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Black Hamptons

by Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt ...

Narrated by Ace Bentley, Dylan Ford, Ebony Mendez, Michael Rishawn, Chanté Ellison ...

Series series Black Hamptons
Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

When a piece of land comes up for sale in this exclusive community, it sparks a war between the Brittons and the Johnsons. It’s old money versus new money, and neither family seems willing to compromise. Will the tension between them shatter any hopes of a peaceful summer?Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the ... Read more

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When a piece of land comes up for sale in this exclusive community, it sparks a war between the Brittons and the Johnsons. It’s old money versus new money, and neither family seems willing to compromise. Will the tension between them shatter any hopes of a peaceful summer?Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the
... Read more

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Black Hamptons 2

Gentrification

by Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt ...

Narrated by Ace Bentley, Dylan Ford, Ebony Mendez, Michael Rishawn, Chanté Ellison ...

Series series Black Hamptons
Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

Things are heating up in the Black Hamptons, an affluent vacation community of African Americans nestled in Long Island, New York. The families are facing trials and tribulations both individually and collectively, and everyone has a lot at stake.The Brittons are shocked by the return of Moses, the patriarch of the family. While he’s eager to reunite with his wife and sons, it may be difficult, ... Read more

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Things are heating up in the Black Hamptons, an affluent vacation community of African Americans nestled in Long Island, New York. The families are facing trials and tribulations both individually and collectively, and everyone has a lot at stake.The Brittons are shocked by the return of Moses, the patriarch of the family. While he’s eager to reunite with his wife and sons, it may be difficult,
... Read more

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Heartsick

by Kristina Forest ...

Narrated by Torian Brackett, Shayna Small, Michael Rishawn, Sandra Okuboyejo, Seth Holt, Ashley J. Hobbs ...

Unabridged

7 hours 48 min

A sweet and fast-paced contemporary teen romance from USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.High school senior Margot Whitman is an intern at Healing Hearts Inc., the company that created the innovative pill that can erase a person’s heartbreak overnight. Every weekend, Margot witnesses patients get cured of their broken hearts. Meanwhile, she’s nursing a heartbreak of her own. With college ... Read more

$25.00 USD

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A sweet and fast-paced contemporary teen romance from USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.High school senior Margot Whitman is an intern at Healing Hearts Inc., the company that created the innovative pill that can erase a person’s heartbreak overnight. Every weekend, Margot witnesses patients get cured of their broken hearts. Meanwhile, she’s nursing a heartbreak of her own. With college
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The Usual Suspects

by Maurice Broaddus ...

Narrated by Michael Rishawn ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus.Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He’s in special ed, separated from the “normal” kids at school who don’t have any “issues.” That’s enough to make all the teachers and students look at him and his friends with a constant side-eye. (Although his ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus.Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He’s in special ed, separated from the “normal” kids at school who don’t have any “issues.” That’s enough to make all the teachers and students look at him and his friends with a constant side-eye. (Although his
... Read more

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Control Freaks

by J.E. Thomas ...

Narrated by Merissa Czyz, Maxwell Glick, Brian Nishii, Imani Parks, Ruffin Prentiss, Michael Rishawn, Jeed Saddy, Marc Anthony Samuel, Cortney Wright ...

Unabridged

6 hours 26 min

One week.One prize.Seven really weird challenges.The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little … competitive. Okay.They’re A LOT competitive.The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win.But it won’t be easy. The competition doesn’t just include science, technology, engineering and math. It ... Read more

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One week.One prize.Seven really weird challenges.The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little … competitive. Okay.They’re A LOT competitive.The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win.But it won’t be easy. The competition doesn’t just include science, technology, engineering and math. It
... Read more

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Pimp My Airship

A Naptown by Airship Novel

by Maurice Broaddus ...

Narrated by Rhett Samuel Price, André Santana ...

Unabridged

11 hours 51 min

Warning: Don’t Believe the Hype!All the poet called Sleepy wants to do is spit his verses, smoke chiba, and stay off the COP’s radar—all of which becomes impossible once he encounters a professional protestor known as (120 Degrees of) Knowledge Allah. They soon find themselves on the wrong side of local authorities and have to elude the powers that be.When young heiress Sophine Jefferson’s father ... Read more

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Warning: Don’t Believe the Hype!All the poet called Sleepy wants to do is spit his verses, smoke chiba, and stay off the COP’s radar—all of which becomes impossible once he encounters a professional protestor known as (120 Degrees of) Knowledge Allah. They soon find themselves on the wrong side of local authorities and have to elude the powers that be.When young heiress Sophine Jefferson’s father
... Read more
Black Hamptons

by Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt ...

Now a NAACP-nominated Limited Series on BET!Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of Martha’s Vineyard, black folks here own five miles of prime beachfront. With a mix of legacy families, new money, hangers-on, and thirsty developers, ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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Now a NAACP-nominated Limited Series on BET!Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of Martha’s Vineyard, black folks here own five miles of prime beachfront. With a mix of legacy families, new money, hangers-on, and thirsty developers,
... Read more

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The Summer Girlfriend

by Kristina Forest ...

Series Book 1 - Heart Beach
A fake summer fling between a stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir becomes way too real in this glittering new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.Noelle Lewis doesn’t have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She’s too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig ... Read more

$10.99 USD

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A fake summer fling between a stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir becomes way too real in this glittering new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.Noelle Lewis doesn’t have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She’s too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig
... Read more

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The Neighbor Favor

by Kristina Forest ...

Series Book 1 - The Greene Sisters
A shy bookworm enlists her charming neighbor to help her score a date, not knowing he’s the obscure author she’s been corresponding with, in this sparkling and heart-fluttering romance by Kristina Forest.Shy, bookish, and admittedly awkward, Lily Greene has always felt inadequate compared to the rest of her accomplished family, who strive for Black excellence. She dreams of becoming a children’s ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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A shy bookworm enlists her charming neighbor to help her score a date, not knowing he’s the obscure author she’s been corresponding with, in this sparkling and heart-fluttering romance by Kristina Forest.Shy, bookish, and admittedly awkward, Lily Greene has always felt inadequate compared to the rest of her accomplished family, who strive for Black excellence. She dreams of becoming a children’s
... Read more

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I Wanna Be Where You Are

by Kristina Forest ...

A debut young adult rom-com about an African American ballerina who finds love on the road to an audition."In a world where it's easy to lose faith in love, I Wanna Be Where You Are is a brilliant burst of light. A dazzling debut." — Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One OutWhen Chloe Pierce's mom forbids her to apply for a spot at the dance conservatory of her ... Read more

$9.89 USD

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A debut young adult rom-com about an African American ballerina who finds love on the road to an audition."In a world where it's easy to lose faith in love, I Wanna Be Where You Are is a brilliant burst of light. A dazzling debut." — Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One OutWhen Chloe Pierce's mom forbids her to apply for a spot at the dance conservatory of her
... Read more

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The Family Business

by Carl Weber, Eric Pete ...

Series series
Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens. They may be known for their big house, fancy cars, and lavish lifestyle, but that doesn't make them immune from some over-the-top drama.L.C. Duncan has run his successful car dealership in Jamaica, Queens for more than thirty years, but when the recession hits and the competition gets a little rough, some say it's time for him to retire. ... Read more

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Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens. They may be known for their big house, fancy cars, and lavish lifestyle, but that doesn't make them immune from some over-the-top drama.L.C. Duncan has run his successful car dealership in Jamaica, Queens for more than thirty years, but when the recession hits and the competition gets a little rough, some say it's time for him to retire.
... Read more

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Grand Opening 2

A Family Business Novel

by Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt ...

Series series
For some, love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends in tears. For four friends from Queens, it’s about to get complicated…Best friends Terrance, Trey, Ash, and Devin grew up together in Queens, New York. While bonded by friendship, can they count on each other when life gets heavy and their complex love lives threaten the very essence of their being?Terrance married young, leaving ... Read more

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For some, love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends in tears. For four friends from Queens, it’s about to get complicated…Best friends Terrance, Trey, Ash, and Devin grew up together in Queens, New York. While bonded by friendship, can they count on each other when life gets heavy and their complex love lives threaten the very essence of their being?Terrance married young, leaving
... Read more

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