America’s 100 Bestselling Black Authors
(You’ll never guess who #1 is)
Who are America’s bestselling Black authors? We rank authors using total print sales and BLK Bestseller appearances. So far in 2026, Jason Reynolds dominates the BLK Bestsellers list with 61 appearances across 13 books—but who ranks #1 in total sales?
Black Don’t Crack… Book Spines Book Club
Join readers from across the country on July 26 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern as we discuss Chloe: A Novel of Secrets and Lies by Connie Briscoe.
No recordings. No lectures. Just readers talking about great books.
Audiobook listeners: Libro.fm is offering the audiobook of our July selection for just $3.99 ($2.79 for members)—the perfect time to grab your copy.
Reader,
For nearly 30 years, AALBC has remained an independent home for Black literature because readers like you have chosen to support our work. Every visit, purchase, membership, and recommendation helps us celebrate Black writers and connect readers with books they might not discover anywhere else.
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Thank you for helping keep Black literature visible, vibrant, and thriving.
Peace and Love,
Troy Johnson
President, AALBC.com, LLC
