Black Authors

Caring Well

By: Jeanne Porter King

Narrated by: Jeanne Porter King

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Who do you turn to when you have nothing left to give? 
 
Caregiving is a core value in the African American culture. And African American women of faith often fill that role—for elderly parents, sick children, and other members of their community. Yet no one is fully prepared for the reality of disrupted schedules, unpredictable needs, and many... Read more

The DIVA Principle

By: McKinney Michelle Hammond

Narrated by: McKinney Michelle Hammond

Length: 5 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Deep inside the heart of every woman is a diva just waiting to be released. It lies underneath all of the other things she has supposedly “learned” about herself—truth, fiction, deception, or just the superimposed bad feelings of others who’ve tried to smother the diva within. Although the word diva now evokes the image of a vain or... Read more

Close Protection

By: Eden Victoria

Narrated by: Eden Victoria & Hunter Johns

Length: 8 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

IT’S. FINALLY. HAPPENING. The thrilling fake-dating, bodyguard romance YA debut from the original BookTok content creator of the year, Eden Victoria (@EdenVictorria and @edenslife)

Being the heiress of Greenway Discoveries, Daphne Green has always lived a life of privilege. But when there is a break-in at her father’s office, he enlists the... Read more

Allure

By: Iesha Bree

Narrated by: Mari & Dylan Ford

Length: 4 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

allure / ??lo?or /: the power to entice or attract through personal charm In the world of creativity, Lore Reed shines as a beacon of boundless imagination, her sculptures and paintings capturing the essence of emotion and beauty. Raised in a household where freedom and exploration reigned supreme, Lore’s carefree spirit knows no bounds. Yet... Read more

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Authority

By: Myles Monroe

Narrated by: Preston Butler

Length: 8 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

We often view authority as something oppressive, stifling, even fearful. And sometimes—perhaps too often—those impressions bear out in reality. We live in an era of overstepped boundaries and abuse in many fields of life, so that authority has become the enemy.
 
We may also have a limited idea of what authority means. Even with legitimate... Read more

Embrace

By: Mya

Narrated by: Chance Smolders & Opal Black

Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

embrace /im-?br?s/ to clasp in the arms; to take up especially readily or gladly Suvi Summers never had luck in the love department. Failed relationship after failed relationship leads her to an unforgettable interview with the matchmaking service, Arranged Hearts. Blaze Snow was a ladies' man through and through. He’d never had any trouble... Read more

Desire

By: Kay Shanee

Narrated by: Aria Addison & Chance Smolders

Length: 5 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

desire /d??z?(?)r /: a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen Unsettled… That is the word Desire Chambries uses to describe how she feels. Although her preschool students bring her joy, her personal life needs resuscitating. She’d love to get married, but the dating scene lacks quality men. Most were... Read more

Transmentation | Transience

By: Darkly Lem

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: 12 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

From bestselling authors Darkly Lem comes Transmentation | Transience, the first book in a sweeping multiverse of adventure and intrigue, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and The Expanse series.Over thousands of years and thousands of worlds, universe-spanning societies of interdimensional travelers have arisen. Some seek to make the... Read more

Red Clay

By: Charles B. Fancher

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: 10 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

An astounding multigenerational saga, Red Clay chronicles the interwoven lives of an enslaved Black family and their white owners as the Civil War ends and Reconstruction begins.In 1943, when a frail old white woman shows up in Red Clay, Alabama, at the home of a Black former slave—on the morning following his funeral—his family hardly knows... Read more

No One Is Self-Made

By: Lakeysha Hallmon

Narrated by: Lakeysha Hallmon

Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

This book isn’t just for one kind of entrepreneur—it’s for every kind. Whether you're thriving with purpose or struggling to grow your business and battle self-doubt, No One is Self-Made offers solutions and encouragement you need to push forward with the right community. From the visionary behind the groundbreaking Village Market, a direct... Read more

Koda

By: Natisha Raynor

Narrated by: J. Shani Michaels & Myles Washington

Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Koda Perry is a self-made millionaire who can't seem to form his own identity as anything other than a spoiled rich kid. Determined to build his own legacy, he branched out on his own, built a company from the ground up, and became a millionaire before the age of thirty—but for his billionaire father, that's not good enough. In his mother's... Read more

Chloe

By: Connie Briscoe

Narrated by: Chanté McCormick

Length: 7 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

New York Times bestselling author Connie Briscoe updates Daphne Du Maurier’s classic Rebecca in this chilling tale of domestic suspense centered on a spirited woman named Angel who marries a Black billionaire, only to discover that he remains haunted by his first wife who took her own life—or did she? A mansion haunted by the ghost of a cool,... Read more

Home of the Happy

By: Jordan LaHaye Fontenot

Narrated by: Christine Lakin

Length: 13 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

A compelling blend of true crime and memoir tracing the author’s investigation into the kidnapping and murder of her great-grandfather in 1980s Louisiana and the reverberations on her family and community throughout the decades""Riveting and atmospheric, Home of the Happy is also a heartfelt grappling with a trauma in the author’s family and her... Read more

Hail Mary

By: Funmi Fetto

Narrated by: Funmi Fetto

Length: 5 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

In this stunning collection, nine Nigerian women discover what it means to confront traditional expectations that have held them hostage for too long.Meet Ifeoma. She’s been ready to leave her violent husband for some time, but her plans for a quiet departure take an unexpectedly gruesome turn...Nkechi a housemaid for a rich Lagos family, bears... Read more

Meine Schwester, die Serienmörderin (Gekürzt) - Abridged

By: Oyinkan Braithwaite

Narrated by: Sabina Godec

Length: 4 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Zwei Schwestern, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten: Ayoola ist das Lieblingskind, unglaublich schön - und sie hat die Angewohnheit, ihre Männer umzubringen. Korede ist eher praktisch veranlagt und dafür zuständig hinter ihrer Schwester aufzuräumen: die Krankenschwester kennt die besten Tricks, um Blut zu entfernen, und ihr Kofferraum ist... Read more

Lift Every Voice - Abridged

By: Walter Turnbull & Howard Manly

Narrated by: Gregory T. Daniel

Length: 2 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Miracles can and do happen— when one does the footwork. Dr. Walter Turnbull dreamed of creating opportunities and better lives for the children of Harlem, and Lift Every Voice is the inspirational story of how he realized his dream. Dr. Turnbull shares the hard-bought wisdom he learned throughout his life— from his... Read more

Life Is So Good - Abridged

By: George Dawson & Richard Glaubman

Narrated by: LeVar Burton

Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: Yes

George Dawson was a slave's grandson who learned to read at age 98 and lived to the age of 103. In this remarkable memoir, he reflects on his life and shares valuable lessons in living, as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the entire sweep of the twentieth century. Dawson's irresistible voice and view of the world are captured... Read more

Gone Fishin' - Abridged

By: Walter Mosley

Narrated by: Paul Winfield

Length: 3 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: Yes

On the road in a “borrowed” '36 Ford, nineteen-year-old Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins and his companion, Raymond "Mouse" Alexander, are on a perilous odyssey that takes them from Houston to a mysterious bayou world of voodoo, sex, revenge, and death. Their destination is desolate Pariah, Texas—Mouse's home once, and still home to his hated stepfather.... Read more

The Concise King - Abridged

By: Clayborne Carson

Narrated by: Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Dr....

Length: 2 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: Yes

For the first time, an edition of Martin Luther King's most important speeches and selected sermons are assembled and available on CD as a value-priced edition. Hachette Audio believes that the timeless message of King, in his own words and voice, are essential listening for any American and for any world citizen interested in American history,... Read more

Blue Collar Blues - Abridged

By: Rosalyn McMillan

Narrated by: Denise Nicholas

Length: 2 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: Yes

A sizzling novel set against the backdrop of the Detroit car world.Champion Motors, one of Detroit's biggest auto manufacturers, is shutting down plants and laying off its workers. Tensions are mounting and violence is erupting. The lack of overtime to go around and a fatal attraction between employees at the plant ends in murder. Rife with... Read more

Dessa Rose - Abridged

By: Sherley Williams

Narrated by: Ruby Dee

Length: 2 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In 1829, a pregnant woman is condemned to die for a murderous act of rebellion. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, a woman is accused of giving sanctuary to runaway slaves. Dessa Rose is the heartwarming story of an extraordinary friendship between two strong, remarkable women from very different backgrounds, both caught in the shadow of slavery in... Read more

Bad as I Wanna Be - Abridged

By: Tim Keown & Dennis Rodman

Narrated by: Greg Alan Williams

Length: 1 hour 12 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Everybody loves a rebel—especially a successful and flamboyant one! With his body-covering tattoos and ever-changing fluorescent hair, Dennis Rodman—one of the NBA's greatest rebounders—dishes on everything from fame, money, and race relations to sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Rodman's sideline antics and celebrated benchings captivated sports... Read more

Colin Powell - Abridged

By: Colin Powell

Narrated by: Colin Powell

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The son of Jamaican immigrants, Colin Powell became one of the most influential Americans of the last century. In this dramatic series of interviews, General Powell describes his ascent from the ROTC to four-star general and eventually to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and mastermind of Desert Storm. He discusses his assignments in... Read more