If Beale Street Could Talk

Released: April 4, 2024
Length: 7 hrs 6 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Penguin Audio

Set in 1970s Harlem, this audiobook tells the story of Tish, a nineteen-year-old whose partner and the father of her unborn child has been wrongfully imprisoned. As their families unite to seek justice, the narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and resilience. Inspired by James Baldwin's work and brought to you by Penguin, it offers a powerful reflection on hope and perseverance.

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