#1
Months on List: 1
In her deeply personal and touching memoir, <em>Bits and Pieces</em>, Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to her late mother and brother, reflecting on their profound impact on her life and revealing the struggles they overcame to provide her with a rich and fulfilling upbringing in New York City.
Bits And Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, And Me
by Whoopi Goldberg • Blackstone Publishing (May 7, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 1
<em>Power Moves</em> is a transformative guide that empowers individuals to find their authentic selves, relinquish societal expectations, and harness their inner power through faith and continuous growth, ultimately inspiring them to effect change in the world confidently.
Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence And Become A Force
by Sarah Jakes Roberts • Thomas Nelson (April 30, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 1
This is a raw and intimate account of a famous female basketball player's unexpected detainment in Russia, her challenging journey home, and the powerful love and support that helped her navigate her biggest crisis.
Coming Home
by Brittney Griner With Michelle Burford • Knopf Publishing Group (May 7, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 1
A book that serves as a call to action to reestablish the cornerstone of our culture, country, and freedoms: the family.
The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War On The American Family
by Ben Carson • Zondervan (May 14, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 1
A rundown on how small talk from small minds have taken over our world.
Get Honest Or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks
by Charlamagne Tha God • Atria/black Privilege Publishing (May 21, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 3
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) • 3 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 4
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) • 4 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 1
A single mother and successful entrepreneur shares her journey of finding love, raising resilient children in present times, and establishing her career on her own terms, offering a source of inspiration and hope for women who seek authenticity.
Undefeated: Changing The Rules And Winning On My Own Terms
by Shaunie Henderson • Gallery Books (May 7, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 1
In her new essay collection <em>I Curse You With Joy</em>, comedian Tiffany Haddish shares the raw and humorous journey of her rise to fame, exploring everything from her early stage failures to her triumphs as a Black woman in entertainment, shedding light on her personal growth, childhood traumas, and bittersweet family reunions.
I Curse You With Joy
by Tiffany Haddish • Diversion Books (May 7, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 3
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) • 3 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 5
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) • 5 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 1
This memoir offers a frank account of a lauded economist's personal journey and evolving perspectives on identity, race, and belief.
Late Admissions: Confessions Of A Black Conservative
by Glenn C. Loury • W. W. Norton & Company (May 14, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 1
<em>Punished for Dreaming</em> is a critical exploration of Reagan-era educational policies and their devastating impact on generations of Black children, calling for structural reform and reparations to mend a racially discriminative system.
Punished For Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children And How We Heal
by Bettina L. Love • St Martins (September 12, 2023) • 1 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 2
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) • 2 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 1
This book traces the journeys of three iconic jazz musicians - Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie - exploring their struggles with racial barriers, their impact on the civil rights movement, and their influence on music and Black American history in the early-to-mid 1900s.
The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, And Count Basie Transformed America
by Larry Tye • Mariner Books (May 7, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 5
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) • 5 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 3
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) • 3 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 5
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) • 5 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 5
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) • 5 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 4
<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) • 4 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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