10 Bestselling Nonfiction Books

Period: July/August - 2016

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The African American Literature Book Club’s Bestsellers List has been published continuously since 1998. It celebrates the bestselling titles from our curated selection of books written by or about Black people. Learn More below.

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Cover for The ISIS Papers: The Keys to the Colors

The ISIS Papers

by Frances Cress Welsing
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Cover for Not Tonight, I’m Tired

Not Tonight, I’m Tired

by Marita Kinney and Demoine Kinney
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Cover for The Tithing Hoax: Exposing The Lies, Misinterpretations & False Teachings About Tithing

The Tithing Hoax

by R. Renee and Cynthia Harper
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Cover for Mayor For Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry Jr.

Mayor For Life

by Marion Barry Jr. and Omar Tyree
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Cover for Wonderful Ethiopians Of The Ancient Cushite Empire, Book 2: Origin Of  Civilization From The Cushites

Wonderful Ethiopians Of The Ancient Cushite Empire, Book 2

by Drusilla Dunjee Houston and Peggy Brooks-Bertram
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*For a few years, we actively boycotted Amazon but have discontinued this practice to ensure we do not exclude authors who are exclusive to that platform. We still discourage exclusivity but support all Black authors.