Charmaine Wilkerson delivers another stunning family saga in “Good Dirt”
The bestselling author of “Black Cake” explores what we inherit from our ancestors and how the stories we tell ourselves shape who we are.
Black voices in romance
Fall in love with these heartfelt romances that celebrate Black love in all its forms.
Chené Lawson on “pioneering a new frontier” in audio
The writer discusses adapting N.K. Jemisin’s short stories for "Amorph."
Reflections by Black poets on life, struggle, and triumphs
From the 18th century to the 21st, nothing compares to the powerful voices of Black poets.
5 listens with Glory Edim
The bestselling author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl literary festival tells us about her favorite audiobooks.
Ta-Nehisi Coates to writers around the world: We need you
The renowned author and journalist’s new book of essays, “The Message,” is a travelogue about global struggle and a lesson for his students on the art of writing.
Quincy Jones on the creative process and life lessons
The Grammy Award-winning legend shared a career’s worth of wisdom in “12 Notes.”
The artistry of Haitian writers
Fiction or nonfiction, these audiobooks are grounded in a rich culture of storytelling.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson traces her history-making path in "Lovely One"
Justice Jackson discusses her new memoir and gets candid about the struggles of balancing family and career.
“Colored Television” is a razor-sharp take on race and Hollywood
Danzy Senna crafted an essential novel about mulatto identity and experience, the creative quest, and staying true to who you are.
Refusal, joy, and other acts of radical resistance
With We Refuse, historian and podcaster Kellie Carter Jackson shines a light on the breadth of Black resistance, resilience, and joy, from historical fights against racism to empowering new paths toward liberation.
In "Sharks Don't Sink," a marine biologist recalls keeping opportunity afloat
Trailblazing shark scientist Jasmin Graham is on a mission to diversify and democratize ocean studies.