AALBC Newsletter September - 8/15/2019

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Doris Payne was told poor black girls couldn’t dream big. But she proved them all wrong and became an expert, world-class jewel thief. More ►

Bestselling Books August 2019

AALBC bestselling authors are encouraged to use our Bestseller Seal. Our book sales are also reported to The New York Times and the American Booksellers Association.

Fiction: Bestselling fiction is led by the short story collection Evil Never Sleeps: Tales of Light and Darkness by Robert Fleming an accomplished and talented writer, and the new novel from Kalisha Buckhanon, Speaking of Summer. Nonfiction: Always a good mix of interesting titles, this period’s list reveals a theme of overcoming struggle with grace and dignity, as illustrated by Fifty-Five Unemployed and Faking Normal: Your Guide to a Better Retirement Life and After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom. Children’s Books: Children’s books outsold all other genres this period. Books on our “Top 150 Recommended African-American Children’s Books” are strongly represented on the list. Poetry: One book made our list this period, Rock And Fire - Love Poetry From The Core by Marc Lacy.

AALBC is Done with am*zon!

Given all we know, we cannot in good conscience continue supporting am*zon’s monopoly of online book sales. Therefore, we have removed all of the “Buy Links” on AALBC to am*zon’s website and are selling all books directly. We also encourage you to buy your books solely from AALBC and other independent booksellers. Read More ►

Dear Reader, I’m often asked, “What is the best way to support AALBC?” There are many ways, but I’ll share three of the simplest; 1. When you discover something of value on AALBC tell others; 2. When you find an interesting book on AALBC, buy it from us; 3. Pay for your AALBC eNewsletter subscription. As always, keep reading! Peace and Love, Troy Johnson Founder & Webmaster, AALBC.com

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