Lessons & Libations (Audio Book)

In Lessons & Libations, Clarence Barbee brings his sharp, soulful storytelling to life through voice—delivering a rich blend of short stories and poems steeped in honesty, humor, and heartache. From the classroom to the corner bar, these seven pieces come alive in sound, inviting listeners into the spaces where people show up raw—learning, healing, grieving, laughing, and sipping through it all.

Meet Nia, a recent college grad finding her voice in the real world. Sit on a barstool with a weary teacher carrying quiet battles no one sees. Listen in on office banter between two friends just trying to stay human under fluorescent lights. Even the shoes speak—Stacy Adams and Nikes trade words about identity, purpose, and the paths we run.



With language that lingers and performances that feel intimate and true, Lessons & Libations (The Audiobook) is a toast to resilience—and a reminder that even in our toughest moments, there’s still beauty, rhythm, and maybe a good pour waiting at the end of the day.