BIPOC Authors

Caring Well

By: Jeanne Porter King

Narrated by: Jeanne Porter King

Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Who do you turn to when you have nothing left to give? 
 
Caregiving is a core value in the African American culture. And African American women of faith often fill that role—for elderly parents, sick children, and other members of their community. Yet no one is fully prepared for the reality of disrupted schedules, unpredictable needs, and many... Read more

Rebel Fire

By: Ann Sei Lin

Narrated by: Susan Momoko-Hingley

Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

The second book in Ann Sei Lin's Rebel Skies fantasy YA series, set in a world of flying ships, sky cities and rebel uprisings. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli.

Kurara has barely escaped the grasp of Princess Tsukimi. Reeling from her Crafter mentor's grim betrayal, Kurara and her friends are... Read more

The Everybody Experiment

By: Lisa Moore Ramée

Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson

Length: 5 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

From the award-winning author of A Good Kind of Trouble, Lisa Moore Ramée, comes a hilarious and heartfelt young middle grade novel, in the vein of Judy Blume, about friendship, fitting in, and the ups and downs of middle school. Sure to resonate with fans of Rebecca Stead, Meg Medina, and Kelly Yang.Eleven-year-old Kylie’s friends seem so much... Read more

Embrace

By: Mya

Narrated by: Chance Smolders & Opal Black

Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

embrace /im-?br?s/ to clasp in the arms; to take up especially readily or gladly Suvi Summers never had luck in the love department. Failed relationship after failed relationship leads her to an unforgettable interview with the matchmaking service, Arranged Hearts. Blaze Snow was a ladies' man through and through. He’d never had any trouble... Read more

Bridge Across the Sky

By: Freeman Ng

Narrated by: Eric Yang

Length: 3 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

A raw and honest historical novel in verse about a Chinese teen who immigrates to the United States with his family and endures mistreatment at the Angel Island Immigration Station while trying to navigate his own course in a new world.

Tai Go and his family have crossed an ocean wider than a thousand rivers, joining countless other Chinese... Read more

Passion for the Heist

By: K'wan

Narrated by: Cary Hite

Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

A crime would bring them together, grief would bind them and love would make them famous.

Parish “Pain” Wells is a man freshly reintroduced to society, after serving time in state prison. Prior to his fall, Pain had been a heist man who showed the promise of someone who could go on to be a legend. His trajectory changed on the night he had made... Read more

Knives, Seasoning, and a Dash of Love

By: Katrina Kwan

Narrated by: Alison Deon, Derek Kwan & Davin Babulal

Length: 9 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

In this spicy workplace romance, a hotheaded celebrity chef finds himself drawn to his inexperienced new hire. But when her bubbly attitude collides with his sharp edges, can they handle the heat, or will their love be a recipe for disaster?

Alexander Chen is one of the most talented chefs to ever grace the culinary world of French haute cuisine.... Read more

The Talk

By: Darrin Bell

Narrated by: Brittany Bradford, Darrin Bell, Emyree Zazu Bel...

Length: 3 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

"The audiobook version of The Talk,...isn’t a graphic novel stripped of its pictures; it’s a radio play that delivers its own powerful aural experience. The production employs music, subtle sound effects and a cast that includes Bell and his little boy. The charming humor and incisive wisdom that elevates the print version of “The Talk” are... Read more

A Pair of Wings

By: Carole Hopson

Narrated by: Alaska Jackson

Length: 14 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

An airline captain crafts a riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the remarkable true life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation and found freedom in the air

A few years after the Wright brothers’ first flight, Bessie was working the Texas cotton fields with her family when an airplane flew... Read more

Drown Me with Dreams

By: Gabi Burton

Narrated by: Dami Olukoya

Length: 12 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Drown Me with Dreams by Gabi Burton, read by Dami Olukoya

In book two of this dark and seductive YA fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and These Violent Delights, a siren assassin must decide between saving her kingdom and betraying the man she loves.

Wanted. Hunted. Banished.

Wanted: Now that everyone knows... Read more

Guarding Temptation

By: Talia Hibbert

Narrated by: Rooke Kingston & Ekow Quartey

Length: 3 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Nina Chapman’s most embarrassing moment? Finally dragging James Foster into bed. The stern, steady mechanic made her see stars . . . then called her a mistake and disappeared, leaving the tatters of their friendship in his wake. But when Nina’s work as an investigative journalist brings death threats to her door, James marches back into her... Read more

Keepers of the Stones and Stars

By: Michael Barakiva

Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies & Frankie Corzo

Length: 15 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Reed is leading his best life: he’s just kissed the boy of his dreams, his band is finally taking off, and he’s a shoo-in to getting elected as next year’s Student Council president. But he’s ready to give it all up when his suspiciously aristocratic guidance counselor tells him he has been chosen to go on the adventure of a lifetime. Because... Read more

Great Divide, The \ Entre dos aguas (Spanish edition)

By: Cristina Henriquez

Narrated by: Jane Santos

Length: 12 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

De la aclamada autora de El libro de los americanos desconocidos, llega la extraordinaria novela épica de Cristina Henríquez sobre la construcción del canal de Panamá: un hito histórico que partió en dos la historia del continente americano, así como las vidas de quienes lo hicieron posible.Dicen que la construcción del canal será la hazaña más... Read more

The Science of Friendship

By: Tanita S. Davis

Narrated by: Emana Rachelle

Length: 7 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

A friendship hypothesis—and one failed experiment—leads one girl to investigate the science of middle school friendship makeups and breakups in this hopeful and heartwarming story from Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says.Rylee Swanson is beginning eighth grade with zero friends.A humiliating moment at the... Read more

One Summer in Miami

By: Amber Rose Gill

Narrated by: Amber Rose Gill

Length: 9 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

The sun-drenched and spicy new queer romance from the author of Until I Met You 'A summery and sweet five-star read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Goodreads Reviewer 🌴🌴🌴 Kya’s work is her life. She graduated from a rigorous engineering programme at MIT and landed a highly competitive job at one of the best tech firms in Silicon... Read more

EVO UPRISING

By: Kipjo Ewers

Narrated by: Ozzie Jacobs

Length: 17 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Seven years after the Judgment Virus—also known as the EVO Virus—swept across the globe, humanity finds itself divided. Some have perished, while others have emerged with extraordinary powers, transforming into superhumans. These beings now walk among us, shaping a world where heroism, villainy, and superhuman military units become the new norm,... Read more

The Brothers Kenney

By: Adam Mitzner

Narrated by: Stacy Carolan

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

From master of the mystery genre and bestselling author Adam Mitzner comes The Brothers Kenney, a murder mystery that pushes one family to the breaking point.Former track star Sean Kenney used to be on top of the world, but that was a very long time ago. Now he’s been estranged from his loved ones for the past two years—until the unthinkable... Read more

Life Is Strange: Heatwaves

By: Brittney Morris

Narrated by: Erika Mori

Length: 8 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

An official spin-off to Life Is Strange: True Colors featuring beloved characters Alex and Steph trapped in a small town’s climate disaster. Alex’s powers are tested against a dying hope for a sustainable future.Alex and Steph have left Haven Springs in the rear-view mirror to travel the country, chasing the horizon. Though they don’t have much... Read more

Allure

By: Iesha Bree

Narrated by: Mari & Dylan Ford

Length: 4 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

allure / ??lo?or /: the power to entice or attract through personal charm In the world of creativity, Lore Reed shines as a beacon of boundless imagination, her sculptures and paintings capturing the essence of emotion and beauty. Raised in a household where freedom and exploration reigned supreme, Lore’s carefree spirit knows no bounds. Yet... Read more

Project Mercury

By: Ronald L. Smith

Narrated by: Nile Bullock

Length: 6 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Ike Pressure is an Army brat.Which, if you ask him, is not an insult.His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are about to move there too.Spoiler alert: Ike and Eesha aren’t really best buds, even though their parents think so. They used... Read more

Five-Star Stranger

By: Kat Tang

Narrated by: Julian Cihi

Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

An exciting and “inventive” (HuffPost) debut novel about a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app—a place where users can hire a pretend fiancé, a wingman, or companion of any kind—who finds out who he is by being anyone but himself.

Would you hire someone to be the best man at your wedding? Your stand-in brother? The father to your child?

In... Read more

The Empire Wars

By: Akana Phenix

Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky & January LaVoy

Length: 14 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

A Kobo Best Young Adult Book for August!“An exciting new voice in YA, Akana Phenix has written a gripping tale of resilience and courage that powerfully echoes the realities of conflict and injustice. The Empire Wars will resonate with young readers long after they turn the final page.”—Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe... Read more

Lazy Love

By: Keion Henderson

Narrated by: Keion Henderson

Length: 7 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Bestselling author and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries shares how to strengthen your relationships—with family, partners, friends, and others—and find deeper satisfaction by learning to love better.
 
Humans are meant to love and be loved, but so often we fall short at loving well. We take others for granted. We make... Read more

The Offer

By: T.M. Richardson

Narrated by: Lacy Laurel

Length: 8 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

One Fateful Night. Two Prince Charmings. Alisa hasn’t had the best of luck. Her dream of expanding her salon into a franchise has stalled. Her dating life is non-existent. She spends her nights with wine, takeout, and thriller marathons. Looking to spice up her life, she heads back to the one place she knows will satisfy her desires. Little does... Read more