Women & Persons of Color
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Ladysitting
by Lorene Cary; read by Lorene Cary
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In Ladysitting, Lorene Cary captures the ruptures, love, and, perhaps, forgiveness that can occur in a family as she bears witness to her grandmother's 101 vibrant years of life. Learn More
Black Ice
by Lorene Cary; read by Lorene Cary
A black teenager from Philadelphia describes her experiences in an exclusive New England prep school, first as a student coming to terms with a new and different way of life, and then as a teacher at her alma mater. Learn More
Dirty Dealing
by Gary Cartwright; read by J. Rodney Turner
A must-listen book from Gary Cartwright, the author of Blood Will Tell and Galveston. Learn More
First Ladies
by Betty Boyd Caroli; read by Susan Ericksen
Betty Boyd Caroli's engrossing and informative First Ladies is an essential resource for anyone interested in the role of America's First Ladies. Learn More
Combat Love
by Alisyn Camerota; read by Alisyn Camerota
Two-time Emmy-award-winning CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota retraces her steps down an often gritty path toward her dream of becoming a journalist. At times heartbreaking and pulse-pounding, Combat Love is an inspiration for anyone who's ever searched for that elusive place called home. Learn More
A Fool's Errand
by Lonnie G. Bunch III; read by JD Jackson
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Founding Director Lonnie Bunch's deeply personal tale of the triumphs and challenges of bringing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to life. His story is by turns inspiring, funny, frustrating, quixotic, bittersweet, and above all, a compelling listen. Learn More
Against the Wall
by Jenn Budd; read by Jenn Budd
Jenn Budd, the only former US Border Patrol agent to continually blow the whistle on this federal agency's rampant corruption, challenges us—as individuals and as a nation—to face the consequences of our actions. Her journey offers a vital perspective on the unfolding moral crisis of our time. She also gives harrowing testimony about rape culture, white privilege, women in law enforcement, LGBTQ issues, mental illness, survival, and forgiveness. Learn More
Mickey
by Helen Brown; read by Cat Gould
A witty and warm memoir about growing up with the help of a very special cat—from Helen Brown, internationally bestselling author of Cleo and other tales of the beloved cats in her life. Learn More
Too Hot
by George Brown; read by Midnite Michael
In Too Hot, drummer, keyboardist, and primary songwriter George Brown describes life in and out of Kool & The Gang, including a raucous life on the road as the band's popularity grew. Learn More
Cherry on Top
by Bobbie Brown & Caroline Ryder; narrated by Bobbie Brown
Life isn't easy when you're single, pushing fifty, and still haunted by the ghosts of your rock 'n' roll past—but if anyone can find the funny in it, Bobbie can. Learn More
My Accidental Jihad
Krista Bremer; read by Xe Sands
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Profoundly moving and often funny, this meditation on tolerance explores what it means to open our hearts to another culture and to embrace our own. Learn More
Three Ordinary Girls
by Tim Brady; read by David de Vries
Three Ordinary Girls is an astonishing World War II story of a trio of fearless female resisters whose youth and innocence belied their extraordinary daring in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands. Learn More
On Our Way Home from the Revolution
by Sonya Bilocerkowycz; read by Sonya Bilocerkowycz
In these linked essays, Sonya Bilocerkowycz invites listeners to meet a swirling cast of post-Soviet characters, including a Russian intelligence officer who finds Osama bin Laden a few weeks after 9/11; a Ukrainian poet whose nose gets broken by Russian separatists; and a long-lost relative who drives a bus into the heart of Chernobyl. On Our Way Home from the Revolution muddles our easy distinctions between innocence and culpability, agency and fate. Learn More
Pay Day
by ReShonda Tate Billinglsey & Richelle Denise; read by Janina Edwards & Leon Nixon
When the office lotto pool lands the winning ticket for four friends, each will embark on journeys that change their lives forever. Learn More
Angelica
by Molly Beer; read by Rachel Yong
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A women-centric view of revolution through the life of Angelica Schuyler Church, Alexander Hamilton's influential sister-in-law. Learn More
How to Begin When Your World Is Ending
by Molly Phinney Baskette; read by Molly Phinney Baskette
Moving, witty, and probing, Molly Baskette's practical and spiritual perspective will appeal to readers of Lori Gottlieb's Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and Kate Bowler's Everything Happens for a Reason. Learn More
It's What You Do Next
by Megan Barry; read by Megan Barry
A must-listen memoir from Megan Barry, the first female mayor of Nashville. Learn More
The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist
By Ben Barres; read by Paul Boehmer
A leading scientist describes his life, his gender transition, his scientific work, and his advocacy for gender equality in science. Learn More
Motherhood So White
by Nefertiti Austin; read by Allyson Johnson
In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti Austin examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of color in racially charged, modern-day America. Learn More
Inexplicably Me
by Chelsea Austin Montgomery-Duban Wächter; read by Chelsea Austin Montgomery-Duban Wächter
A hilariously moving and inspirational memoir of a girl with two gay dads, navigating her way through life with joy, love, gratitude, and an excellent sense of humor. Learn More
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