By Ny MaGee image: Getty *Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter lends her sweet young voice to the audiobook for Matthew Cherry’s “Hair Love.” The 8-year-old narrates the audio version of Cherry’s beloved children’s book illustrated by Vashti Harrison. The story centers on the relationship between an African-American father, Stephen, his daughter Zuri, and her hair. When his wife […]
Audiobooks
Audiobooks: 6 listening tips, 7 recommendations
We offer six tips to know about audiobooks and seven recommendations. Clockwise from top left: Joe Namath, Tina Fey, and Jenny Slate have all read their own works. Jim Dale, bottom left, is a prolific narrator who is the voice behind the Harry Potter series. Audiobooks have grown in popularity […]
Coronavirus: Here’s where to find free ebooks and audiobooks while self-isolating
Mary Cadden March 28, 2020 Coronavirus has changed the landscape for book lovers, particularly book lovers on a budget. Sure, many bookstores are offering curbside service and online stores have plenty of titles on sale, but the costs can add up for families, many of whom are feeling a financial […]