#1
Months on List: 3
Malcolm Gladwell revisits the concept of social epidemics, exploring how modern attempts to manipulate tipping points shape society in both beneficial and unintended ways.
Revenge Of The Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, And The Rise Of Social Engineering
by Malcolm Gladwell • Little, Brown And Company (October 1, 2024) • 3 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 1
An entertainer and new mother shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and reclaiming personal power through candid reflections on identity, boundaries, and navigating life’s unexpected turns.
Master Of Me: The Secret To Controlling Your Narrative
by Keke Palmer • Flatiron Books (November 19, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 10
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) • 10 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 8
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) • 8 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 1
This memoir offers an insightful journey through the life of a beloved nineties television actor known for his iconic nerd character, facing the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of fame and fortune.
Growing Up Urkel
by Jaleel White • Simon & Schuster (November 19, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 6
In <em>Love & Whiskey,</em> bestselling author Fawn Weaver embarks on a personal journey to unravel and immortalize the untold story of Nearest Green, the African American distiller behind the iconic Jack Daniel's whiskey, seamlessly blending historical investigation with a tribute to enduring friendship and unseen contributions to America's cultural and whiskey heritage.
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story Of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, And The Improbable Rise Of Uncle Nearest
by Fawn Weaver • Melcher Media Inc (June 18, 2024) • 6 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 6
<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) • 6 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 8
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) • 8 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 11
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) • 11 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 9
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) • 9 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 2
<em>The 1619 Project: A Visual Experience</em> is an illustrative reinterpretation of the historical initiative by The New York Times, combining powerful essays, vivid photos, and original art to reframe the American origin story through the lens of slavery and resistance, aiming to give readers a more profound understanding of the country's past, present, and future.
The 1619 Project A Visual Experience
by Nikole Hannah-jones • Clarkson N Potter Publishers (October 22, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 4
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) • 4 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 3
In <em>We Refuse,</em> historian Kellie Carter Jackson offers a compelling examination of the varied tactics of Black resistance—beyond the binary of nonviolence and violence—unveiling the crucial role of force, joy, and peaceful non-participation in combating systemic racism and paving the way toward liberation.
We Refuse: A Forceful History Of Black Resistance
by Kellie Carter Jackson • Seal Press (June 4, 2024) • 3 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 9
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) • 9 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 8
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) • 8 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 1
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how a deep-seated fear among white citizens about losing power, economic standing, and their way of life has shaped American culture and politics, with tangible suggestions on how to recognize, understand, and dismantle it.
White Fear: How The Browning Of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds
by Roland S. Martin With Leah Lakins • Benbella Books (September 13, 2022) • 1 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 6
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) • 6 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 4
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) • 4 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 5
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) • 5 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 1
In her poignant memoir, <em>Wild Life,</em> renowned wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant shares her inspiring journey from urban California to remote corners of the world, offering a fresh perspective on our relationship and responsibility to nature, and highlighting her unique experience as one of very few black female scientists in her field.
Wild Life: Finding My Purpose In An Untamed World
by Rae Wynn-grant • Zando - Get Lifted Books (April 2, 2024) • 1 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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