AALBC.com (African American Literature Book Club) http://aalbc.com Contact: Troy at aalbc.com created on 02-Mar-1998 Google Page Rank: (6/10) First Archive: Dec 05, 1998 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://AALBC.com First Archive (Original URL) Jan 11, 1998 - http://web.archive.org/web/19980111031357/johnsonpcc.com/books/ AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of author profiles, book recommendations, intriguing on-line discussion boards, writers resources, articles, and critical reviews of books and by and about African Americans.

The Urban Book Source http://www.theurbanbooksource.com Contact: Mark Manderson grandstatus [at] gmail.com Creation Date: Google Page Rank: (0/10) First Archive: Feb 10, 2007 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://theurbanbooksource.com/ UBS is the premiere Internet source for readers, writers, authors, publishers, and vendors of urban literature. We embrace writers and readers of all genres, as we recognize our talents and tastes, like our shades, run the gamut. We are an online independent media publication who aims to give our readers progressive and authoritative information.

Mosaic Literary Magazine http://www.mosaicbooks.com Contact: ron at mosaicbooks.com created on 28-Sept-1996 (Oldest web site dedicated to Black books) Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Jan 25, 1998 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.mosaicbooks.com   Mosaicbooks.com offers many low-cost options for marketing new titles to book clubs (the largest listing on the Internet) and buyers. And with our combined website & magazine package you can reach readers online and off.

TheGRITS.com http://www.thegrits.com Contact: literaryservices at thegrits.com created on 17-Jan-2004 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Oct 6, 2000 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.thegrits.com    The G.R.I.T.S., an acronym for Guys/Girls Raised In The South, is an online book club for men and women who love reading and discussing classic and contemporary African American Literature! This club began on January 1, 2000 and continues to provide its member and visitors to its website with  book reviews, author interviews, literary tidbits and purchasing information to some of the best African American literature written yesterday and today.

Thumperscorner.com http://thumperscorner.com Contact: Troy at aalbc.com created on Apr 22, 2002 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Feb 11, 2002 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://thumperscorner.com First Archive (Original URL) May 15, 2001 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://cwmyb.com Thumper's Corner is the home of AALBC.com's very popular discussion boards.  It is also the home of our on-line book club; The Coffee Will Make You Black On-line Reading Group.  Check out our reading List, join our ongoing discussions, let us know about a good book you've read, tell us about a literary event, a new author, or just share your thoughts and ideas about African American Literature and culture.

Cushcity.com http://CushCity.com Contact: cushorders at cushcity.com created on Oct 17, 1998 Google Page Rank: (6/10) First Archive: Jan 25, 1999 - http://web.archive.org/web/*sa_/http://CushCity.com World's Largest African-American Selection DVDs, Videos, Books, Art Prints, Toys, Calendars & More

Urban Reviews http://urban-reviews.com Contact: created on 07-Apr-2005 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: Oct 25, 2005 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://urban-reviews.com Urban-Reviews.com is a online resource for open and honest opinions on some of today's latest and greatest releases, whether it's AA Fiction, Hip-Hop or R&B Music. Our goal is to provide an insight for visitors to decide on whether or not they should consider getting any of the featured releases.

Black Books Direct http://www.blackbooksdirect.com/ Contact: info at blackbooksdirect.com Creation Date: Nov 27, 2003 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: May 18, 2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/20040518060343/http://blackbooksdirect.com/ Black Books Direct is a full-service online black bookstore that carries book titles and DVDs that are for, by, and about African Americans.

The Black Library Booksellers http://www.theblacklibrary.com Contact: blacklibry at aol.com Creation Date: 23-Mar-1998 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Nov 11, 1998 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.theblacklibrary.com The Black Library Booksellers was founded in 1993 by Kevin L. Fisher & Lloyd E. Hart, Jr. This organization evolved out of our interest and love of reading, particularly African American literature.

BlackBookPlus.com http://www.blackbookplus.com/ Contact: blackbooksplus at aol.com created on 17-Aug-2000 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: June 3, 2002 - http://web.archive.org/web/20020603041023/http://www.blackbookplus.com/ Blackbookplus.com is proud to promote African American literature and will continue to do so with all of its capacity to survey our community satisfaction. We are featuring a large selection of African American literature at discounted prices; classic African American literature, modern African American novels, and African American poetry by today's top African American authors.

TimBookTu http://www.timbooktu.com Contact: mempv at cris.com Creation Date: Dec. 23 1997 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Dec 05, 1998 - http://web.archive.org/web/20010301221121/http://www.book-remarks.com/ TimBookTu features, interviews, books, poetry related resources and more.

African Bookstore http://Africanbookstore.net Contact: webmaster at africanbookstore.net Created on: 29-Nov-02 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Feb 12, 2003 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://Africanbookstore.net Historical, fiction and children books, focusing on African cultures worldwide. Our book store carries volumes on classical African civilizations, literature on black history and culture. From ancient civilization to modern society. Visit our gift shop to find unique gifts from Africa such as masks, clothing, and home decor. Shop online or come into the store.

Thebacklist.net http://www.thebacklist.net Contact: felicia at thebacklist.net Creation Date: Aug 20, 2004 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Oct 9, 2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.thebacklist.net BackList Inc provides writing and promotional services for individuals and small presses.

QBR The Black Book Review http://qbr.com Contact: mrodz at gbr.com created on 28-Jan-1998 Google Page Rank: (6/10) First Archive: Dec 12, 1998 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://qbr.com QBR is the first book review exclusively dedicated to books about the Africana experience. In its pages you will find fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, health and lifestyle management, writers from Africa and the Caribbean--the whole of the Diaspora, the whole of our experience.

Rawsistaz.com http://rawsistaz.com Contact: SISTAZTee at aol.com Creation Date: 28-Oct-2000 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Apr 05, 2001 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://rawsistaz.com   The Reading and Writing SISTAZ Literary Group, aka RAWSISTAZ, focuses on reading, writing, and discussing books primarily by African-American Authors. Our groups (both online and off) are not only book clubs, but resources to readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts; thus our founder's motto of "Keeping You in the Know Regarding the African-American Literary Community."

Zawadi Books http://www.zawadibooks.com Contact: indigoazure@gmail.com Creation Date: May 14, 2005 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: New site, no archive available New site great looking online bookstore

Lushena Books http://www.lushenabks.com Contact: info at info at lushenabks.com Creation Date: Apr 12, 2005 Google Page Rank: (2/10) First Archive: Nov 24, 2005 - http://web.archive.org/web/20051124234242/http://www.lushenabks.com/ Lushena Books Inc. Is well known and respected in the African-American book distribution industry.

BlackLiterature.com http://www.blackliterature.com/ Contact: Sherri at ifn.net Creation Date: 07-Dec-1998 Google Page Rank: (6/10) First Archive: Oct 13, 1999 - http://web.archive.org/web/19991013032131/http://www.blackliterature.com/ Reach readers, book clubs, authors, and book sellers interested in the latest information in the African American Literary Community.

Black Issues Book Review http://bibookreview.com Contact: webmaster at cmabiccw.com created on 01-Aug-1998 Google Page Rank: (6/10) First Archive: Jan 16, 1999 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://bibookreview.com Black Issues Book Review is the only large circulation forum solely devoted to covering both fiction and nonfiction books written by black authors.

Shrine of The Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore http://www.shrinebookstore.com Contact: c.akil.lee at paocc.net Creation Date: Dec. 26 1997 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Jan 25, 1999 -http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.shrinebookstore.com The Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore is one of the institutions of the Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church. Since the first Cultural Center opened in Detroit, MI, in 1970, our purpose has been to contribute to the strengthening of Black People’s identification with the Black experience.

A Place of Our Own http://www.apooo.org Contact: usc80 at aol.com Creation Date: 12-Sep-2001 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: May 26, 2002 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http:/apooo.org An online bookclub who enjoy reading and discussing books by and about African Americans. Site also provides the 411 regarding African American Literature and Events.

C&B Books Distribution www.cbbooksdistribution.com Contact: carol at cbbooksdistribution.com Created on: before Feb 19th 2002 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Jun 3, 2002 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com C&B Books Distribution Started Out As An Online Bookstore. At The Time, Our Mission Was To Sell Books At A Discount To The African American Community. Since That Time, However, Our Mission Has Broadened To Include Supporting Self-Published Authors. Therefore, Besides Selling Books, We Also Commit To Helping Authors Become Known To The Public.

Ebonyfly.com www.ebonyfly.com Contact: support at ebonyfly.com Creation Date: August 12, 2005 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: Nov 3, 2005 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ebonyfly.com   ebonyfly.com is an online community of avid readers of African-American literature. Our members come to our site to discuss novels and various other topics, meet new people, and exchange ideas. Our goal is to expose our readers to new and exciting authors each week, through our weekly sales.

The Page-Turner Network http://www.pageturner.net Contact: pwsquare [at] pageturner.net Creation Date: 07-Jul-1999 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Jan 22, 2000  http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.pageturner.net     Provides Web Site Design and Internet Consulting with Special Focus on the Literary Community. Also provides website design and hosting, book editing, and book jacket design.

Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe http://www.huemanbookstore.com/ Contact: info [at] hue-manbookstore.com Creation Date: 10-Sep-2001 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.huemanbookstore.com has been blocked by the site owner via robots.txt.     One of the Most popular African American Book Stores in the Country

Blackbooknetwork.com http://www.blackbooknetwork.com Contact: imagism at bellsouth.net Creation Date: 12-Dec-1998 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Apr 30, 1999 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.blackbooknetwork.com Spotlighting Books Published by and for People of African Heritage

Blackbookpromo.com http://www.blackbookpromo.com/ Contact: bcoffeypromogroup at yahoo.com Creation Date: January 9, 2005 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: No Archive available   21st Century Worldwide Internet Advertising, Marketing and Online Promotion

Disilgold Soul http://www.disilgold.com/ Contact: Covington, Heather W Creation Date: 26-Jul-2001 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Jul 19, 2002: http://web.archive.org/web/*/disilgold.com/     Disilgold is the Bronx, NY's premier publishing company and online bookstore.

Hip Hop Book Club http://hiphopbookclub.com/ Contact: Troy Johnson at aalbc.com Creation Date: Jan 6, 2005 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: March 26, 2004 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://hiphopbookclub.com/ Dedicated to promoting the best of Hip-Hop Literature

Black Books Galore! http://www.blackbooksgalore.com Contact: support [at] droa.com Creation Date: November 30, 1998 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Nov 2, 2002 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://blackbooksgalore.com/ Black Books Galore! is pleased to welcome you to our online bookstore. This is an independent children's book service working in association with Amazon.com. We offer a wide range of carefully selected, marvelous books for that special child in your life.

The Literary Cafe http://www.literarycafe.org Contact: editor at literarycafe.org Creation Date: April 23, 2003 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: Apr. 20, 2003 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://http://www.literarycafe.org "To Inspire, motivate and educate African-American literary enthusiasts with positive, enlightening book reviews"

The Book ClubHouse http://www.thebookclubhouse.com Contact: custsvc at thebookclubhouse.com created on 17-Jan-2004 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: Apr 14, 2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.thebookclubhouse.com

The Romer Review http://theromerreview.com/ Contact: n4wiz51 at yahoo.com Creation Date: June 26, 2002 Google Page Rank: (3/10) First Archive: September 30, 2002 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://theromerreview.com/ "The RomerReviews are a diverse and proactive mix of resources, book reviews, and literary works to inform the African-American community"

Jokae's Book's http://www.jokaes.com/ Contact: info [at] jokaes.com Creation Date: 19-Nov-1998 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Apr 28, 1999 http://web.archive.org/web/*/jokaes.com/   Jokae's African-American Books+ is located in Dallas, TX off of Interstates 20 and 67

The sites below where previously ranked, but where inactive when checked Mar 1st 2008

Karibubooks.com http://www.karibubooks.com Contact: info at karibu-books.com created on 20-Aug-1998 Google Page Rank: (5/10) First Archive: Jan 25, 1999 - http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.karibubooks.com Karibu, pronounced KA-REE-BOO which means "welcome" in Ki-Swahili, is a specialty bookstore chain located in the Washington DC area. The company's philosophy is to empower and educate people by providing complete access to books by and about people of African descent.

Books That Click http://www.booksthatclick.com Contact: Earl Cox: earl at writersandpoets.com   Creation Date: March 5, 2001 Google Page Rank: (4/10) First Archive: Nov 2, 2002 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://booksthatclick.com/ African American Books That Click is the first and only full-color, direct-to-consumer catalog to target African American readers where they are – in places like churches, hairsalons and local neighborhoods. This quarterly catalog effectively promotes African-American authors and black-interest books at the grassroots level, unlike other book advertising vehicles on the market.

A Nu Twista Flavah   http://www.anutwistaflavah.com Contact: flavah at anutwistaflavah.com Creation Date: Feb 23, 2003 Google Page Rank: (0/10) First Archive: March 26, 2004 http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://hiphopbookclub.com/ Flavah Reviewers represent A Nu Twista Flavah. Our purpose is to write book reviews that are informative and unbiased. Our reviews do not slander or base the author's book on ratings. Our reviews are solely for the benefit of the reader. We focus only on the descriptive objectives and messages obtained from what we have read; not critical aspects.

Avid-readers.com http://www.avid-readers.com Contact: newfictionwriter at msn.com Creation Date: 28-Jan-2004 Google Page Rank: (0/10) First Archive: Mar 19, 2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/20040319235814/http://www.avid-readers.com/ Avid-readers.com sells books, provides cost-effective advertising opportunities, giveaways, book club spotlights and much, much more.

Black Heritage Books.com http://www.blackheritagebooks.com Contact: r.reaves at usa.com Creation Date: Aug 2, 1999 Google Page Rank: (0/10) First Archive: November 30, 2001  http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.blackheritagebooks.com Black America's online Bookstore

Black Expressions Book Club http://www.blackexpressions.com/   Contact: neil.mcteigue at bookspan.com Creation Date: 07-feb-1999 Black Expressions Book Club is part of Bookspan's family of booklcubs (including: Doubleday Book Club, Children’s Book of the Month Club, and more). Bookspan is a joint venture, formed in 2000,  between Doubleday Direct, Inc. and Book-of-the-Month Club Holdings LLC (a Joint Venture with partnership interests held by subsidiaries of both Bertelsmann AG, based in Germany, and Time Warner, Inc., based in New York).