As the child of Caribbean immigrants, I was very lucky to grow up connected to the islands of my parents’ births. Annual trips to the Bahamas and Antigua instilled in me from a young age a love of warm, salty breezes, flavorful foods, and irresistible rhythms that make me dance wherever I am. From the people, to the food, to the music and the languages, a kaleidoscope of vibrancy is abundant throughout Caribbean culture. This June we celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month and the diverse, complex beauty of its many islands with our collection of emerging and classic writers. Whether you’re from the islands, have simply visited, or are dreaming of the day you will, there’s something here for everyone. —Margaret Hargrove, Audible Editor
Memoirs
Compelling personal stories, told by those who lived them.
Fiction
Immerse yourself in island life with novels rooted in the Caribbean experience.
Modern Classics
Essential treasures rich in timeless themes of Caribbean culture.
Nonfiction
Educate yourself with true tales, essays, and histories of the Caribbean.
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Get swept up in the imaginations of these Caribbean storytellers.
Listen as a Family
Inspiring and entertaining stories for the next generation.
For Teens and Young Adults
Coming-of-age stories from Caribbean creators.
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Featured Content
The artistry of Haitian writers
Fiction or nonfiction, these audiobooks are grounded in a rich culture of storytelling.
Monique Roffey confronts Caribbean femicide in “Passiontide”
The Trinidadian-born British writer turns real-life tragedy into feminist fiction with this searing treatise on violence against women.
“Velorio” sounds the collective cry of anger and frustration from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Xavier Navarro Aquino was one of many Puerto Ricans impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Maria and subsequent lack of aid from the US government. His debut novel captures the reality of the aftermath, and what it means to be a contemporary subject of colonialism.
In “Olga Dies Dreaming,” a Latina wedding planner is pitted against the wishes of her absent mother
With a heroine caught between a freedom-fighting mother and her own entrepreneurial ambitions, Xochitl Gonzalez’s debut novel asks, "Are we defined by the expectations of others?"
Upping the Stakes on 'Jane Eyre' in 'Within These Wicked Walls'
Debut author Lauren Blackwood is all about the fiery chemistry between her main characters in her Ethiopian-inspired retelling of the classic novel.
The unflinching honesty in Elizabeth Acevedo's “Clap When You Land”
National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo holds no punches in her beautifully lyrical verse novel about two sisters who find each other over the loss of a father.
Haiti and the Dominican Republic: One island, two nations, so many stories
Two Audible employees, Edwin De La Cruz and Ruth Neely — one from the Dominican Republic and the other from Haiti, share how two recent audiobook listens evoked their beautifully complicated memories of their Caribbean homelands.
The golden island listen that transported me home
How one very resonant novel sparked an editor’s return to her native Caribbean land after a 26-year absence.
Ibi Zoboi Brings Distinctive New Voices To Life In 'My Life As An Ice Cream Sandwich'
Sean Tulien interviews Ibi Zoboi
Candice Carty-Williams' Debut Novel 'Queenie' Easily Wears The Crown As This Season's Fresh, Funny, And Relatable New Voice
The debut author of the highly anticipated new novel shares how in trying to write something that she’d want to read, where she saw herself reflected, she found a story that would touch so many more.
Why Was The Sound Of His Words So Important To Marlon James As He Wrote 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'?
The critically acclaimed author talks with our Sci-fi and Fantasy editor Sam Danis about the first book in his epic new trilogy, and shares how it continues his tradition of nuanced, intricate works that are perfect for audio.
Claire Adam's Debut Novel 'Golden Child' Shows That No Person Is An Island, Even When Living On One
Debut author Claire Adam talks about the power of books, complicated family dynamics, and how her debut novel, 'Golden Child,' set on a Caribbean Island and centered on a poor but proud family, resonates with people from all walks of life.