Books by Black Womxn & Non-Binary Authors

Black Love Matters

Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters

By: Jessica P. Pryde
Narrated by: Jessica P. Pryde, Gina Daniels, Julienne Irons, Angel Pean, André Santana & Tashi Thomas
Length: 7 hours 40 minutes

“A must-read for romance readers or anyone wondering what romance novels might have to do with Black liberation. This was a very accessible and engaging read, and I learned so much! Read more

While Justice Sleeps

A Novel

By: Stacey Abrams
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo & Stacey Abrams
Length: 14 hours 54 minutes

“I listened to Stacey Abrams' books While Justice Sleeps and Rouge Justice on audio. She writes engaging plots that also give insight into the machinations of that branch of government. I also found the narrator's voice pleasing: a good pitch and not overly dramatic. Read more

Clap When You Land

By: Elizabeth Acevedo
Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo & Melania-Luisa Marte
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes

“This audiobook is brilliant. Acevedo wrote this beautiful novel in verse and then turned in a beautiful performance in the audiobook alongside Melania-Luisa Marte. The care Acevedo brings to this story is apparent: this is a story about grief, love, family, and community. Read more

Family Lore

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Acevedo
Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo, Sixta Morel & Danyeli Rodriguez del Orbe
Length: 9 hours 49 minutes

“Listening to the dulcet tones of Elizabeth Acevedo as she reads this book is an experience everyone should have. I felt completely enveloped by this story. A touching mix of family dynamics, culture and memory. I highly recommend. Read more

Love in Color

Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold

By: Bolu Babalola
Narrated by: Ajjaz Awad, Nneka Okoye, Bolu Babalola & Olukemi Babalola
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes

“Love in Color is delicious. I wanted to both savor every word and devour the next story. Each story unlike the last, each with a different voice and style. Babalola's retellings and reimaginings draw you in to each unique trial of love. A decadent read perfect for a beach, cabin, orrr anywhere else. ;) Read more

Cinderella Is Dead

By: Kalynn Bayron
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

Bloomsbury presents Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron, read by Bahni Turpin.

"Wholly original and captivating." – Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely

Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that’s perfect for fans of... Read more

Skin of the Sea

Of Mermaids and Orisa: Book #1

By: Natasha Bowen
Narrated by: Yetide Badaki
Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.

“Riveting.” —NPR
“Evocative.”... Read more

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

By: Roseanne A. Brown
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb & A.J Beckles
Length: 12 hours 3 minutes

“Escape into a time of heroes with Achilles' heels, women in armor, villains who might not be, murderous gardens, feisty gods, and little girls with terrible power. Enter, and gasp in awe at the rich, ancient culture, like no other in fiction, at the ricochet speed of shattering trust, the twisting of allegiances and the fracturing facets of an... Read more

Happily Ever Afters

By: Elise Bryant
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb
Length: 10 hours 18 minutes

Jane the Virgin meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in this charming debut romantic comedy filled with Black Girl Magic. Perfect for fans of Mary H. K. Choi and Nicola Yoon, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances. Sixteen-year-old Tessa Johnson has never felt like the protagonist in her own life.... Read more

Parable of the Sower

Earthseed: Book #1

By: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

“Octavia E. Butler was a prolific sci-fi futuristic author, the Parable trilogy takes readers on a realistic view of 2024. Everything that you read is playing out in REAL LIFE. She was asked how she came to write this type of work and her response was if you look at history it will show you where we're going. Read more

Black Internet Effect

Pocket Change Collective

By: Shavone Charles
Narrated by: Shavone Charles
Length: 1 hour 2 minutes

"This frank, spirited guide spotlights a thoughtful leader who embraces social responsibility." — Kirkus

With witty humor and a strong sense of self, musician, model, and technology executive Shavone Charles recounts her journey through Google, Twitter, and more – and outlines her mission to make space for herself and other young women of color... Read more

Once Ghosted, Twice Shy

A Reluctant Royals Novella

Reluctant Royals

By: Alyssa Cole
Narrated by: Karen Chilton
Length: 3 hours 20 minutes

Alyssa Cole returns with a fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series! While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined to rediscover her joy—so of course she runs into... Read more

This Is What I Know About Art

Pocket Change Collective

By: Kimberly Drew
Narrated by: Kimberly Drew
Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

"Drew's experience teaches us to embrace what we are afraid of and be true to ourselves. She uses her passion to change the art world and invites us to join her."--Janelle Monáe, award-winning singer, actress, and producer

"Powerful and compelling, this book gives us the courage to discover our own journeys into art."--Hans Ulrich Obrist,... Read more

Wings of Ebony

Wings of Ebony

By: J. Elle
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 11 hours 46 minutes

Instant New York Times bestseller!
“A remarkable, breathtaking, earthshaking, poetic thrillride.” —Daniel José Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper

​In this riveting, keenly emotional debut fantasy, a Black teen from Houston has her world upended when she learns about her godly ancestry and must save both the human and god... Read more

House of Marionne

House of Marionne: Book #1

By: J. Elle
Narrated by: André Santana & Kate Simses
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes

An INSTANT New York Times bestseller!
An INSTANT USA TODAY bestseller!
An INSTANT Sunday Times bestseller!

A modern-day YA romantic fantasy series opener about a glamorous magical world of social elites, forbidden love, and a dark magic that could destroy it all.

"Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!" – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times... Read more

Pet

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Christopher Myers
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes

“Wunderbarer Roman über eine nachrevolutionäre Welt, in der trans*-Sein und Familienvielfalt normalisiert werden, ohne Hauptthemen zu sein. - Wonderful novel about a post-revolutionary world in which being trans* and family diversity are normalized without being major themes. Read more

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

A Novel

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“This is my top read of 2022 so far! I just loved this steamy gorgeously written novel about a young artist finding a second chance at love in the most unconventional of ways, five years after her husband's tragic death. Filled with lush descriptions of tropical gardens, transformative sunsets, and mouth-watering Michelin star concoctions! It's... Read more

Now That I've Found You

By: Kristina Forest
Narrated by: Shayna Small
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

"Through this pitch-perfect rom-com, Kristina Forest explores the legacy of family and what it means to be young and full of artistic passion. I was utterly charmed from start to finish." —Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know

Now That I've Found You is a YA novel about searching for answers, love, and your eccentric... Read more

Friday I'm in Love

By: Camryn Garrett
Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
Length: 7 hours 41 minutes

It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.

“A perfect ode to romantic comedies, wrapped in a dazzling rainbow dress.” —Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl

Mahalia... Read more

Dream Country

By: Shannon Gibney
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes

The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom.

"Gut wrenching and incredible.”— Sabaa Tahir #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes

"This novel is a remarkable achievement."—Kelly Barnhill, New York Times bestselling author and... Read more