Deesha Philyaw's Audiobook Picks
Author Deesha Philyaw curated this playlist of audiobooks especially for Libro.fm listeners. She says, "These books are all by friends of mine, but the main reason I delight in listening to them is that they make me feel the full range of emotions and the full range of my humanity."
Find audiobooks by Philyaw here!
Wow, No Thank You.
Essays
By Samantha Irby
Narrated by: Samantha Irby
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes
A new rip-roaring essay collection from the smart, edgy, hilarious, unabashedly raunchy, and bestselling Samantha Irby.
Irby is forty, and increasingly uncomfortable in her own skin despite what Inspirational Instagram Infographics have promised her. She has left her job as a receptionist at a veterinary clinic, has published successful books and... Read more »
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
By Dawnie Walton
Narrated by: Janina Edwards, Bahni Turpin, James Langton, AndrƩ De Shields, Dennis Boutsikaris, Steve West, Gabra Zackman & full cast
Length: 13 hours 16 minutes
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
“If you read the first twenty pages of this book and think, like I did "this seems exactly the same as Daisy Jones and the Six KEEP GOING. The way the stories are setup is similar, but Opal and Nev have a unique story that demands to be heard. Walton combines oral music history, intense relationship dynamics, and strong character development to result in an engaging read. I highly recommend the full-cast audiobook on Libro.fm!”
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Punch Me Up To The Gods
A Memoir
By Brian Broome
Narrated by: Brian Broome, Yona Harvey & Robin Miles
Length: 7 hours 20 minutes
WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZEĀ ā¢ WINNER OF A LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD ā¢ A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK ā¢Ā AĀ NEW YORK TIMESĀ EDITORS' PICK ā¢ A STONEWALL HONOR BOOK ā¢ NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, LIBRARY JOURNAL, AMAZON AND APPLE BOOKS ā¢ AĀ TODAYĀ SUMMER READING LIST PICKĀ ā¢ ANĀ ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYĀ BEST DEBUT OF SUMMER... Read more »
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The Prophets
By Robert Jones, Jr.
Narrated by: Karen Chilton
Length: 14 hours 52 minutes
The Prophets
“This was quite the stunning debut - I loved the meta quality of the narration and the overall lyrical writing style. A powerful and commanding story! ”
Lauren, Curious Iguana
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