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
This book was crazy because you kind of empathize with everyone but also want to smack them.
The Fervent Whites
The ending threw me off🤣🤣🤣
Harlem
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)
Based on African mythology!
Call of the Dragon: Bowen, Natasha
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
