Here's every book I've read in 2026 by Black authors. The list is broken up by main category with sub categories in the notes when applicable. Happy reading!
Sections
7
Romance
Mystery/Thriller
HistFic
LitFic
Fantasy & Dystopian
Horror
Romance
this one has mature themes with teenage MCs
The Color Jade: All of My Love
Yea, this deserved a trad deal FOR SURE - 3.5/5 on spice
Last Man on Earth: A Survival Romance
such a good novella - second chance romance where he actually went to therapy? Yes, please
A Holiday Reboot - Munyori, T.M.
poly lifestyle - 4.5/5 on the spice level
ENIGMA: A Winston Hills Novel - Barnes, C.M.
dark romance - 5/5 on the spice
The Cruel Heir: A Clear View Country Club Novel
I wouldn't call this enemies to lovers, but I will call it a great spicy read with a bit of a lick back - 5/5 on spice
12:01: Delusional Enemies to Lovers Romance
poly lifestyle - this was almost a dnf for me but it was short enough to keep reading. Has great reviews though. 3/5 on spice
Table For Three
oh they are nasty lol this is 5/5 on the spice taboo things enclosed
Yes! Professor Hendrix - Amazon.com
Why Choose - This one wasn't for me, but maybe it's for you?
The Consequences of My Actions: 9798299071856: ...
He's a carpenter and she's an artist - cute no spice light story
Love Jones: Feist & Araceli - Kindle Edition
this was a cute punchy novella
Layover (Bay Area Blues Book 1)
this rom com wasn't quite for me, but it might be for you!
Big Country: Fake Dating Romance (Romcom NOLA)
all 3 are collectively and individually great book boyfriends - Why Choose - 5/5 spice
Shon
Idk if this is a interconnected standalone or a true series, but I didn't read the first book
the title is telling you what you getting ... 3.5-4/5 on spice
Nasty
This wasn't a fav for me but it may be for you!
To All The Thugs I Loved That Didn't Love Me Back
paranormal romance - 3/5 spice - he's a wolf so ...breeding lol
Taming Kane: Dark Paranormal Romance (Book 1)
when the MMC have never felt seen before ... a generous 2/5 on spice
If I Was Your Best Friend
This was a cute read that also called me broke
A Wolfe In Chic Clothing (Wolfe Billionaires 1)
Someone explain the ending to me right tf now
Rich and Rotten
Normandee and Tycen were fighting for their lives in here - 3/5 spice
Count On You (Taylor Family Saga Book 1)
check the tws on this one because it's a LOT. I won't give a spice rating because it feels inappropriate for this one...
The Weight Of Us
she had one rule: don't get involved with her best friend's brother
DM Me For A Date: A Romance Novella
This one wasn't for me but it may be for you! A bit of a second chance romance 2/5 spice
Ali the Author
I enjoyed seeing characters from Just Right and getting more backstory on previous background characters while immersed in a new set of people. 5/5 on spice why choose mmf
Seeing Red: An MMF Romance (Bliss Peak Book 2)
Mystery/Thriller
this one was a CRAZY ride!
Everybody Ain't Your Friend: Urban Thriller
cozy little mystery - dark academia
History Lessons - Wallbrook, Zoe B.
idk what kind of delusion this is, but keep it away from me!
Dear Vicky - Grant, Octavia
did NOT see that plot twist coming
The Hitchhiker: A Psychological Thriller
not SANTAAAAA omg
The Naughty List - Octavia Grant
I was rooting for her until I wasn't because HUH???
Don't Call Me Crazy Grant, Octavia
talk about BETRAYAL
The Grave Mistake: A Domestic Suspense Thriller
so many good shorts in here
Bodied: A Collection of Romantic Thrillers- Vol. 1
great second installment in this Bodied collection
Bodied: Romantic Thrillers Collection Vol. 2
spooky asylum - medical gothic
Ward No. 13
Miss Mary Mack sure did get her lick back - urban legends
Miss Mary Mack - Kralevic, Deandre
You remember that movie Enough with JLo? That's what this felt like
The Trainer: A Psychological Thriller
I don't even have the words for this lol
Work Husband
HistFic
A story about missing girls - this can also fit under mystery
We Don't Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry
I want ALL the smoke for Adam Clayton Powell Jr
With Love from Harlem
what defines family?
Kin: Oprah's Book Club: A Novel
I learned so much from this one!
Keeper of Lost Children: A Novel
never forget Cleopatra was THAT girl irl
Cleopatra: A Novel
LitFic
add this one to your Classics shelf
Neighbors and Other Stories
Fantasy & Dystopian
I actually need this to be a full novel
The Consciousness Code - Anniee Bee
romantasy - faeggas with grillz is a new subgenre I've discovered I'm into lol 4/5 on spice
Our Vicious Oaths: Dark Romantasy Novel
enemies to lovers - slow burn - 3/5 spice
Daggermouth: Dark Dystopian Romance (Heart 1)
Horror
no bc what if this was your life lol
Booga Snatcha: An Urban Legend Horror
a debut southern gothic horror that was close to perfect for me - who doesn't love a creepy house in the woods?
On Sundays She Picked Flowers
Shoot em up
You want a mafia series?!
Dreaux: The Ruthless One (Boudreaux Mafia 1)
This man a little too crazy for me lol
Dreaux: The Silent Killer (Boudreaux Mafia 2)
I've grown to love this series it's a whole little movie. 3/5 spice
Capone (Season one: Delgato Family Book 1)
3/5 spice
Capone II (Season one: Delgato Family Book 2)
the cliffhangers on these books are insane 3/5 spice
