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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. "Henry's Going to an HBCU"

    Guest Kyle McMurtry,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Guest
    Guest

  2. Sable Book Club

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

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

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

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

    elonawashington,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  5. Review for The Truth About Gretchen

    Guest Alretha Thomas,
    • 0 replies
    • 601 views
    Guest
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  6. Back. Family Reunion. Cookbook.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 763 views
    harry brown

  7. The first Africans Americans: 1619

    Guest Louise,
    • 1 reply
    • 820 views
    Troy

  8. Race Rules,Eric. Dyson

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 747 views
    harry brown

  9. Amazon Sells Bootleg Books

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 831 views
    Troy

  10. Shitolian

    Guest OPersaud,
    • 0 replies
    • 819 views
    Guest
    Guest

  11. Book Review Request-Christian Fiction

    SHERABIM JOY,
    • 0 replies
    • 790 views
    SHERABIM JOY

  12. Prolific AALBC Contributor Kam Williams Passes

    Troy,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Mel Hopkins

  13. We're Accepting Book Review Requests

    Word Lovers,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.6k views
    Troy

  15. “A Year to Exhale” - BOOK ALERT

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

  16. Debut Novel for Review Consideration

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

  17. Request Book Review: The Seven Year Wait

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

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 942 views
    Troy

  20. New Historic Book

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

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

    Guest Sterlin Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 887 views
    Troy

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

    Guest Sydluv,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

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

  24. Kindness Matters: Sharing Bees

    Guest JKS Communications,
    • 0 replies
    • 775 views
    Guest
    Guest

  25. Dominion: written 26 years ago, now an audiobook

    Guest raf_publisher,
    • 0 replies
    • 791 views
    Guest
    Guest

  26. Black. Fatherhood. Guide. For. Male Parenting.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 934 views
    harry brown

  27. Black Speculative Authors At Blerdcon?

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

  28. Amazon Giveaway: The Seven Year Wait

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

  29. Request Book Review: Tara's Touch

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

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

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 766 views
    harry brown

  31. Our Bestselling Books for April 2019

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 858 views
    Delano

  32. John. Carlos. Story,.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 783 views
    harry brown

  33. Share Our Books Festival Calendar Your Website/Blog

    Troy,
    • 20 replies
    • 9.1k views
    Troy

  34. E-Mail Solicitation

    CDBurns,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.6k views
    Guest
    Guest

  35. Black. Warriors-Buffalo. Soldiers

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 943 views
    Troy

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 735 views
    Troy

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

    Guest Dontavious,
    • 0 replies
    • 940 views
    Guest
    Guest

  39. Seeds of Deception - for review

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

  40. The Comet. W. E. B. Dubois.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 898 views
    harry brown

  41. 2019 Black Pack Party Will be May 29th in NYC

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 709 views
    Troy

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

    Guest Legend Lawson,
    • 1 reply
    • 896 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 792 views
    Troy

  44. A Long Stroll - For Review

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

  45. The Emancipation of Evan Walls

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

  46. Spring Into Action! Writers Empowerment Series

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

  47. Faithful Servants: The Collector's Edition

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

  48. BOOK REVIEW - Little Lady Rose

    Guest Tamar Grigsby,
    • 0 replies
    • 866 views
    Guest
    Guest

  49. Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community

    Paul Wellington,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Paul Wellington

  50. WIN A FREE SPOT ON KETURAH KENDRICK BOOK TOUR!!!!

    Dr. Kim,
    • 0 replies
    • 804 views
    Dr. Kim

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