Octavia E. Butler
Born June 22, 1947 in Pasadena, California, Octavia E. Butler was a renowned author of several award-winning books. Butler won a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her work. Her works include notable science fiction novels, including Kindred—now an FX series on Hulu—, Parable of the Sower, Wild Seed and Fledgling.
Since her death in 2006, Butler's works have seen a rise in sales and continue to be popular and are now taught in more than 200 colleges and universities. Her impact on science fiction has cemented her as a leader in the genre. If you're looking to dive into Butler's body of work, the audiobooks are a great place to start.
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Kindred
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Kim Staunton
Published by: Recorded Books
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Wild Seed (The Patternist, Book 1)
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Robin Miles
Published by: Recorded Books
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Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, Book 1)
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
Published by: Recorded Books
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Parable of the Talents (Earthseed, Book 2)
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson, Patricia R. Floyd, and Peter J. Fernandez
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Fledgling
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
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Unexpected Stories: Two Novellas
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Robin Miles
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Parentesco (Kindred)
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Isolda Peguero
Published by: BookaVivo
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