#1
Months on List: 2
In <em>There's Always This Year,</em> acclaimed author Hanif Abdurraqib deftly intertwines memoir, social critique, and a deep dive into basketball culture, examining the meaning of success, the tension between excellence and expectation, and the concept of role models, all through the lens of his Ohioan roots and affection for the game.
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball And Ascension
by Hanif Abdurraqib • Random House (March 26, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 2
This book invites readers on a journey toward greater happiness, providing tools of emotional self-management and practical ways to cultivate the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith, regardless of circumstances.
Build The Life You Want: The Art And Science Of Getting Happier
by Arthur C. Brooks And Oprah Winfrey • Portfolio (September 12, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 1
This book focuses on the importance of self-growth in striving for justice as a key element of Black politics, critiquing the tendency to rely on professional politicians and emphasizing the ability of ordinary people to inspire positive change.
We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For
by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. • Harvard University Press (April 16, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 3
In her enlightening sequel to her bestselling memoir, <em>The Light We Carry</em>, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares personal stories and strategies for navigating uncertainty, fostering genuine relationships, overcoming self-doubt, and finding strength in diversity, illuminating a path towards progress in today's volatile world.
The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times
by Michelle Obama • Crown (November 15, 2022) • 3 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 1
In <em>My Black Country,</em> acclaimed author and songwriter Alice Randall provides a deeply personal and insightful exploration of Black country music history, celebrating its fundamental impact on American culture and illuminating her own journey as the first Black woman to co-write a number one country hit.
My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, And Future
by Alice Randall • Atria/black Privilege Publishing (April 9, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 2
In <em>The End of Race Politics,</em> Coleman Hughes, a former philosophy student from Columbia University, challenges the modern 'anti-racist' movement, advocating for a colorblind society while exposing the damaging effects of race-based policies and revisionist history narratives.
The End Of Race Politics: Arguments For A Colorblind America
by Coleman Hughes • Thesis (February 6, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 4
This book is a culinarily inclined memoir that paints a vivid picture of five generations of Black women in Appalachia, intertwining their stories with nearly forty treasured, comfort-food recipes and evocative photography.
Praisesong For The Kitchen Ghosts: Stories And Recipes From Five Generations Of Black Country Cooks
by Crystal Wilkinson • Clarkson N Potter Publishers (January 23, 2024) • 4 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 4
In the follow-up to his bestselling cookbook, Snoop Dogg teams up with rapper E-40 to bring new flavor to the kitchen, offering over 65 entertaining and accessible recipes inspired by their music, favorite meals, and culture, perfect for any occasion and fans of Snoop, E-40, and celebrity cookbooks.
Snoop Dogg Presents Goon With The Spoon
by Snoop Dogg And Earl Stevens • Chronicle Books (November 14, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 4
Harriot humorously yet critically challenges the dominant white narrative of American history, providing a fresh perspective through the overlooked experiences of Black Americans across significant events.
Black Af History: The Un-whitewashed Story Of America
by Michael Harriot • Dey Street Books (September 19, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 4
In <em>I Did a New Thing,</em> bestselling author Tabitha Brown shares her transformative journey of confronting fears and creating positive changes through daily challenges and introduces a refreshing 30-day plan, which encourages readers to try a new thing each day, leading to personal growth and unexpected, inspiring outcomes.
I Did A New Thing: 30 Days To Living Free
by Tabitha Brown • William Morrow & Company (January 30, 2024) • 4 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 4
In <em>Black Liturgies,</em> Cole Arthur Riley offers a spiritual balm amid troubled times, crafting prayers, poems, and practices that weave together Black emotion, memory, and body into an empowering human expression of faith, providing healing from violence and a new vision for those seeking their place in a world of both beauty and terror.
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, And Meditations For Staying Human
by Cole Arthur Riley • Convergent Books (January 16, 2024) • 4 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 1
In <em>Rest Is Resistance,</em> the founder of The Nap Ministry combines spiritual teachings, activism, and Afrofuturism to urge readers to defy capitalist pressures and reclaim power through rest, providing practical guidance for those seeking liberation from the exhausting demands of Grind Culture.
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto
by Tricia Hersey • Little, Brown Spark (October 11, 2022) • 1 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 4
In her groundbreaking work <em>Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,</em> Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson draws revealing comparisons between America, India, and Nazi Germany's caste systems, illuminating the unspoken hierarchical structure that deeply influences demographics and lives, offering insightful analysis and a hopeful path towards a united and caste-free America.
Caste: The Origins Of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson • Random House (August 4, 2020) • 4 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 2
In her candid and inspirational memoir, <em>Worthy,</em> global superstar Jada Pinkett Smith rejects media narratives and shares her unconventional journey to self-acceptance, empowering readers to reclaim their stories with radical self-love.
Worthy
by Jada Pinkett Smith • Dey Street Books (October 17, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 3
The book explores the substantial lives and contributions of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers, focusing on the impact of Medgar Evers's assassination on American history.
Medgar And Myrlie: Medgar Evers And The Love Story That Awakened America
by Joy-ann Reid • Mariner Books (February 6, 2024) • 3 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 4
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story is an enlightening exploration of American history that places slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of the narrative, revealing the profound impact of it on contemporary American society through an intricate blend of historical essays, poems, and works of fiction contributed by renowned scholars, authors, and poets.
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
by Nikole Hannah-jones • One World (November 16, 2021) • 4 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 2
This book explores how Black Americans have utilized literature to create and debate meanings of racial identity, challenging the constraints of racism and oppression, from historical figures like Phillis Wheatley and Frederick Douglass to contemporary ones like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin.
The Black Box: Writing The Race
by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. • Penguin Press (March 19, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 4
<em>Legacy</em> is the riveting journey of Dr. Uché Blackstock, a Black physician fighting against systemic healthcare inequities, threading a deeply personal memoir and influential calls to action through the intricate tapestry of American healthcare, racism, and her evolution from child to medical student, practitioner, and ultimately a powerful health equity advocate.
Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism In Medicine
by Uche Blackstock • Viking (January 23, 2024) • 4 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 4
<em>Madness</em> is a riveting exploration of the fate of America's last segregated mental asylum, Crownsville Hospital, revealing a century-long history of racial and mental health struggles, intertwined with the author's personal family experiences, as she examines the implications for today's mental healthcare system.
Madness: Race And Insanity In A Jim Crow Asylum
by Antonia Hylton • Legacy Lit (January 23, 2024) • 4 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 3
<em>Dear Black Girls</em> is an empowering collection by Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star A'ja Wilson, exploring her personal experiences and the challenges of growing up as a Black girl in America, igniting a spirited conversation about race, resilience, and the strength of women and girls.
Dear Black Girls: How To Be True To You
by A’ja Wilson • Flatiron Books: A Moment Of Lift Book (February 6, 2024) • 3 Months on List
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Methodology: Books are categorized and filtered for Black Authors by the African American Literature Book Club. This list is a sneak peek into the Black Book Accelerator initiative.
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