#1
Months on List: 1
A girl from 1950s Galveston grows into a force of maternal strength and creative vision, navigating love, loss, and legacy while shaping a multigenerational story of resilience and transformation.
Matriarch: A Memoir
by Tina Knowles • One World (April 22, 2025) • 1 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 7
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) • 7 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 16
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) • 16 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 6
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) • 6 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 7
<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) • 7 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 1
This book provides a detailed examination of the economic and social power of Black Americans, offering extensive research and analysis, and makes a compelling case for reparations as a means to rectify structural inequity.
Black Power Scorecard: Measuring The Racial Gap And What We Can Do To Close It
by Andre M. Perry • Metropolitan Books (April 15, 2025) • 1 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 2
<em>The Black History Book</em> is a comprehensive exploration of the African heritage, chronicling notable personalities, movements, and events from early human migrations to modern Black diaspora, illuminating the influence of Black cultures on global art, literature, and music.
The Black History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
by David Olusoga • Dk Publishing (dorling Kindersley) (November 23, 2021) • 2 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 3
A Hollywood producer shares candid stories and actionable advice drawn from his journey in the film industry to help readers build unshakable confidence and pursue success on their own terms.
Who Better Than You?: The Art Of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big
by Will Packer • Harmony (February 18, 2025) • 3 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 11
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) • 11 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 4
Blending personal reflection with cultural history, this exploration traces the emotional and symbolic power of the color blue as it weaves through the experiences, art, and identity of Black life.
Black In Blues: How A Color Tells The Story Of My People
by Imani Perry • Ecco Press (January 28, 2025) • 4 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 4
This continent-spanning history reclaims Africa’s rich and complex past by centering African voices, civilizations, and narratives from humanity’s origins to the present day.
An African History Of Africa
by Zeinab Badawi • Mariner Books (January 14, 2025) • 4 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 1
Blending medical expertise with personal insight, this guide empowers women—especially those marginalized by the healthcare system—to take control of their aging and health through informed, candid, and compassionate conversation.
Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide To Getting And Staying Healthy
by Sharon Malone • Crown (April 9, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 1
<em>Prose to the People</em> is a visually stunning guide that takes readers on a journey through the history and importance of Black bookstores across America, celebrating their cultural impact through essays, photography, interviews, and curated poetry from acclaimed authors and activists.
Prose To The People: A Celebration Of Black Bookstores
by Katie Mitchell • Clarkson N Potter Publishers (April 8, 2025) • 1 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 1
<em>No One Left Alone</em> is an inspiring narrative of a Black church's efforts to foster community healing and justice, as it serves as a sanctuary for the shared grief and trauma of its neighbors.
No One Left Alone: A Story Of How Community Helps Us Heal
by Liz Walker • Broadleaf Books (April 8, 2025) • 1 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 4
<em>Self-Care for Black Men</em> is a comprehensive guide offering practical strategies and tools for Black men to navigate societal challenges, nurture their mental health, and cultivate joy, providing an essential roadmap towards wellness and self-discovery in a world beset by racism and trauma.
Self-care For Black Men: 100 Ways To Heal And Liberate
by Jor-el Caraballo • Adams Media (November 7, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 11
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) • 11 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 6
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) • 6 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 13
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) • 13 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 3
<em>Original Sins</em> uncovers the shocking role of the U.S. school system in perpetuating racial inequalities and argues for a transformative reassessment of its entrenched curriculum and practices.
Original Sins: The (mis)education Of Black And Native Children And The Construction Of American Racism
by Eve L. Ewing • One World (February 11, 2025) • 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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