AUDIOBOOKS
Find her narrated books on Libro.FM, Audible, or your local library or bookstore.
Find her narrated articles on Curio, Apple News+, or in publications such as Foreign Policy & Bloomberg Businessweek.
Genres: YA, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction, Romance, Memoir, Nonfiction
Languages: French (fluent), Italian (conversational), Spanish (conversational)
Accents: General American, British RP, regional UK, American Southern, French, Nuyorican, Middle Eastern/Lebanese
AUDIO SAMPLES
REVIEWS
Camera Girl
“Powers takes listeners through Bouvier's less-than-idyllic childhood with a sympathetic narration style that captures the complex experiences and emotions of a young woman at odds with her time. Her narration skillfully mimics Bouvier's speaking style when sharing pieces written directly by her, capturing listeners' emotions without making the performance sound over the top.”
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks
“Powers is a delight as Maggie, taking impish delight in Maggie's tendency to blurt out wildly inappropriate things for a laugh or to fill a silence. She also captures Maggie's vulnerable side, such as when she worries about being a failure for not having a defined career path…A delightful performance.”
The Postmistress of Paris
“Soft-voiced Imani Jade Powers narrates the bulk of this novel set in Vichy, France. She is especially skilled at capturing nerve-wracking narrow escapes…Powers and Halstead fluidly shift from English to French and other European accents while emotionally depicting intense scenes of Nazi encounters.”
The Show Girl
“Powers had me in the palm of her hand as soon as she slipped into old-fashioned bawdy talk, like when a room “heated up hotter than a two-dollar pistol.”
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The
Beautiful Ones
“An unforgettable social season is underway in the fictional city of Loisail, and narrator Imani Jade Powers rises to the occasion with a highly imaginative and perfectly executed performance. Powers crafts an original accent for the fictional land that is sharp and sophisticated, with a slight French inflection…Powers gives an absolutely chilling performance as the scorned Valérie, whose voice becomes stoic and resolute in contrast to the higher-pitched, more excitable voice she uses for Nina. Powers's delicate narration will draw listeners into the drama as fickle hearts give way to deceit, sabotage, and deception.”
Yonder
“A talented cast, made up of Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Lamarr Gulley, JD Jackson, Adam Lazarre-White, Imani Jade Powers, and Janina Edwards, rise to the challenge of fleshing out the pain and beauty at the heart of this novel. Each narrator unflinchingly describes harsh conditions, separations of parents from children, and casual brutalities.”
“Narrators Joy Osmanski and Imani Jade Powers shine in this haunting novel...Powers's perfect pacing creates a supernatural, eerie atmosphere filled with regret and desperation.”
Much Ado
About You
“Imani Jade Powers has the listener wanting to hop a plane and fly to England for a pint and a visit to the Much Ado About Books shop…Powers expertly switches from Evie's American accent to that of the villagers, even making a distinction between Roane's Scottish brogue and his cousin's more upper-class accent…Powers's gentle pacing matches the tone of the story.”
“Narrators Imani Jade Powers and Steve West team up to deliver an emotionally engrossing performance of this YA fantasy…The narrators do an excellent job portraying Kallia, Jack, and Daron's individual personalities and character traits…Powers captures the angst of the characters, allowing listeners to feel the tension as it builds throughout the story. West and Powers hook listeners from the first page.”
“Powers offers a delicious narration of this very French, very food-oriented, very satisfying novel…Powers's light, lively voice highlights Sophie's anxieties about being back in the kitchen and her uncertain feelings for her childhood sweetheart, Remi. Powers titillates the palate while ramping up the sexual tension as Sophie finds her confidence and someone to love. Foodies and romantics will love this happily-ever-after tale.”
Merci!!
“I'm thrilled to announce that @imanijadepowers is narrating le book…The producer at Penguin Random House emailed me a link to 4 auditions. She'd chosen a really hard chapter - 5 characters and 4 different accents (American, French, a bit of Cockney, and Queen's proper British). I listened to all of the auditions and immediately emailed the producer back: Hands down--Imani…I didn't feel like I was being read to. I felt like I was a part of the story, like having a conversation with a friend. She made the words come to life... As she effortlessly shifted between the characters. Plus, her voice is sultry and not robotic. If Imani wasn't available... I really don't know what I would have done. For me, there was only one choice: Her.”
From the author, Samantha Vérant