Black Literature Audiobooks | Fiction & Literature

A CREATURE FEATURE WITH TEETH . . . JD Speers is having a stretch of bad luck: his wife left him, the law is on his tail, and to top it all off, bloodsucking leech people are attacking his favorite bar. Together with his buddy Rowdy and the barflies of Doc's Dockside Tavern, JD must stop the suckers before they spread their contagion up and down the Mississippi River. Contains mature themes.

Chris Sorensen (Author), Chris Sorensen (Narrator)

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Tolerable by Law: The Final Verdict

When the death of Isaiah “Zay” Turner awakens controversy in the Midwest, Jennifer Davis and Attorney Marcus Brown band together to bring the Turner family their deserved justice. They work closely as a team to conquer allyship, defeat agenda-setting narratives, and decriminalize Isaiah’s name--alongside his mother, uncle and girlfriend, Tiara. With the trial of Isaiah’s killer, Robert McCarthy, coming up soon, conservative supporters protest his freedom, while provoking violence against the Black Lives Matter Movement. And when a key witness goes missing, Jennifer, Marcus, and the team, lack supporting evidence that could help put him behind bars. In attempt to locate the witness, they come across Zay’s old friend, Tyler Young, who gives them information that could potentially incriminate some really crooked people – including McCarthy and a secret criminal organization. The team unite with Tyler to figure out what really happened leading up to the “Fourth of July” shooting (that costed Isaiah his life). But when they’re all exposed to the bigger picture, the truth is much more disturbing than they imagine. Then again, the truth is never easy to hear…is it?

David B. Darrington (Author), David B. Darrington (Narrator)

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The Unfortunates

‘A playful, powerful debut… A poignant reminder of how tight a hold mental illness can have’ ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS ‘Chukwu meticulously and brilliantly balances tough topics like depression with biting comedy, crafting a narrative about a young woman trying to survive and help others do the same’ SHONDALAND A lot is happening to Me. Will Me survive? Sahara is a student at one of the most elite universities in America – and she is Not Okay. Her grades are subpar, she’s not Nigerian enough for her family, and her long-term Life Partner* is threatening to take over. When she’s not contemplating killing herself or the wealthy white students around her, she’s receiving an increasing number of ‘Unfortunate News’ emails, which inform her that the few Black classmates she has are disappearing. Will Sahara end up joining the ranks of ‘The Unfortunates’, or can she avoid becoming yet another statistic? Written in the style of a thesis, J K Chukwu’s highly original debut is a darkly funny and biting take on the campus novel, set in the mind of a young Black woman who is losing hers. *depression

J K Chukwu (Author), Deanna Anthony (Narrator)

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Master of Souls

A KING WITH A SCORE TO SETTLE. A DEMON DRIVEN TO REBEL. A GIRL WHO HOLDS THE POWER OF THE GODS. The epic conclusion to the fantasy trilogy set in a world of magic and legend. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Laini Taylor and Sarah J Maas. Arrah has paid many prices in her battle against the demon king. Now, forced to give up the gift of magic she’d sought for so long, she has finally reached the survivors of the demons’ attack on the tribal lands. But when she comes to them without the power of the chieftains’ kas, the new tribal leaders are suspicious of Arrah’s motives, and her connection to the Demon King. While her heart is loyal to Rudjek, Arrah cannot deny that her soul is bound to Daho – through her past life as the orisha Dimma, the years they spent together, and the child the orishas destroyed. And as a ruthless Efiya regains her strength and begins to sow rebellion in the demons’ ranks, Arrah, the Demon King, and the orishas must form an uneasy alliance to restore peace to their worlds. But peace may require the ultimate sacrifice….

Rena Barron (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)

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The Founding

Two men, two dreams, two new towns on the plains, and a railroad that will determine whether the towns—one black, one white—live or die. Will Crump has survived the Civil War, Red Cloud’s War, and the loss of his love, but the search for peace still eludes him. From Colorado, famed Texas Ranger Charlie Goodnight lures Will to Texas, where he finds new love, but can love between a sharpshooter and a Quaker survive? Will has a chance to join in founding a new town, and risks everything—his savings, his family, and his life—but it will all be for nothing if the new railroad passes them by. Luther has escaped slavery in Kentucky through Albinia, Will’s sister, only to find prejudice rearing its ugly head in Indiana. When the Black Codes are passed, he’s forced to leave and begin a new odyssey. Where can he and his family go to be truly free? Can they start a town owned by blacks, run by blacks, with no one to answer to? Their success depends on the almighty railroad and overcoming bigotry to prove their town deserves the chance to thrive. Will’s eldest sister, Julia, and her husband, Hiram, are watching the demise of their steamboat business and jump into railroads, but there’s a long black shadow in the form of Jay Gould, the robber baron who ruthlessly swallows any business he considers competition. Can Julia fight the rules against women in business, dodge Gould, and hold her marriage together? The Founding tells the little-known story of the Exodusters and Nicodemus, the black town on the plains of Kansas, and the parallel story of Will’s founding of Lubbock, Texas, against the background of railroad expansion in America. A family reunited, new love discovered, the quest for freedom, the rise of two towns. In the end, can they reach Across the Great Divide? The Founding is the exciting conclusion to the series.

Michael L. Ross (Author), Joshua Young (Narrator)

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Journey of Love Healing of My Heart

“Healing of My Heart,” tells the story of young Rose and the experiences of prejudice during the 1950’s; Rose shows anger and bitterness is not in her heart. Lauren Laurence has shown a journey of love through the eyes of Rose, who devoted her life towards being an asset in her community. Rose’s siblings remind you of “The Little Rascals” who were always in trouble. Through many family illnesses, Rose’s faith in Jesus Christ never faltered.

Lauren Laurence (Author), Kimberly Steele (Narrator)

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Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?: A Novel

REESE'S BOOK CLUB MAY 2023 PICK A multigenerational saga that traverses the glamour of old Hollywood and the seductive draw of modern-day showbiz When Kitty Karr Tate, a White icon of the silver screen, dies and bequeaths her multimillion-dollar estate to the St. John sisters, three young, wealthy Black women, it prompts questions. Lots of questions. A celebrity in her own right, Elise St. John would rather focus on sorting out Kitty’s affairs than deal with the press. But what she discovers in one of Kitty’s journals rocks her world harder than any other brewing scandal could—and between a cheating fiancé and the fallout from a controversial social media post, there are plenty. The truth behind Kitty's ascent to stardom from her beginnings in the segregated South threatens to expose a web of unexpected family ties, debts owed, and debatable crimes that could, with one pull, unravel the all-American fabric of the St. John sisters and those closest to them. As Elise digs deeper into Kitty's past, she must also turn the lens upon herself, confronting the gifts and burdens of her own choices and the power that the secrets of the dead hold over the living. Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? is a sprawling page-turner set against the backdrop of the Hollywood machine, an insightful and nuanced look at the inheritances of family, race, and gender—and the choices some women make to break free of them. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company.

Crystal Smith Paul (Author), Ariel Blake, Kineta Kunutu, Lynnette Nicholas (Narrator)

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ROGUE TREASURE: An Unconquered Stars Novella

She is my sun. Treasure, an orphan enslaved on a prison moon, longs for freedom. She seizes her chance during the Aresian Civil War. Unbeknownst to her, her former fiancé’s spacecraft draws near. Treasure finds herself under the command of pirate king Scorpio Darkstar after a decade spent apart due to betrayal. Will love, lust, or revenge rule the day as two long-lost sweethearts collide in the darkness of deep space? ROGUE TREASURE is a standalone sci-fi alien romance novella in the Unconquered Stars series.

Zelda Knight (Author), Brittany A. Brown, Charles Stone (Narrator)

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30 Black Folklore Fable Bed time Stories

You should see this book as a celebration of the resilience, creativity, and wisdom of Black people and their ancestors, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and sharing these stories for generations to come. Whether you're looking for tales of adventure, humour, or wisdom, this has something for everyone. This book is a timeless and inspiring tribute to the enduring power of Black storytelling.

Ian Batantu (Author), Canaan Gonzales (Narrator)

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[Portuguese] - Raízes do amanhã: 8 contos afrofuturistas

"AS RAÍZES DO AMANHÃ PLANTAMOS AGORA" Uma das marcas deixadas pelo colonialismo é a existência de um presente que dificulta a projeção de futuros para a população negra. Por isso, contar e protagonizar histórias é tão importante para ampliarmos o campo de possibilidades. Se o real nos impõe, então, tais impedimentos, o exercício de especular, dentro e fora da ficção, é o que nos permite resgatar o passado, questionar o presente e construir futuros. É o que fortalece as raízes do amanhã, que perfuram solo brasileiro e vão fundo em direção ao desconhecido. No século XXI, nove herdeiros dessa luta se unem às editoras Gutenberg e Plutão Livros para imaginar noções de futuro próximas e longínquas em oito contos afrofuturistas e afro-brasileiros. Com organização do autor e pesquisador Waldson Souza, G. G. Diniz, Kelly Nascimento, Lavínia Rocha, Pétala e Isa Souza, Petê Rissatti, Sérgio Motta e Stefano Volp traçam em suas histórias, ora um respiro — onde o amor, a superação das adversidades e a liberdade são possíveis —, ora um alerta para nos lembrar de que estamos reféns de uma realidade que muitas vezes nos proíbe de sonhar. Evidenciando noções de futuro próximas ou longínquas, os contos de Raízes do amanhã oferecem respostas diversas sobre o tempo e o espaço da juventude negra, proporcionando um espaço revolucionário de experimentação ficcional.

G. G. Diniz, Isa Souza, Kelly Nascimento, Lavínia Rocha, Pete Rissatti, Pétala Souza, Stefano Volp, Sérgio Motta, Waldson Souza (Author), Isadora Volino, Marcus Vinnicius Morenno (Narrator)

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The Family Jewels

Bah Humbug! It’s almost Christmas and Detective Bunny McGarry is not in the festive spirit. His mood is not improved when an old friend becomes the victim of a violent assault and, for reasons he can’t understand, the police force he is a member of has decided not to investigate. Getting to the bottom of the case ends up putting him on the wrong side of some powerful people. How does all of this involve an Italian heiress who has disappeared? Why is the commissioner of the Gardai seemingly no longer in charge? And why is a certain teenage boy on the rampage swearing bloody vengeance? Strap in as things are about to get seriously festive and the big fella is taking no prisoners. Some people have no appreciation of the fundamentals of the Christmas game. The Family Jewels is book seven in the Amazon bestselling, critically acclaimed and numerically infuriating Dublin Trilogy.

Caimh Mcdonnell (Author), Morgan C Jones (Narrator)

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First Awakenings

Lieutenant Commander Ashton ‘Ash’ Haze has always embraced two things in his life: adventure and women. He gets more than he expects when he wakes on an alien planet after the experimental spaceship he and his companions are on is pulled through an ancient gateway they have been sent to explore. Now, his priorities have changed – or so he thought. Kella Ta’Qui is a Turbinta – a race known for their skills as an assassin. Taken from her home as a child, she is trained in the deadly skills as a silent killer. Her first mission is to find and kill whatever was inside the unusual capsule that landed on the small planet of Tesla Terra. Her mission soon turns from one of predator to prey when she finds herself wounded after an encounter with her would-be target. Dazed and confused, she stumbles onto others that would sell her to the highest bidder. Despair turns to hope when an unexpected male suddenly appears and carries her to safety. Ash’s skills from his wayward youth and his training in the Navy come in handy when he discovers a desert city, but nothing prepares him for the impact on his emotions when he comes across a wounded alien woman. His discovery that she knows where a fellow crew member might be, unwittingly thrusts them both into the middle of a civil war between two rival causes. The fight has begun and the race is on to find the other members before the Legion does. Can an easy-going Navy pilot and an alien assassin work together to reach the location of one of the capsules in the cutthroat Turbintan planet, or will Ash find himself served up to the Legion for the highest number of credits? Whatever happens, the war has begun with the first awakening of the resistance – a resistance that Ash has volunteered to fight with.

S.E. Smith (Author), David Brenin (Narrator)

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