April’s Reading Wrap Up!

The Oath

Secrets Series: Book #1

By: T.M. Richardson
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel
Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Miles, Deacon, and Cassidy are Franklin’s best friends, brothers in every sense of the word. When Franklin asks his brothers to do something unorthodox as his dying wish, the trio has some reservations. When they tell his widow about the oath that they were bound in brotherhood to uphold, will she run or embrace a new phase of her life that... Read more

The Offer

Secrets Series: Book #2

By: T.M. Richardson
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel
Length: 8 hours 1 minute

One Fateful Night. Two Prince Charmings. Alisa hasn’t had the best of luck. Her dream of expanding her salon into a franchise has stalled. Her dating life is non-existent. She spends her nights with wine, takeout, and thriller marathons. Looking to spice up her life, she heads back to the one place she knows will satisfy her desires. Little does... Read more

Zeal

A Novel

By: Morgan Jerkins
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Shayna Small
Length: 13 hours 21 minutes

“A multigenerational love story, Zeal is about generations of black Americans from the end of slavery through the present as their lives and romantic interests intersect with each other through time. And as each generation tries to understand the previous, they must learn to cope with their inherited trauma and make sense of their people's past.... Read more

The Opportunity

Secrets Series: Book #3

By: T.M. Richardson
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel
Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

One Kiss Can Change Everything For Nadine, a stranger’s kiss reignites a dormant flame. From the outside looking in, Nadine Davis-Moody has the perfect life. Gorgeous husband. Beautiful children. An amazing job as CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Beneath the facade of a perfect life, Nadine harbors a secret desire she's kept hidden for years. A... Read more

Another Word for Love

A Memoir

By: Carvell Wallace
Narrated by: Carvell Wallace
Length: 6 hours 6 minutes

This program is read by the author.

“Carvell Wallace narrates his beautiful memoir with poignant urgency-- and a whole lot of love…His voice, like his prose, has a poetic cadence. At times, his narration seems to fly, reaching higher and higher before culminating in an emotional crescendo.”—AudioFile

A transformative memoir that reimagines the... Read more

Jazz - Abridged

By: Toni Morrison
Narrated by: Toni Morrison
Length: 3 hours

“One of my favorite books of all time - Toni Morrison is one of the greatest writers to have ever lived in my opinion. Jazz opens by telling the reader everything, and picking the pieces apart throughout the book. Violet is the main character that tries to make sense of tragedy at home and growing older. As the reader we feel sorry for her... Read more

Bibliotherapy in the Bronx

By: Emely Rumble
Narrated by: Wesleigh Siobhan
Length: 7 hours 58 minutes

“I’m a strong supporter of this book and what its intentions are. In finds this book inspirational and a useful tool from page 1. Emely is a superb human being for putting this book in the world. Read more

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert

A Novel

By: Bob the Drag Queen
Narrated by: Bob the Drag Queen
Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

“Bob the Drag Queen has outdone themselves! From weaving a fantastical, introspective tale of what it means to be free to their fabulous narration (not to mention performing two songs mentioned in the novel), I listened to this one straight through! Read more

Ring Shout

By: P. Djèlí Clark
Narrated by: Channie Waites
Length: 5 hours 36 minutes

“The emotionally charged, wild ride of Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark was one I did not want to end. Clark pulled me into the life of Maryse and her band of monster hunters and held me hostage. With beautiful language, deep characters, and a fully immersive world, this story of vengeance and self-forgiveness unfolds. By the end, I was in tears.... Read more

The Lion Women of Tehran

By: Marjan Kamali
Narrated by: Mozhan Navabi & Nikki Massoud
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes

“I loved this story of female friendship through the decades and learned a lot about Iran's recent history in the process. You will be hungry when you listen to this book - fair warning! Read more

The Little Liar

A Novel

By: Mitch Albom
Narrated by: Mitch Albom
Length: 7 hours 40 minutes

“This heartbreaking historical fiction tells about the Jewish people in Greece during WW2. The voice of the TRUTH narrates the story of 4 main characters that are brought back together many years later for an emotional ending. A must read novel that made me re-evaluate what I thought I knew about the Jewish experience of the holocaust. Read more

Somadina

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Nene Nwoko & Akwaeke Emezi
Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

“Love this book!! Akwaeke Emezi is an amazing writer! Read more

The Color of Water

A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

By: James McBride
Narrated by: JD Jackson & Susan Denaker
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

“Astounding! This was my bookclub's favorite of the year. Beautiful, Timely, Poignant. On all levels, superb. Do not miss this! Read more