Black is the body was one of oprah magazines 25 most anticipated books of 2019, and now its out and in its second printing. Read along with us and join the conversation all month long on our instagram account. With a selection of books from wellknown authors langston hughes, maya angelou, e. A list of african american book clubs in the united states. The only problem is narrowing a list to under 30 books standouts when all the books. The ways of white folks page 1 of 3 previous next page.
African american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club books authors. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and. Thanks to the work of african american authors, the world can better understand both the struggles and triumphs of black people in america. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Celebrity radio personality of the breakfast club, charlamagne. Black history month is a great time to highlight the work. Aug 06, 2019 icymi, its black history monthwhich, of course, is not the only time you should be reading books by black authors. Feb 12, 2017 if you didnt know, february has been marked as black history month in the united states since 1926, which has served as an annual observance of noteworthy people and events of the african diaspora. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal.
Welcome to the good morning america book club, where well showcase book picks from a wide range of compelling authors. For far too long, required reading lists, best seller lists, and lists of classic books have. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, children of blood and bone by tomi adeyemi, the hate u give by angie thomas, thei. Jan 28, 2020 its always a good time to celebrate black voices not just during black history month, and literature is one of the best ways to honor some of the communitys most illuminating stories. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother. The contributions of black writers to american literature span genres and generations. Each novel, memoir, or collection of poetry or essays listed below is a powerfully written and completely captivating celebration of the black experience.
Aalbc is the oldest, largest, and most popular online bookstore dedicated to african american literature and black literature from around the world. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. With temperatures dropping, its the perfect time of year to pick up a good book. So, in celebration of the honorary occasion, were commemorating the best books weve read and recommended to read by black authors. The book was made into a movie in 1999 that starred michelle pfeiffer and whoopi goldberg. Based on the uservoted top 100 romance novels on goodreads. African american literature book club authors homepage. The novel tells the tale of starr carter, a 16yearold who is trying to reconcile going to a. If you didnt know, february has been marked as black history month in the united states since 1926, which has served as an annual observance of noteworthy people and events of the african diaspora. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less.
See our mustread list, featuring black authors such as maya angelou. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. Like in everything else, african american authors are often excluded from best books list. Dec 18, 2018 glory edim turned her book club into an actual book. Clearly, we could all use some generational storytelling about now. Among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. I really enjoyed reading this book and its a good reminder that someone elses life can look picture perfect from the outside but everyone has. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Literature in particular has been a space for black authors to tell their stories authentically, and bookworms seeking good reads can choose from an array of fiction, poetry, historical texts. Icymi, its black history monthwhich, of course, is not the only time you should be reading books by black authors.
Jason reynolds didnt read as a child because he said he couldnt find books he related to and went on to become a literary. The top 100 bestselling black authors authors of african descent on 1 to 24 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. Since there are so many great books worthy of discussion, many book clubs may find it difficult to pick the best books which can foster great discussion. A great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books. Gma book club is celebrating black history month by spotlighting several books chosen by three young powerhouse authors authors tomi adeyemi, jason reynolds and kiley reid will be live on gma on wednesday, feb. The result was a mobile library of black femalecentric books, where participants are encouraged to give one and take one, all in an effort to advance black female narratives. It was my love of books and my wanting to connect with people around black women, but in a way that felt like a celebration or an honoring or an affirming, ronke noted. Sometimes the best way to understand the world around us is to pick up a. We will read classic works of the past and present, and will help each other identify talented new writers of the future.
Well read black girl is a collection of essays from todays most prolific writers, detailing how they fell in love with the written word. Aalbc the largest site dedicated to books by or about. Top 12 must read books by black authors for 2019 black. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. But its a nice reminder that when you find yourself reaching for the notebook. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. This is the very first book that i have read by ashley and ja quavis, and i have to say that i am now a fan of these two authors. Black history month is a great time to highlight the work of black authors in the u. I really enjoyed reading this book and its a good reminder that. Ladies of literature black womens book club atlanta, ga. Book discussions will take place in our homes, restaurants, cafes, book stores, and outdoors. Read some of the best fiction and nonfiction by contemporary black authors, including. The following books by black authors in alphabetic order by title. Mar 24, 2020 the deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard.
Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Men, women, black, white, american, jamaican, queer, and straight, all of these voices contribute to jamess epic story centring on the attempted assassination of bob marley in the late 70s. Lets talk about books because, as usual, the past year has been an amazing one for books by black writers. To celebrate black history month, weve included 26 books by black authors from the last two centuries, all of which are mustread works. Oprahs first selection was a suspenseful and moving story about the disappearance of a child and the family suffering that follows. Home black women authors good reads must read books reading lists summer reading 12 books by black women that will keep you turning pages all summer long summer reading 12 books by black women that will keep you turning pages all summer long by shonette reed with barbeques, beaches, and vacations just around the corner, a summer reading list is. Lynn harris, james baldwin, walter mosley and eric jerome dickey, black expressions helps readers to keep up with their favorite authors and genres for a low price. Diary of a street diva was full of vivid and life like characters and it really made you embrace and love remy morgan. Oct 09, 2017 among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. Our 11 favorite books written by black women authors in 2018.
Not for the faint of heart, a brief history of seven killings, as the title implies, is full of violence as well as ample swearing and drugs. Feb 20, 2019 literature in particular has been a space for black authors to tell their stories authentically, and bookworms seeking good reads can choose from an array of fiction, poetry, historical texts. Glory edim turned her book club into an actual book. If so, join other black women who love to read fiction and nonfiction books written by the most notable writers of african descent.
In addition to making great gifts, these mustreads should be added to your list of books to. An exceptional fatherson story from the national book awardwinning author of between the world and me about the reality that tests us, the myths that sustain us, and the love that saves us. Jun 02, 2015 11 books by black authors to add to your summer reading list there has recently been an uproar in the literary community over the glaring lack of black authors and characters in new books. Read the biographies, discover the published books, and watch videos for more than 3,300 black, afroamerican, african and authors of african descent from the caribbean, europe, the americas, and the entire african diaspora. Margaret mary is a girl from the irish countryside with a passion for glassblowing, a penchant for. From achebe to zora, youll discover a wide variety african american and black writers from all over the world.
May 06, 2019 the following books by black authors in alphabetic order by title were published in 2018 and fall under a wide range of genres. Why do all books with black characters have to be about the hood, drugs, getting pregnant, etc. I would be elated to find a good book about an african american girl who doent go through those things. Our 11 favorite books written by black women authors in. An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club wellread black girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature.
Curated by the founder of the wellread black girl book club comes this. This february, were taking a look at recent history and celebrating contemporary icons and rising stars in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and more. We celebrate black culture, through books, for all readers to enjoy. Read some of the best fiction and nonfiction by contemporary black authors, including books in every genre from literary fiction to personal memoirs.
The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. Popular black authors books meet your next favorite book. Dec 25, 2015 any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Oprahs book club, african american fiction, american fiction. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss. I tend to think all book club selections should be on the short side to accommodate a variety of reading schedules for book club members. Its always a good time to celebrate black voices not just during black history month, and literature is one of the best ways to honor some of the communitys most illuminating stories. Book award, making ellison the first africanamerican author to. The 16 best books of the year by black authors the root. These books are mustreads to add to your 2019 list of books to. The following books by black authors in alphabetic order by title were published in 2018 and fall under a wide range of genres. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Good morning america book club, book club selections, books.
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