#1
Months on List: 2
This book provides an in-depth look at a noteworthy political figure's style evolution, emphasizing how her fashion choices amplified her message and enhanced her confidence, featuring insights from her trusted team and the designers who dressed her for significant events.
The Look
by Michelle Obama • Crown (November 4, 2025) • 2 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 4
When the sitting president bows out just 107 days before the election, the vice president must navigate chaos, conviction, and history itself in a race that will define a nation.
107 Days
by Kamala Harris • Simon & Schuster (September 23, 2025) • 4 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 24
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) • 24 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 18
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) • 18 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 2
The book is a forthcoming nonfiction work, details of which are yet to be announced, scheduled for release in 2025.
Simply More: A Book For Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much
by Cynthia Erivo • Flatiron Books (November 18, 2025) • 2 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 2
A memoir of a young dancer who, while struggling with abuse and stereotyping on a reality TV show, learns to rise above negativity and redefine her own success.
Bottom Of The Pyramid: A Memoir Of Persevering, Dancing For Myself, And Starring In My Own Life
by Nia Sioux • Harper Horizon (November 4, 2025) • 2 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 3
This is a memoir of an esteemed basketball player, recounting a journey from poverty-stricken beginnings to basketball stardom, and his role as a trailblazer in merging lifestyle, culture and sports.
Misunderstood: A Memoir
by Allen Iverson • Gallery/13a (October 7, 2025) • 3 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 8
"Uncommon Favor" is a compelling journey through the life of Staley, from her humble origins on a North Philadelphia basketball court to national fame, tackling sexism, isolation, and personal growth to achieve extraordinary success.
Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, And The Life Lessons I Learned From All Three
by Dawn Staley • Atria/black Privilege Publishing (May 20, 2025) • 8 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 9
In three poignant essays, acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates examines the profound influence of stories and myths on our realities and highlights the necessity of confronting difficult truths to liberate ourselves from destructive narratives.
The Message
by Ta-nehisi Coates • One World (October 1, 2024) • 9 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 20
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) • 20 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 5
This memoir is a deeply personal account of a Grammy-winning artist, detailing his journey through depression, addiction, and self-discovery, and his transformation from a kid from Cleveland to a cultural icon.
Cudi: The Memoir
by Kid Cudi • Simon & Schuster (August 12, 2025) • 5 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 15
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) • 15 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 12
<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) • 12 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 8
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) • 8 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 3
This biography follows Jesse Jackson’s 1980s presidential campaigns, focusing on how they shifted the landscape for Black political power by building an improbable coalition, shaping the modern Democratic alliance.
A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson And The Fight For Black Political Power
by Abby Phillip • Flatiron Books (October 28, 2025) • 3 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 2
<em>Black Food</em> by Bryant Terry is a richly curated exploration of Black culinary traditions from around the world, combining essays, poetry, art, and innovative recipes from global Black cultural figures, offering a unique blend of culture, history, and spirituality through the prism of food.
Black Food: Stories, Art, And Recipes From Across The African Diaspora
by Bryant Terry • 4 Color Books (October 19, 2021) • 2 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 13
<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) • 13 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 1
This book offers a paradigm shift on the nature of love, advocating for a society infused with more care, compassion, and unity, while examining the elements dividing society and suggesting paths towards healing.
All About Love (deluxe Collector’s Edition): New Visions
by Bell Hooks • William Morrow & Company (October 14, 2025) • 1 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 1
<em>The Black Book,</em> edited by Toni Morrison, offers an expansive, heartrending and triumphant visual narrative of the African American experience, from 1619 to the 1940s, through a collection of historical images, documents, music, and more, serving as an essential testament to black strength, wisdom, and the ongoing quest for freedom.
The Black Book (anniversary)
by Middleton A. Harris With The Assistance Of Ernest Smith, Morris Levitt, And Roger Furman • Random House (December 3, 2019) • 1 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 9
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) • 9 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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