The debut short story collection from writer Aaliyah Bilal traverses the inner worlds of Black Muslims in America as they grapple with life events like the death or infidelity of a parent. Temple Folk (8 hours) draws listeners in with an array of voices that illuminate the range of the stories. The audiobook features actors and narrators Amir Abdullah, Chanté McCormick, Soneela Nankani, Leon Nixon and Jade Wheeler. Each voice offers complexity and nuance to the rich landscape of Black American Muslim life that Bilal has rendered. Holding emotional heft and spiritual reverence, the narrators’ stunning performances anchor listeners and create a sense of intimacy.
Valiant Women is a vital and engrossing attempt to correct the record and rightfully celebrate the achievements of female veterans of World War II.
