AALBC to Publish Kalisha Buckhanon’s Next Novel - March 16, 2022

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AALBC to Publish Kalisha Buckhanon’s Next Novel

I’m pleased to tell you AALBC will be publishing, Running to Fall (AALBC, Sep 6, 2022), the follow-up to Kalisha Buckhanon’s critically acclaimed novel, Speaking of Summer!   “My gratitude and forever ‘Black Power’ fist to great literary friend Troy Johnson and his legendary AALBC.com, which I dreamed of being listed on when I was just a college English major, for picking up this novel as one the historic AALBC would take a chance to publish in America. Being the first Black writer and novel African-American Literature Book Club publishes actively is an honor and highlight of my career I am filled with pride and joy for.” —Kalisha Buckhanon

Kalisha Buckhanon is the AALBC bestselling author of, Upstate, which won the 2006 American Library Association ALEX Award and was nominated for a 2006 Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation Legacy Award in Debut Fiction.   Her novel, Speaking of Summer, was described as “An absolutely riveting thriller” by Cosmopolitan. Shondaland wrote, “This book packs a punch, so buckle in.” O: The Oprah Magazine said, “This mysterious novel is well worth the wait.” Running to Fall promises to continue the trend. Read an excerpt here ▶

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Dear Reader,   I’m super excited and honored for the opportunity to publish Kalisha’s new novel. She has always been supportive of AALBC. AALBC is fueled by our community. There is no way I could have run this site for 25 years without help. There is a lot of work ahead, but the future looks bright.   Always remember Reader, you are part of the help that keeps AALBC growing. Your paid subscriptions, book purchases, suggestions, engagement on the site, commenting, social sharing, and advertisements help support AALBC’s mission.   Peace and Love, Troy Johnson Founder & Webmaster, AALBC.com

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