#1
Months on List: 32
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) • 32 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 4
Set during World War II, this narrative follows the collaboration between the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence and organized crime figures in New York City as they engage in undercover operations to combat espionage and protect maritime interests amidst the threat of German U-boats.
Ghosts Of Sicily
by Mark Harmon And Leon Carroll Jr. • Harper Select (April 14, 2026) • 4 Months on List
#3
Triage
by Claudia Rankine • Graywolf Press (August 4, 2026) • 1 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 10
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) • 10 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 6
This book explores the historical roots and contemporary implications of great replacement theory, illustrating how it has influenced political rhetoric and fueled authoritarianism worldwide while advocating for collective action across racial and class lines to combat these societal threats.
Chain Of Ideas: The Origins Of Our Authoritarian Age
by Ibram X. Kendi • One World (March 17, 2026) • 6 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 1
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The Wound Is Where The Light Enters: A Memoir Of Resilience
by Chris Young • Little, Brown And Company (August 4, 2026) • 1 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 2
This book provides a deep examination of America's complex history and the myths that shape its narrative, urging readers to confront lingering truths about race and freedom through a critical lens.
America, U.s.a.: How Race Shadows The Nation’s Anniversaries
by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. • Crown (May 26, 2026) • 2 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 2
A woman embarks on a transformative journey from corporate burnout to financial independence through stock trading, exploring personal growth and risk-taking along the way.
The Risk Worth Taking: A Story Of Breaking Free And Trading For A Life You Love
by Teri Ijeoma • Frederick Douglass Books (July 14, 2026) • 2 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 12
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) • 12 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 3
This work presents a sermon on the pressing moral issues of modern America, emphasizing love and justice as foundational principles for addressing crises such as voting rights, gun violence, and poverty, while advocating for a vision of democracy rooted in spiritual values.
The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections On The Moral Meaning Of America
by Raphael G. Warnock • Penguin Press (June 16, 2026) • 3 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 9
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) • 9 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 3
This book explores the intertwined history and significance of six specific trees and the cotton shrub within Black American history and culture, shedding light on the importance of Black botanical expertise that predates the United States itself.
When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, And America’s Black Botanical Legacy
by Beronda L. Montgomery • Henry Holt (January 20, 2026) • 3 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 14
"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) • 14 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 27
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) • 27 Months on List
#15
Phases: A Memoir
by Brandy • Hanover Square Press (March 31, 2026) • 5 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 6
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) • 6 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 3
This memoir follows a young man's journey from his birth during apartheid South Africa, detailing the struggles and dangers he faces in his youth, as well as his relationship with his fearless mother who is determined to save him from the cycle of poverty and violence.
Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah • One World (November 15, 2016) • 3 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 3
<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) • 3 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 1
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Eat With Afia: A Celebration Of Plant-based Ghanaian Cooking
by Amoako, Afia • Avery Publishing Group (August 18, 2026) • 1 Months on List
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