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items Here are a list of book recommendations for Black Literature, Inclusive romances, environmental literature! These books can be found on Libby/ Hoopla with a library card.
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Black literature picks
For the romance lovers
Environmentalism picks
Black literature picks
Black Fiction, Non-fiction, Essays, Folklore and more…
This is a thought-provoking story about a mythical adventure telling the story of one woman’s return to land, her healing, and her survival.
The Mermaid of Black Conch Audiobook by Monique Roffey - Audible
This collection of essays provides insightful perspectives on sociological themes referenced, explored and introduced by the film Black Panther.
Why Wakanda Matters - BenBella Books
The origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney’s Hercules is revealed in this YA fantasy filled with mythical adventure, music, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Bemused Audiobook by Farrah Rochon - Audible.com
For the romance lovers
These are some romance book recommendations varying in tropes, plots, and characters
Looking for a fake-dating trope between a 3rd year PhD student and a young, professor with the nickname Dr.Evil? Give The Love Hypothesis a read! This book is also being made into a movie in 2026! The characters in this story are mentioned in some of...
The Love Hypothesis Audiobooks | Audible.com
Looking for lighthearted, faking-dating Black romance between an astronaut and an event planner? Give The kiss countdown by Etta Easton a read!
The Kiss Countdown Audiobook by Etta Easton
Looking for a contemporary LGBTQIA+ romance, where the main character is rediscovering herself after completing her PhD in Astronomy at and drunkenly gets married in Vegas with a creative woman from New York? Give Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers a read!
Honey Girl Audiobook by Morgan Rogers
Looking for a contemporary Black romance where the FMC is the sister of the bride and the ex of the groom, but secretly begins sleeping with the best man that’s kinda obsessed with her in the best way? Give Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop a read!
Only For The Week Audiobook by Natasha Bishop
Looking for a Black romance where the main characters agree to what begins as a mutually beneficial marriage agreement, and evolves into relationship they didn’t foresee? Give The Marriage Narrative by Claire Kann a read!
The Marriage Narrative Audiobook by Claire Kann
Looking for a spicy, gay, hockey romance from the beloved show Heated Rivalry, based on the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid? Give Role Model (#5) a try!
Role Model (Game Changers, #5) by Rachel Reid
Looking for a short, dark, historical vampire LGBTQIA+ romance, where the main character must choose between her freedom and her beloved? Give A Dowry of Blood by S.T Gibson a read!
A Dowry of Blood Audiobook by S.T. Gibson
Environmentalism picks
Another way to feel connected to nature is to read about it. Read one on your next adventure, just for fun, or to expand and understand the world around you!
A read that highlights histories and innovations of Black American Botanists and 8 species that are a part of Black American culture and history.
When Trees Testify Audiobook | Libro.fm
An epic adventure, action-packed survival tale, and a deep spiritual journey, of a deeply moving account of walking the Grand Canyon, a highly dangerous, life-changing 750-mile trek.
A Walk in the Park - Libby