National Book Awards, What Are Your Reading Now, and am*zon Boycott Feedback - 9/24/2019

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Sweat the Technique by Rakim is the book Hip-Hop fans have long awaited. Part memoir, part writing guide, Sweat the Technique, offers insight into how Rakim thinks about words, music, writing, and rhyming as it teaches writers of all levels how to hone their craft. It is also a rare glimpse into Rakim’s private life.

2019 National Book Award Nominees of African Descent

Fourteen writers of African descent were longlisted, by The National Book Foundation, for a 2019 National Book Award — one of the most prestigious awards bestowed upon an author. Awards are given in five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. Read More About These Terrific Books ►

What Are You Reading Now?

Sharing what you are reading now with others is a great way for readers to discover a good book to read or even one to avoid. Let us know what book you are reading now and what you think about it by sharing it on our discussion forum ►

Dear Reader,

The reaction to my decision to cut ties with am*zon resonated with a lot of readers. I received many emails from publishers and authors who offered support and shared their own stories. Publishers Weekly, the publishing industry’s leading trade magazine, reported on this decision. Others including; Melville House, an independent publisher based in Brooklyn, NY; and ActuaLitte.com a daily newspaper focused on books (French Language) reported on AALBC’s story and have been writing about am*zon’s abuses for some time. Some authors expressed concern that AALBC would no longer list their books if they were only available only on am*zon; this is not the case. The books will stay on the website, as AALBC has evolved into a historical archive of the books our authors have published. AALBC has simply stopped sending readers to am*zon’s site to buy books. I’m also encouraging authors to avoid allowing am*zon to be their exclusive bookseller. As always, thank you for your support, and please keep reading! Peace and Love, Troy Johnson Founder & Webmaster, AALBC.com

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