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Shakespeare's Greatest Monologues

Volume I

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Jean Marie Koon, Stephen Spencer, Jan Blixt, Paul Stroili, Rebekah Ward, Debo Balogun, Katie Lynn, Bob Theis, Glynis Gilio, Amir Abdullah, Sara Nichols, Kevin Theis, Jean Moran, Belinda Bremner and Ben Werling ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players. From the murderous Lady Macbeth, ... Read more

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William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players. From the murderous Lady Macbeth,
... Read more
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The Silence of the Choir

A Novel

by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

A polyphonic tale of immigration and community by "the most promising Senegalese writer of his generation" (Le Monde) and winner of the 2021 Prix GoncourtSeventy-two men arrive in the middle of the Sicilian countryside. They are "immigrants," "refugees" or "migrants." But in Altino, they're called the ragazzi, the "guys" that the Santa Marta Association have taken responsibility for. In this small ... Read more

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A polyphonic tale of immigration and community by "the most promising Senegalese writer of his generation" (Le Monde) and winner of the 2021 Prix GoncourtSeventy-two men arrive in the middle of the Sicilian countryside. They are "immigrants," "refugees" or "migrants." But in Altino, they're called the ragazzi, the "guys" that the Santa Marta Association have taken responsibility for. In this small
... Read more

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Plundered

How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America

by Bernadette Atuahene ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

In the spirit of Evicted, a property law scholar uses the story of two grandfathers—one white, one black—who arrived in Detroit at the turn of the twentieth century to reveal how racist policies weaken Black families, widen the racial wealth gap, and derive profit from pain.When Professor Bernadette Atuahene moved to Detroit, she planned to study the city’s squatting phenomenon. What she ... Read more

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In the spirit of Evicted, a property law scholar uses the story of two grandfathers—one white, one black—who arrived in Detroit at the turn of the twentieth century to reveal how racist policies weaken Black families, widen the racial wealth gap, and derive profit from pain.When Professor Bernadette Atuahene moved to Detroit, she planned to study the city’s squatting phenomenon. What she
... Read more

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Inner City Hoodlum

by Donald Goines ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

The last novel by Donald Goines, the OG master of urban lit, a gritty, graphic thrill ride of relentless street violence, desperate measures, and brutal, unstoppable revenge . . .Johnny Washington is a ruthless survivor, a Black teen raised on the streets of LA, a battlefield of broken families, rival gangs, and minimum wage—all under the cold, watchful eye of the men and in blue. But Johnny's ... Read more

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The last novel by Donald Goines, the OG master of urban lit, a gritty, graphic thrill ride of relentless street violence, desperate measures, and brutal, unstoppable revenge . . .Johnny Washington is a ruthless survivor, a Black teen raised on the streets of LA, a battlefield of broken families, rival gangs, and minimum wage—all under the cold, watchful eye of the men and in blue. But Johnny's
... Read more
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A Black Theology of Liberation

50th Anniversary Edition

by James H. Cone ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

With the publication of his two early works, Black Theology & Black Power (1969) and A Black Theology of Liberation (1970), James Cone emerged as one of the most creative and provocative theological voices in North America. His books offered a searing indictment of white theology and society and introduced a radical presentation of the Christian message of our time. Combining the visions of ... Read more

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With the publication of his two early works, Black Theology & Black Power (1969) and A Black Theology of Liberation (1970), James Cone emerged as one of the most creative and provocative theological voices in North America. His books offered a searing indictment of white theology and society and introduced a radical presentation of the Christian message of our time. Combining the visions of
... Read more
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A Muslim American Slave

The Life of Omar Ibn Said

by Omar Ibn Said ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he came to the attention of a prominent North Carolina family after filling "the walls of his room with piteous petitions to be released, all written in the Arabic language," as one local newspaper reported. Ibn Said soon became a local celebrity, and in 1831 he was ... Read more

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Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he came to the attention of a prominent North Carolina family after filling "the walls of his room with piteous petitions to be released, all written in the Arabic language," as one local newspaper reported. Ibn Said soon became a local celebrity, and in 1831 he was
... Read more
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Digging Up Love

by Chandra Blumberg ...

Narrated by Keylor Leigh, Amir Abdullah ...

Series series Taste of Love
Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

From debut author Chandra Blumberg comes a playful, heartfelt romance about chasing your dreams and finding love in the process.Alisha Blake works her magic in the kitchen, creating delectable desserts for her grandfather’s restaurant in rural Illinois. Though Alisha relishes the close relationship she has with her family, she can’t help but dream about opening a cookie shop in Chicago. She may be ... Read more

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From debut author Chandra Blumberg comes a playful, heartfelt romance about chasing your dreams and finding love in the process.Alisha Blake works her magic in the kitchen, creating delectable desserts for her grandfather’s restaurant in rural Illinois. Though Alisha relishes the close relationship she has with her family, she can’t help but dream about opening a cookie shop in Chicago. She may be
... Read more
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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

by Frederick Douglass ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

In 1852, Frederick Douglass, former slave and, by then, a leading figure in the abolitionist movement was asked by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association to address the group for their July 4th celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.Delivered, in fact, on the 5th of July, the speech caused an immediate sensation and swiftly became a seminal rallying cry of the abolitionist ... Read more

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In 1852, Frederick Douglass, former slave and, by then, a leading figure in the abolitionist movement was asked by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association to address the group for their July 4th celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.Delivered, in fact, on the 5th of July, the speech caused an immediate sensation and swiftly became a seminal rallying cry of the abolitionist
... Read more

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The Villain's Dance

by Fiston Mwanza Mujila ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 47 min

Finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureFull of wit, music, and a rollicking cast of characters, The Villain's Dance shows Fiston Mwanza Mujila is back with a bang.Zaire. Late 90's. Mobutu's thirty-year reign is tottering. In Lubumbashi, the stubbornly homeless Sanza has fallen in with a trio of veteran street kids led by the devious Ngungi. A chance encounter with the ... Read more

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Finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureFull of wit, music, and a rollicking cast of characters, The Villain's Dance shows Fiston Mwanza Mujila is back with a bang.Zaire. Late 90's. Mobutu's thirty-year reign is tottering. In Lubumbashi, the stubbornly homeless Sanza has fallen in with a trio of veteran street kids led by the devious Ngungi. A chance encounter with the
... Read more

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The Business of Lovers

A Novel

by Eric Jerome Dickey ...

Narrated by Dominic Hoffman, Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

12 hours 22 min

All is fair in love and lust in New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey’s tale of two brothers, four women, and the business of desire.Unlike their younger brother, André, whose star as a comedian is rising, neither Dwayne nor Brick Duquesne is having luck with his career—and they’re unluckier still in love. Former child star Dwayne has just been fired from his latest acting role and ... Read more

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All is fair in love and lust in New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey’s tale of two brothers, four women, and the business of desire.Unlike their younger brother, André, whose star as a comedian is rising, neither Dwayne nor Brick Duquesne is having luck with his career—and they’re unluckier still in love. Former child star Dwayne has just been fired from his latest acting role and
... Read more
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Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky

by Kwame Mbalia ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Tristan Strong
Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods.Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote ... Read more

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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods.Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote
... Read more
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Temple Folk

by Aaliyah Bilal ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah, Chanté McCormick, Soneela Nankani, Leon Nixon, Jade Wheeler ...

Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

**Finalist for the National Book Award for FictionA “splendid and grand collection” (Edward P. Jones, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Known World) of literary short stories portraying the lived experiences of Black Muslims grappling with faith, family, and freedom in America.**In Temple Folk, Black Muslims contemplate the convictions of their race, religion, economics, politics, and sexuality ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

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**Finalist for the National Book Award for FictionA “splendid and grand collection” (Edward P. Jones, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Known World) of literary short stories portraying the lived experiences of Black Muslims grappling with faith, family, and freedom in America.**In Temple Folk, Black Muslims contemplate the convictions of their race, religion, economics, politics, and sexuality
... Read more

Also available as: eBook