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Explore this playlist of audiobooks by Black authors, featuring new releases and bestsellers.

Original Sins

The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism

By: Eve L. Ewing
Narrated by: Robin Miles & Eve L. Ewing
Length: 12 hours 14 minutes

Why don’t our schools work? Eve L. Ewing tackles this question from a new angle: What if they’re actually doing what they were built to do? She argues that instead of being the great equalizer, America’s classrooms were designed to do the opposite: to maintain the nation’s inequalities. It’s a task at which they excel.

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Heart and Hustle

Use your passion. Build your brand. Achieve your dreams.

By: Patricia Bright
Narrated by: Patricia Bright
Length: 5 hours 24 minutes

‘Patricia Bright is killing it right now’ Glamour ‘One of Britain’s biggest YouTube stars’ Huffington Post ‘I’m going to show you how to hustle like I do, using your head and heart. All it takes is three steps…’ YOUR BRAND: how you can use who you are to... Read more

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black girl, no magic

reflections on race and respectability

By: Kimberly McIntosh
Narrated by: Kimberly McIntosh
Length: 6 hours 18 minutes

'This book is a glowing achievement by one of the best essayists of her generation' Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff ‘Witty, fresh and full of life’ Liv Little Kimberly McIntosh has lived a full life, with a loving family, messy friendships, mind-expanding travel and all-night... Read more

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The Game Changer

By: Embassie Susberry
Narrated by: Nerissa Bradley
Length: 9 hours 39 minutes

Sometimes making history means breaking some rules… Don't miss the powerful new historical fiction novel Inspired by the incredible true story of Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. ––––––––––––––––––––– New York, 1950.... Read more

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Mainline Mama

A Memoir

By: Keeonna Harris
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 7 hours 42 minutes

“A frank and heartfelt look at the pain of the mass incarceration of black men in the US. The story of the mama left on the outside. Beautiful. Read more

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Let Us March On

A Novel

By: Shara Moon
Narrated by: Karen Chilton
Length: 9 hours 41 minutes

Devoted wife, White House maid, reluctant activist…A stirring novel inspired by the life of an unsung heroine, and real-life crusader, Lizzie McDuffie, who as a maid in FDR’s White House spearheaded the Civil Rights movement of her time.I’m just a college-educated Southerner with a passion for books. My husband says I’m too bold, too sharp, too... Read more

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Home of the Happy

A Murder on the Cajun Prairie

By: Jordan LaHaye Fontenot
Narrated by: Christine Lakin
Length: TBA

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

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No One Is Self-Made

Build Your Village to Flourish in Business and Life

By: Lakeysha Hallmon
Narrated by: Lakeysha Hallmon
Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

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

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Chloe

A Novel of Secrets and Lies

By: Connie Briscoe
Narrated by: Chanté McCormick
Length: TBA

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

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Hail Mary

Stories

By: Funmi Fetto
Narrated by: Funmi Fetto
Length: TBA

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

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Qualified

How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work

By: Shari Dunn
Narrated by: Shari Dunn
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

A groundbreaking work challenging the false narrative that diversity equals a lack of qualifications by uncovering the impact of competency checking,a practice that unjustly scrutinizes Black people and other people of color, forcing them to repeatedly prove their worth, intelligence, and even their right to be in the workplace.The... Read more

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The Inner Fitness Revolution

A Roadmap to Your Freedom and Joy

By: Tina Lifford
Narrated by: Tina Lifford
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

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

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Confessions of a Video Vixen

By: Karrine Steffans
Narrated by: Karrine Steffans, Tyla Collier & Chanté McCormick
Length: TBA

Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed 'Superhead' goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop dancer industry—from the physical and emotional abuse that's rampant in the industry, and which marked her own life—to the excessive use of drugs,... Read more

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Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox

Secret Society of Rebel Girls

Secret Society of Rebel Girls

By: Rebel Girls & Marti Dumas
Narrated by: Dana Heath
Length: 4 hours 20 minutes

A school election. A mysterious mailbox. And a letter from . . . Cleopatra?

Middle school is so weird. Nina’s best friend Maya has her heart set on being elected class representative. The trouble is, she’s running against the super popular Kai Nakamura. Together, the girls come up with a plan to expose Kai’s less than honourable intentions. But... Read more

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Extra Nos

Discovering Grace Outside Myself

By: FLAME
Narrated by: FLAME
Length: 5 hours 47 minutes

GRAMMY®-nominated and Stellar Award-winning hip-hop artist FLAME invites you to step up to his mic as he takes you through his life, from the streets of Saint Louis, Missouri, as a young man in youth group to a renowned Christian rapper on the red carpet. Read how God continually pushed FLAME in his faith journey, striving to find the path... Read more

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Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold

Abeni's Song: Book #2

By: P. Djèlí Clark
Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
Length: TBA

Return to the world of Abeni's Song in Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold, the action-packed sequel by P. Djèlí Clark.

“Lush and magical.” —KWAME MBALIA • “Astonishing.” —MARK OSHIRO • "Abeni's story will sweep you away." —AMANDA FOODY

After rescuing the Children of Night, Abeni and her friends are in search of the elder spirits.

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In My Remaining Years

By: Jean Grae
Narrated by: Jean Grae
Length: TBA

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...
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Where Shadows Meet

A Novel

By: Patrice Caldwell
Narrated by: Alexis Campbell, Khaya Fraites & Melinda Sewak
Length: TBA

This dark and thrillingly romantic debut vampire fantasy, which features multicast narration, questions what it truly means to sacrifice for love.

"This is a lush, intoxicating read, packing tender romance alongside vicious twists. My new obsession!" - Mark Oshiro, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anger is a Gift and Into the Light

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Malcolm Lives!

The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Listeners

By: Ibram X. Kendi
Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
Length: TBA

In collaboration with the Malcolm X Estate, this powerful biography for young readers is a modern classic in the making, written by #1 New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi.

Published 100 years after his birth, Malcolm Lives! is a ground-breaking narrative biography of one of the most influential Americans... Read more

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The Deadly Fates

The Conjureverse Series: Book #3

By: Dhonielle Clayton
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

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

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