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Books by Black Authors 📚🤎
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items Highlighting Black voices 🤎✨ Across many genres, these are books that provoke introspection, challenge biases, and teach beautiful lessons. From fun and romantic, to whimsical, to deep and thought-provoking. Brownie points if you can guess my favori...
Sections
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Romance
Fantasy
Horror, Mystery, + Thrillers
Poetry
Romance
Love a good romance! Give me drama, good banter, and some high-stakes decisions, and I'm sat!
TBR! This book follows a medical student whose reality doesn't match what's expected of her, and of course an unexpected love blooms. Can't wait to read!
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
TBR! Conflicted feelings regarding career, love, and some entanglements. Count me innnnn!! Did I mention I want to read every book she's written? 👀
Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi
I love fake dating tropes!! What happens when what was supposed to be a quick scheme turns out to be more?? Say no more, I'm in!
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
A second chance at love! TBR
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Our FMC sets out on a mission to save her job and doesn't anticipate what's ahead of her!
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
Two book nerds falling in love 🤎 just so cute
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
In a world of enemies-to-lovers, take a breather with this warm, sweet friends-to-lovers trope 💛🌻
A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson
Fantasy
There's nothing like vivid descriptions that help to envision a fantastical world with very life-like challenges!
I was intrigued just from the synopsis and found myself not able to put this down! The plot twist had my jaw on the floorrrrrr. Can't wait to read book 2!
Lore of the Wilds (Book 1) by Analeigh Sbrana
This novel is so engrossing. I loved the depiction of the powers and incorporation of West African mythology. So excited for the movie! I highly recommend a read before it comes out
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha Series #1) by Tomi Adeyemi
Book 2 in the Legacy of Orisha! This one pulled on my heart strings for sure! Zelie's journey and her internal battles are gripping
Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha Series #2) by Tomi Adeyemi
If it's as good as the first book I'm ecstatic to indulge!!
Lore of the Tides (Lore of the Wilds, #2) by Analeigh Sbrana
Book 3 in the Legacy of Orisha! On my TBR
Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orïsha Series #3)
East African mythology, dark academia, and vampires?! I want in!! I've heard so much about this book and can't wait to read it
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Book 2 after Immortal Dark; also on TBR!
Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma
I've had this on my TBR for a while and can't WAIT to take it off when I get some free time. This series has such raving reviews!!! ❤️
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Book 2 of Legendborn! TBR 💙
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
Book 3 of Legendborn! TBR 💜
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
I want to read every book she's written tbh, but this one is supernatural so ofc it's calling my name!!
Die for Me by Shirlene Obuobi
Fae, Queer, and Gorgeous cover art! Sisters get exiled from home, their loyalty to one another tested on their journey. (tbh I'd buy this just because of how pretty the collection looks)
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Paranormal romance…werewolves, vampires, war…do I need to say more?!
Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis
Horror, Mystery, + Thrillers
If you love suspense and that unnerving pit in your stomach before finding out who's hiding behind the door, this one's for you.
TBR! A serial killer sets off ongoing tension in a small town. Secrets, murder, and heavy decisions to make
All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby
A collection of short horror stories about black girls facing death head-on!
The Black Girl Survives In This One: Horror Stories by Desiree S. Evans (Editor), Saraciea J. Fennell (Editor), Tananarive Due (Introduction)
AI becomes integrated into the medical system, but things go wrong… And Avery has to find out why. The premise is so chilling, especially in today's world. Definitely can't wait to read!
Coded Justice by Stacey Abrams
This grad student's new hobby is killing bad men… still unreleased, expected May 5th!
Honey by Imani Thompson
In an effort to clear her family's debt, a young woman agrees to participate in medical experimentation. This novel explores the atrocities committed on Black bodies to further scientific discovery, as well as the traumas poor/working-class families ...
Lakewood by Megan Giddings
Poetry
The language of the soul. Poetry is truly poignant in the way it evokes emotion and speaks directly to the heart.
We can't talk Black Poetry without mentioning the great Maya Angelou. Some of her most famous poems are in this book. 1000000% recommend.
Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women ...
Another Classic Black Poet. This book contains the famous “Harlem (Dream Deferred)” and “I, Too”. Definitely worth adding to the collection!
The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes
Poems, meditations, and prayers. Cole Arthur Riley creates a wonderful and warm safe space exploring Black spirituality
Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley