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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. Book Review Request - THE WOMAN NEXT DOOR by Yewande Omotoso

    Guest Marlena Brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 897 views
    Guest
    Guest

  2. The Best Selling Books on AALBC.com for July/August 2016

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  3. White Man's Disease Labor Day Special

    Dr T,
    • 0 replies
    • 890 views
    Dr T

  4. Online Marketing Services for Authors

    Troy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.5k views
    Guest
    Guest

  5. AALBC.com is Expanding

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
    VL Towler

  6. CHANGE OF HEART: NEVER SAY NEVER..., a powerful new novel examines the damage done to families

    NRM,
    • 1 reply
    • 988 views
    Troy

  7. Book Review Request -- "On Top of the World (Until the Bell Chimes)"

    Guest Chelsea Apple,
    • 0 replies
    • 947 views
    Guest
    Guest

  8. Finding Jet Magazines

    Guest Ben Shelley,
    • 0 replies
    • 775 views
    Guest
    Guest

  9. Black Classic Press partners with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.6k views
    Troy

  10. Are Book Festivals Becoming a Thing of the Past?

    Troy,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views
    CDBurns

  11. Book It Literary Event Fall/Winter 2016

    Guest Anita Davis aka A.D.,
    • 1 reply
    • 876 views
    Troy

  12. Crime fiction book released

    Guest Nick Knardirell,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views
    Guest
    Guest

  13. Underground Railroad,Colson Whitehead.

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  14. BOOK REVIEW REQUEST - Places In My Heart

    Sheryl,
    • 0 replies
    • 708 views
    Sheryl

  15. Seeking a Review of Short Story Collection

    Guest Moody Blue,
    • 0 replies
    • 585 views
    Guest
    Guest

  16. August eNewsletter is out!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 704 views
    Troy

  17. #BlackGirlMagic and Intersectional Feminism in Debut Slave Revolution Novel

    Guest Brooke Obie,
    • 0 replies
    • 739 views
    Guest
    Guest

  18. Seeking book review for my children's book

    ARTBooks4Kids,
    • 0 replies
    • 747 views
    ARTBooks4Kids

  19. Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  20. Children's Book Good Touch Bad Touch: How to Tell the Difference

    Guest Simone Blanchard,
    • 0 replies
    • 857 views
    Guest
    Guest

  21. The Independent Author Expo

    Guest Nick Knardirell,
    • 0 replies
    • 719 views
    Guest
    Guest

  22. A Great Read for the Man in Your Life...

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 793 views
    Troy

  23. Book Review Request

    Guest JB Smiley Jr.,
    • 1 reply
    • 907 views
    SmileySpeaks

  24. BYWORD "A NATIONAL IDENTITY GUIDE FOR THE SO-CALLED NEGROES!"

    Elder Mark Makabi,
    • 5 replies
    • 5.5k views
    Guest
    Guest

  25. Where is the YA Christian Fiction for our girls?

    dlgrowe,
    • 7 replies
    • 9.2k views
    Troy

  26. The March Trilogy, Great Graphic Novels Will Definitely Appeal to Young Men

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 views
    Troy

  27. Netflix Releases Luke Cage (of Marvel Comics) Movie Trailer

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  28. Links are Better Than "Likes" Thanks Grant Harper Reid

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Grant Harper Reid

  29. Book Review Request: "Daddy's Bedtime Adventures"

    Guest Kida Brino,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views
    KIDA BRINO

  30. Book Review Request: "Nervous Conditions"

    Guest CasemateIPM,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views
    Moody Blue

  31. Secrets on Tobacco Road (Historical Fiction)

    Guest Danielle Siler,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  32. U.S. book Publishing Generated $27.78B in Revenue

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 944 views
    Troy

  33. Black Lives Matter

    Ray Hollar-Gregory,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.6k views
    Cynique

  34. The Power List Bestsellers Can't Replace Essence's List

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  35. Henry Freedom Box

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 738 views
    harry brown

  36. Bestselling Books for May/June 2016 Nice Mix of Indie, New, and Classic Titles

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 712 views
    Troy

  37. 2016 Phillis Wheatley Award Finalists Announced

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  38. Review Request: Yellow Tulips & Red Buses

    Adia Kamaria,
    • 0 replies
    • 729 views
    Adia Kamaria

  39. Review Request: Ana's Magic

    Adia Kamaria,
    • 0 replies
    • 727 views
    Adia Kamaria

  40. Christoper D. Burns a Two Time Bestselling Author!

    Troy,
    • 19 replies
    • 3.5k views
    Troy

  41. The Truth,The Lie,The Bible.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 772 views
    harry brown

  42. GHETTOHEAT PRESENTS, REAL RAP: DANA DANE! Q & A WITH HICKSON!

    HICKSON,
    • 0 replies
    • 2k views
    HICKSON

  43. Get Your Book on the AALBC.com Homepage for Less than $1 Per Day

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  44. Literary Reviews

    Guest Ray Hollar-Gregory,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views
    admin

  45. Interested In A Book Review

    Guest Ms. Johnnie,
    • 0 replies
    • 817 views
    Guest
    Guest

  46. Review Request: Men Don't Like Ugly, Women Don't Like Broke

    Guest Angela Benson,
    • 11 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Cynique

  47. Snatching Joy

    Guest Mary,
    • 0 replies
    • 654 views
    Guest
    Guest

  48. Hurston/Wright 2016 Legacy Award Winners Announced

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 3k views
    Troy

  49. Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  50. Mystery Writers of America Announce the Winners of the 2016 Edgar Allan Poe Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

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