that you don't measure up, what do you do? There are moments when you're going to want to give up. Set-backs, failures, and fatigue impacts us all. Miss America 1990 shares her experiences as an African American woman... Read more

Let the Games Begin

By: Rufaro Faith Mazarura

Narrated by: Shaniqua Okwok

Length: 8 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

"A delight to listen to." — AudioFile

"British actor Shaniqua Okwok skillfully voices the main characters, lending distinctive, natural-sounding accents for each."—Library Journal

Set against a sizzling-hot Greek summer filled with sunshine and souvlaki, Rufaro Faith Mazarura’s Let the Games Begin is a un-put-downable debut rom-com about two... Read more

A Run at Love

By: Toni Shiloh

Narrated by: Dioni Michelle Collins

Length: 12 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

A CONTENDER RUNNING FOR THE ROSES

As a Black woman in a field with little diversity, Piper McKinney is determined to make her mark on the horse-racing world. Raised on a Thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, Piper’s dream is for her horse to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby.
With the help of her best friend and trainer, Tucker Hale, she gains national... Read more

And

By: Felicia Murrell

Narrated by: Felicia Murrell

Length: 8 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

While others often respond to the cares and concerns of our day through anger, And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World attempts to offer a response steeped in the heartbeat of Love. 

This book is an invitation to encounter the lived experience and philosophical musings of another as a human, not as a project or agenda to... Read more

Malcolm Lives!

By: Ibram X. Kendi

Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi

Length: 8 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

National Book Award–winning and #1 New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi brings an American icon to life in the first major biography of Malcolm X for young people in more than thirty years. This program is read by the author.

As a youth, Malcolm endured violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and being incarcerated. He... Read more

The Deadly Fates

By: Dhonielle Clayton

Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Return to the world of the Marvellers and Conjurors in the third audiobook of the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestselling fantasy series. Year Three at the global magic school in the sky is back in session in The Deadly Fates.

After saving the world from the diabolical Ace of Anarchy, Ella, Brigit, and Jason return for year three at the... Read more

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Change

By: Myles Monroe

Narrated by: Preston Butler

Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Thriving in a Constantly Changing World 

Changes and disruptions come to us all—whether we are prepared for them or not. We also face sweeping societal changes in our day as pivotal arenas of life converge to transform our globe. How we deal with those inevitable changes, no matter what their source, determines whether they will ultimately be a... Read more

Jaden Powers and the Inheritance Magic

By: Jamar J. Perry

Narrated by: Caleb N Singi

Length: 7 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Jaden Powers and the Inheritance Magic by Jamar J. Perry, read by Caleb N Singi.

In this magical middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Amari and the Night Brothers, a shy boy must step up and become his own hero after his best friend disappears at a magical school.

Jaden and Elijah have been best friends... Read more

The Talk

By: Darrin Bell

Narrated by: Brittany Bradford, Darrin Bell, Emyree Zazu Bel...

Length: 3 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

"The audiobook version of The Talk,...isn’t a graphic novel stripped of its pictures; it’s a radio play that delivers its own powerful aural experience. The production employs music, subtle sound effects and a cast that includes Bell and his little boy. The charming humor and incisive wisdom that elevates the print version of 'The Talk' are... Read more

Courage and Confidence

By: Nicole O. Salmon

Narrated by: Nicole O. Salmon

Length: 5 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you ever felt like you're living a subpar version of yourself? Have you given God your yes, but still struggle to step into your full potential? If so, it's time to tap into your God-given potential, embrace your unique identity, and live a purpose-filled life. In Courage and Confidence, Nicole Salmon provides the tools you need to evict... Read more

Say Good

By: Ashlee Eiland

Narrated by: Ashlee Eiland

Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Find your passion. Know your voice. Speak for good.

We know what it means to do good. But in today’s tense and complex world, when topics like political issues, theology, and current events so often divide us, how do we say good? God calls us to speak truth into our communities and relationships, but we all struggle to know when to speak up. We... Read more

How to Tell the Truth

By: Preston Perry

Narrated by: Preston Butler

Length: 4 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

The story of Preston Perry’s path toward God. A hope-filled apologetics and evangelism book written by the popular cohost of the podcast, With the Perrys. Includes a foreword by Jackie Hill Perry.

In this compelling and gripping book, Preston tells the story of how God chased him. The streets of Chicago were his home, and it was there that he... Read more

Chaos King

By: Kacen Callender

Narrated by: Wes Haas

Length: 13 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

WHEN THE WORLD BURNS, ASH WILL RISE.

The explosive sequel to instant New York Times bestselling YA debut Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender.

"[A] wickedly fun and deeply important story with a must-listen narration." —AudioFile on Infinity Alchemist

Ever since he rose up against his father and saved New Anglia from destruction, Ash has been... Read more

Harmattan Season

By: Tochi Onyebuchi

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Award-winning author Tochi Onyebuchi’s new standalone novel is hard-boiled fantasy noir: Raymond Chandler meets P. Djèlí Clark in a postcolonial West Africa.

This program is read by Dion Graham, narrator of over 300 audiobooks and an AudioFile Golden Voice. Dion has won multiple Earphones and Audie Awards.

Fortune always left whatever room I... Read more

Needy Little Things

By: Channelle Desamours

Narrated by: Alaska Jackson

Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In this debut speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with premonition-like powers must solve her friend's disappearance before she finds herself in the same danger, perfect for fans of Ace of Spades.

Sariyah Lee Bryant can hear what people need—tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger—an ability only her family and her best... Read more

Rifts and Refrains

By: Tiye & Keisha Mennefee

Narrated by: Benjamin Charles & IiKane

Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

"Now with all-new bonus content!   “Unique, fresh and gripping.” —Kennedy Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author   Amara Johnson has spent her life following the rules, always choosing stability over risk. But when she returns to Memphis for her estranged grandfather’s funeral, she inherits more than just his crumbling house. She inherits his... Read more

The First

By: Kipjo Ewers

Narrated by: Tyla Collier

Length: 12 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

After spending four years on death row for the brutal murder of her husband, Sophia Dennison takes her final walk in the Mountain View Facility in Gatesville and is put to death by lethal injection at 12:00 a.m. Several hours after Sophia's execution, FBI agent Mark Armitage is called to investigate a serious disturbance at the prison. Upon... Read more

In My Remaining Years

By: Jean Grae

Narrated by: Jean Grae

Length: 11 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

In My Remaining Years offers an immersive audio experience, fully sound designed to enhance your enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of Jean's inner monologue, Dr. Umentary, and New York City with original music composed for this listening experience. Sit back and savor!

This collection of darkly humorous, intensely personal essays is written... Read more

The Inner Fitness Revolution

By: Tina Lifford

Narrated by: Tina Lifford

Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Actress and empowerment counselor Tina Lifford guides readers on connecting with their authentic Self—the source of personal power, greater health, and joyful wellbeing—in this follow-up to The Little Book of Big Lies, an inspiring and hands-on guide in the tradition of Yasmine Cheyenne’s The Sugar Jar and Tabitha Brown’s Seen, Loved &... Read more

They Dream in Gold

By: Mai Sennaar

Narrated by: Julia Kwamya

Length: 11 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

When Bonnie and Mansour meet in New York in 1968?his piercing gaze in a downtown jazz club threatening to carry her away?their connection is undeniable. Both from fractured homes, with childhoods spent crossing the Atlantic, they quickly find peace with each other. And as Mansour’s soaring Senegalese melodies continue to break new ground,... Read more

Wild Magic: Legend of the Black Lion

By: Abiola Bello

Narrated by: Diana Yekinni

Length: 1 hour 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy as they put their extraordinary animal powers to the test in this new illustrated wildlife adventure series for readers 6+. For fans of Leonora Bolt and Space Detectives.

Misha and Ziggy are no ordinary twins. They have a secret that no one else knows: Misha can speak to animals and Ziggy can... Read more

One Eighty

By: Charity Shane

Narrated by: Chance Smolders & Wesleigh Siobhan

Length: 10 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Two people…
Two different objectives…
One ultimate goal… Gideon “Gee” Powers has one hundred and eighty days to secure his rightful place as head of the family. Rhian Barnes has one hundred and eighty days to complete a bucket list.
One night in Sin City blurs the lines and two become one. Read more

Merc

By: B. Love

Narrated by: Winston James & Lacy Laurel

Length: 4 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

For a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. Known for his allegiance to the criminal underworld as a protector, the gangster only shows love to his family… and his son and the woman who birthed him are at the top of that list. When Merc decides to take one last job before retiring, he doesn’t think it will include protecting a... Read more

Passion

By: Monica Walters

Narrated by: Benjamin Charles & Reina Mystique

Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

passion /?pa-sh?n/: a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept Giselle King refuses to wait for time to pass her by without obtaining everything she desires. After fulfilling her goal of becoming a dental hygienist and having financial stability, she knows she’s ready for a family. Years of dating proved to be... Read more