Stacey Abrams asked what happens "While Justice Sleeps"—and a legal thriller was born
Set within the halls of the US Supreme Court, the prescient new suspense novel from the political leader and voting rights activist draws from moments in her own career.
Inspired by hip-hop, "Open Water" introduces a stunning new voice on vulnerability
Caleb Azumah Nelson's lyrical debut brings you inside the mind of a young British Black man discovering himself through love and art.
'Billie Was a Black Woman' Complexifies the Legendary Jazz Artist Who Was Ahead of Her Time
Rebecca Carroll's new Audible Original podcast challenges stereotypes set against Black women and Black bodies through the lens of Billie Holiday's extraordinary, tumultuous, and beautiful life.
‘The Final Revival of Opal & Nev’ is the Fictional Oral History You Have to Hear
Debut author Dawnie Walton crafts a beautiful blend of voices—brought to life by a huge cast—to tell an epic tale of a 1970s musical duo who burned bright, and ultimately illuminated race, class, and gender issues in America.
Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories
The Nebula- and Hugo Award-winning writer traces a young heroine’s discovery of her terrifying powers in ‘Remote Control,’ a new sci-fi novella that expands on Okorafor’s signature themes.
Voices of Audible: Celebrating Black Poetry
Audible staff share what poets and poetry mean to them in celebration of Black History Month.
'The Prophets' Raises Love Above All Else
Lauded for its lyricism and heart-wrenching beauty, Robert Jones, Jr.’s new novel is an electric debut centered on two enslaved men in love during the antebellum South.
The Transformative Power of Performance in 'The Fires of Vengeance'
Best-selling author Evan Winter is in awe of Prentice Onayemi's epic, artistic narration of 'The Rage of Dragons' and 'The Fires of Vengeance.'
Angie Thomas on Tupac, Honoring Young Black Men, and What’s Next
The author of 'The Hate U Give' and 'On the Come Up' pays tribute to the experience of Black manhood with 'Concrete Rose,' a prequel about Maverick, one of her most beloved characters.
Desus and Mero Talk Knowledge and Growth in the Land of Humor
The hosts of the 'Bodega Boys' podcast and the hit self-titled Showtime series share why writing and recording 'God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx' was the perfect evolution for them and their fandom, a.k.a. the Bodega Hive.
For Danielle Evans Authenticity is Key to Relevant and Timely Storytelling
The author's award-winning short story collection 'Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self' is now available in audio for the first time and hitting notes that make it seem as relevant today as it was 10 years ago.
Dr. Ayanna Howard wants you to ask the hard questions about 'Sex, Race & Robots'
Acclaimed roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard is on a mission to combat racial and sexual bias in AI and change the future of our world for the positive.