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.
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.
While the stark facts can be brutal, these listens about economic and racial injustice often combine passionate storytelling with stellar performances.
Author Brit Bennett follows up her highly successful debut 'The Mothers' with a nuanced contemporary take on the concept of a Black person passing as white in 'The Vanishing Half,' as twin sisters take two different paths.
When Nikki Levy finally owned her sexuality, she noticed other things about herself that she had kept hidden for fear of seeming awkward or weird. Sharing her secrets helped set her free.
“Gratitude journaling” is one of those things you hear a lot about, but may think is A) not worth the time, B) oversold, or C) both. I’m here to tell you that it’s times like these, when so much is uncertain and unstable, that establishing a gratitude practice (inside or outside of a journal) can change your perspective on everything. But don’t take my word for it—here are 9 listens that will make you appreciate the power of appreciation.
How one very resonant novel sparked an editor’s return to her native Caribbean land after a 26-year absence.
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 fight for racial justice is up to all of us. If you’re not sure where to start, these listening recommendations can help.
The bestselling author found a way to use his special skills to help some of those most affected by COVID-19. His 8-week-long serialized story homes in on the thing we're all missing right now: human contact and connection.
Comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia talks about the universality of big life changes — like buying his first couch and having his first child — in 'The New One,' which he also co-wrote and co-narrated with his poet wife, J. Hope Stein.
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.
Puede ser difícil encontrar motivación cuando estás atrapado en el ritmo de la vida cotidiana. Cuando necesitas un poco de inspiración, los audiolibros ponen a tu alcance los consejos de los grandes expertos en temas de desarrollo personal.