Celebrating Black Books Since 1998

We maintain a curated and growing collection of books covering a century of Black literature. You’ll find reviews, bestsellers, awards, excerpts, publisher information, a variety of purchase options, and more. Visit our Books Section ►


We have profiles of more than 7,000 authors and illustrators, which includes biographies, published books, interviews, videos, and more. You’ll find writers, in every genre, from the United States, Africa, and the entire the African Diaspora. Visit our Authors Section ►


Recently Reviewed Books

We’ve reviewed almost 1,200 books and hundreds of films. Visit our Reviews Section ►

Events Section showcasing Book Events, Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences taking place (2023 and 2024)

You’ll discover almost 150 important book fairs and conferences coming up during the next 12 months, as well as videos, articles, and photos of events we’ve covered since 1998. Visit our Events Section ►