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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. Seeking a Review of Short Story Collection

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    • 571 views
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  2. August eNewsletter is out!

    Troy,
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    • 690 views
    Troy

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

    Guest Brooke Obie,
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    • 713 views
    Guest
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  4. Seeking book review for my children's book

    ARTBooks4Kids,
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    • 733 views
    ARTBooks4Kids

  5. Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick

    Troy,
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    • 1.6k views
    Troy

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

    Guest Simone Blanchard,
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    • 829 views
    Guest
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  7. The Independent Author Expo

    Guest Nick Knardirell,
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    • 713 views
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  8. A Great Read for the Man in Your Life...

    Troy,
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    • 771 views
    Troy

  9. Book Review Request

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    • 1 reply
    • 883 views
    SmileySpeaks

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

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

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

    dlgrowe,
    • 7 replies
    • 9.1k views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 982 views
    Troy

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

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

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

    Guest Kida Brino,
    • 2 replies
    • 988 views
    KIDA BRINO

  16. Book Review Request: "Nervous Conditions"

    Guest CasemateIPM,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views
    Moody Blue

  17. Secrets on Tobacco Road (Historical Fiction)

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 913 views
    Troy

  19. Black Lives Matter

    Ray Hollar-Gregory,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views
    Cynique

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  21. Henry Freedom Box

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 713 views
    harry brown

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 686 views
    Troy

  23. 2016 Phillis Wheatley Award Finalists Announced

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  24. Review Request: Yellow Tulips & Red Buses

    Adia Kamaria,
    • 0 replies
    • 702 views
    Adia Kamaria

  25. Review Request: Ana's Magic

    Adia Kamaria,
    • 0 replies
    • 691 views
    Adia Kamaria

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

    Troy,
    • 19 replies
    • 3.3k views
    Troy

  27. The Truth,The Lie,The Bible.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 754 views
    harry brown

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

    HICKSON,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views
    HICKSON

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 994 views
    Troy

  30. Literary Reviews

    Guest Ray Hollar-Gregory,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
    admin

  31. Interested In A Book Review

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

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

    Guest Angela Benson,
    • 11 replies
    • 3.1k views
    Cynique

  33. Snatching Joy

    Guest Mary,
    • 0 replies
    • 646 views
    Guest
    Guest

  34. Hurston/Wright 2016 Legacy Award Winners Announced

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 3k views
    Troy

  35. Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 991 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  37. Leimert Park Village Book Fair Gears Up For 10th Anniversary

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.4k views
    Troy

  38. The Top 100 Publisher Imprints Selling Black Books

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views
    Troy

  39. More than 2,400 Authors Profiled

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 794 views
    Troy

  40. Paula Edwards

    Guest Victoria Chis,
    • 0 replies
    • 663 views
    Guest
    Guest

  41. Horizontal Banner on All AALBC.com Pages--Just $5 a Day

    Troy,
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    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  42. Juneteenth,Celebrating.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 684 views
    harry brown

  43. Upcoming Event: Fall into Romance 2016

    Guest Kianna Alexander,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
    Troy

  44. 32nd Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair

    Guest Eric Mayer,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  45. In Search of a Book Buyer: African American Women Top the List

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 984 views
    Troy

  46. All the Carter G Woodson Award Winning Books Since 1974

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 772 views
    Troy

  47. so excited!

    Guest Irene Stephney,
    • 0 replies
    • 751 views
    Guest
    Guest

  48. Now Available: White Man's Disease

    Dr T,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.7k views
    Dr T

  49. Saving The. Native. Son.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 701 views
    harry brown

  50. Celebrating the Best in Black Literature (May 31, 2016 Newsletter)

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 661 views
    Troy

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