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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 -- "On Top of the World (Until the Bell Chimes)"

    Guest Chelsea Apple,
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    • 911 views
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    Guest

  2. Finding Jet Magazines

    Guest Ben Shelley,
    • 0 replies
    • 748 views
    Guest
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  3. Underground Railroad,Colson Whitehead.

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views
    CDBurns

  6. Book It Literary Event Fall/Winter 2016

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

  7. Crime fiction book released

    Guest Nick Knardirell,
    • 0 replies
    • 707 views
    Guest
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  8. BOOK REVIEW REQUEST - Places In My Heart

    Sheryl,
    • 0 replies
    • 656 views
    Sheryl

  9. Book Review Request: "Nervous Conditions"

    Guest CasemateIPM,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views
    Moody Blue

  10. Seeking a Review of Short Story Collection

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

  11. August eNewsletter is out!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 666 views
    Troy

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

    Guest Brooke Obie,
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    • 696 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Troy,
    • 19 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Troy

  14. Seeking book review for my children's book

    ARTBooks4Kids,
    • 0 replies
    • 721 views
    ARTBooks4Kids

  15. Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views
    Troy

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

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

  17. The Independent Author Expo

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 755 views
    Troy

  19. Book Review Request

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

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 709 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 960 views
    Troy

  23. Black Lives Matter

    Ray Hollar-Gregory,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.4k views
    Cynique

  24. The Top 100 Publisher Imprints Selling Black Books

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views
    Troy

  25. 2016 Phillis Wheatley Award Finalists Announced

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  26. Secrets on Tobacco Road (Historical Fiction)

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 889 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  29. Henry Freedom Box

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 690 views
    harry brown

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 663 views
    Troy

  31. Review Request: Yellow Tulips & Red Buses

    Adia Kamaria,
    • 0 replies
    • 687 views
    Adia Kamaria

  32. Review Request: Ana's Magic

    Adia Kamaria,
    • 0 replies
    • 667 views
    Adia Kamaria

  33. Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Bookstore

    Troy,
    • 8 replies
    • 7.5k views
    Troy

  34. The Truth,The Lie,The Bible.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 719 views
    harry brown

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

    HICKSON,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views
    HICKSON

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 974 views
    Troy

  37. GHETTOHEAT CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2016!

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.5k views
    HICKSON

  38. Literary Reviews

    Guest Ray Hollar-Gregory,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  39. Interested In A Book Review

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

  40. Snatching Joy

    Guest Mary,
    • 0 replies
    • 636 views
    Guest
    Guest

  41. Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 970 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.4k views
    Troy

  44. More than 2,400 Authors Profiled

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 771 views
    Troy

  45. Paula Edwards

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  47. Juneteenth,Celebrating.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 661 views
    harry brown

  48. Upcoming Event: Fall into Romance 2016

    Guest Kianna Alexander,
    • 1 reply
    • 983 views
    Troy

  49. 32nd Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 967 views
    Troy

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