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Black Books That Were Snubbed and Made ‘The New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Just 25 years into the 21st century, the folks at The New York Times Book Review are recognizing some of their favorite titles.
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The Essential James Baldwin Reading List
In honor of the seminal, celebrated and misunderstood author’s 100th birthday, check out these late summer must-reads.
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Even More April 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read
Viola Davis’ bestselling book in paperback and a beautifully illustrated Langston Hughes poem are just a few of the books on our must-read list this April
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Great Black Autobiographies You Must Add to Your Reading List [UPDATED]
Check out these powerful autobiographies that tell the true stories behind some of our most influential Black Americans.
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In Her Last Book, Valerie Boyd Amplifies the Voices of Black Writers
With Bigger Than Bravery, the legendary writer/editor assembled a powerful coalition of Black voices, including Alice Walker, Pearl Cleage and Deesha Philyaw.
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November 2022 Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read [UPDATED]
From colorful picture books to a highly-anticipated follow-up from Michelle Obama, we can’t wait to get reading this November.
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19-Year-Old’s Debut Novel is Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick
“It brings me great joy to introduce readers to new authors,” Winfrey said of Leila Mottley’s “Nightcrawling.”
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Relax, Relate and Read: The Best Books to Give (and Get) This Holiday Season
As last-minute gifts go, there are few more thoughtful or budget-friendly than a book—and we’ve got the best reads of the year for everyone on your list.