An Antiracism Listening List
The fight for racial justice is up to all of us. If you’re not sure where to start, these listening recommendations can help.
Terry McMillan Has Embraced That ‘It’s Not All Downhill from Here’
From the bestselling author who brought us ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ Terry McMillan holds true to her trademark wit and wisdom—all surrounded by a large circle of friends—in her latest story.
Our New Battle Cry is Samantha Irby’s 'Wow, No Thank You'
With the same edgy, unabashed, and spit-take funny wit that brought us 'We Are Never Meeting in Real Life' and 'Meaty,' Samantha Irby tackles approaching middle age, raising her stepkids in a small Midwestern town, and being okay with just being okay in her new collection of essays.
James McBride Takes Us to Church With 'Deacon King Kong'
The award-winning author of 'The Good Lord Bird' and 'The Color of Water' shares why his rollickingly fun new novel, ostensibly about a baffling shooting, is all about the power of community and church.
Dick Gregory’s Provocatively Titled Memoir Is Still Causing A Stir Decades Later
Legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory made waves when his autobiography was first published in 1964 with its deliberately incendiary title. Audible is bringing it to audio for the first time and his son, Dr. Christian Gregory, shares why that word still carries so much weight and why his father’s message through activism endures.
Kiley Reid's "Such a Fun Age" is more than just fun
Debut novelist Kiley Reid takes a fresh new look at racial and class tensions as she goes beyond the now-ubiquitous filmed scene of a Black person faced with a fraught confrontation. Listen in as she discusses all that went into her approach, including labor laws and hair stories.
Robyn Crawford on Friendship and Love With Whitney Houston
After more than 30 years of silence, Robyn Crawford is speaking publicly about her lifelong relationship with Whitney Houston.
Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'The Water Dancer' Makes A Big Splash
Abby West interviews Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ibi Zoboi Brings Distinctive New Voices To Life In 'My Life As An Ice Cream Sandwich'
Sean Tulien interviews Ibi Zoboi
Bassey Ikpi's New Memoir Tells The Truth About Bipolar Disorder And Anxiety
Writer, mental-health advocate, and ex-poet Bassey Ikpi uses her memoir 'I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying' to dig into what it means to truthfully tell your story.
Getting To The Heart Of The Matter With 'Heart of Darkness'
College student and Audible scholar Ama Hagan confronts a controversial work about Africa and its deep impact on her.
Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead’s “The Nickel Boys” uses fiction to confront a tragic past
Colson Whitehead shares why he was called to examine the horrific activities in one Florida reform school through the eyes of a young Black boy in his follow-up to the award-winning “Underground Railroad.”