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Black Literature

Readers tell us about your favorite and not-so-favorite books. Authors and Publishers share information about your books. This forum is open to everyone interested in discussing anything related to books by, or about, Black people.

  1. "W-A-T-ER" children's picture book

    Guest Ronald Fontenot,
    • 0 replies
    • 846 views
    Guest
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  2. Anybody Else Think the Movie Was Better?

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 762 views
    Troy

  3. Request for review

    Guest David Steinman,
    • 0 replies
    • 645 views
    Guest
    Guest

  4. "Henry's Going to an HBCU"

    Guest Kyle McMurtry,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Guest
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  5. Sable Book Club

    Guest Rogue Scholar,
    • 0 replies
    • 817 views
    Guest
    Guest

  6. FIVE-CARAT SOUL, a New Book by James McBride--Did You About it.

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  7. Despite the decline of the mega-bookstore chains, indie bookstores are enjoying a renaissance!

    elonawashington,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  8. Review for The Truth About Gretchen

    Guest Alretha Thomas,
    • 0 replies
    • 610 views
    Guest
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  9. Back. Family Reunion. Cookbook.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 773 views
    harry brown

  10. The first Africans Americans: 1619

    Guest Louise,
    • 1 reply
    • 831 views
    Troy

  11. Race Rules,Eric. Dyson

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 762 views
    harry brown

  12. Amazon Sells Bootleg Books

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 837 views
    Troy

  13. Shitolian

    Guest OPersaud,
    • 0 replies
    • 828 views
    Guest
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  14. Book Review Request-Christian Fiction

    SHERABIM JOY,
    • 0 replies
    • 794 views
    SHERABIM JOY

  15. Prolific AALBC Contributor Kam Williams Passes

    Troy,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Mel Hopkins

  16. We're Accepting Book Review Requests

    Word Lovers,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  17. Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am - New Documentary Film

    Troy,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.6k views
    Troy

  18. “A Year to Exhale” - BOOK ALERT

    Guest Kia Harris,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
    Word Lovers

  19. Debut Novel for Review Consideration

    Guest Deborah L King,
    • 1 reply
    • 917 views
    Word Lovers

  20. Request Book Review: The Seven Year Wait

    Guest Carla Brice-Talley,
    • 1 reply
    • 970 views
    Word Lovers

  21. Children's Book Review Request: Little Miss is Destined for Greatness

    Guest Amber T. Bogan,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
    Word Lovers

  22. Austin African-American Book Festival celebrates activism, empowerment

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 953 views
    Troy

  23. New Historic Book

    Guest Collins Kwaku Boahen,
    • 0 replies
    • 614 views
    Guest
    Guest

  24. Book Review Request - Understanding the Far-Reaching Global Impact of the World Racial Order

    Guest Sterlin Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 897 views
    Troy

  25. Nurse Anesthetist Writes a Magical Book to Help Kids Overcome Their Fear of Surgery

    Guest Sydluv,
    • 0 replies
    • 738 views
    Guest
    Guest

  26. Book Review Request - Understanding the Far-Reaching Global Impact of the World Racial Order

    Guest Sterlin Williams,
    • 0 replies
    • 656 views
    Guest
    Guest

  27. Kindness Matters: Sharing Bees

    Guest JKS Communications,
    • 0 replies
    • 781 views
    Guest
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  28. Dominion: written 26 years ago, now an audiobook

    Guest raf_publisher,
    • 0 replies
    • 802 views
    Guest
    Guest

  29. Black. Fatherhood. Guide. For. Male Parenting.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 938 views
    harry brown

  30. Black Speculative Authors At Blerdcon?

    Guest Charlie J. Eskew,
    • 0 replies
    • 882 views
    Guest
    Guest

  31. Amazon Giveaway: The Seven Year Wait

    Guest Carla Brice-Talley,
    • 0 replies
    • 750 views
    Guest
    Guest

  32. Request Book Review: Tara's Touch

    Guest Carla Brice-Talley,
    • 0 replies
    • 799 views
    Guest
    Guest

  33. Motown,The. Musical. Songbook,Berry. Gordy.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 771 views
    harry brown

  34. Our Bestselling Books for April 2019

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 866 views
    Delano

  35. John. Carlos. Story,.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 790 views
    harry brown

  36. Share Our Books Festival Calendar Your Website/Blog

    Troy,
    • 20 replies
    • 9.1k views
    Troy

  37. E-Mail Solicitation

    CDBurns,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.7k views
    Guest
    Guest

  38. Black. Warriors-Buffalo. Soldiers

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 950 views
    Troy

  39. Black From the Future: A Collection of Black Speculative Writing

    Guest Stephanie Andrea Allen,
    • 0 replies
    • 662 views
    Guest
    Guest

  40. Gayl Jones “The Tumultuous Life of a Brilliant Writer”

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 745 views
    Troy

  41. I didn't ask to have my book reviewed!

    Guest Dontavious,
    • 0 replies
    • 948 views
    Guest
    Guest

  42. Seeds of Deception - for review

    Guest Arlene L. Walker,
    • 0 replies
    • 723 views
    Guest
    Guest

  43. The Comet. W. E. B. Dubois.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 908 views
    harry brown

  44. 2019 Black Pack Party Will be May 29th in NYC

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 717 views
    Troy

  45. Surviving The Murder Capital Of The World: Life & Times Of Legend Lawson. For book review.

    Guest Legend Lawson,
    • 1 reply
    • 908 views
    Troy

  46. I'm Presenting at the Austin African American Book Festival

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 798 views
    Troy

  47. A Long Stroll - For Review

    Guest Ab Mbiaasu,
    • 0 replies
    • 797 views
    Guest
    Guest

  48. The Emancipation of Evan Walls

    Guest Jeffrey Blount,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Guest
    Guest

  49. Spring Into Action! Writers Empowerment Series

    Guest Inspired Ink NY,
    • 0 replies
    • 708 views
    Guest
    Guest

  50. Faithful Servants: The Collector's Edition

    Guest Marc Curtis Little,
    • 0 replies
    • 812 views
    Guest
    Guest

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