Looking for black book events to attend this year? Check these out.
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If you’re reading this article, chances are pretty high that you enjoy black books. If you’re looking for more accounts to follow, check these out.
The brainchild of writing powerhouses Joan Vassar and Alexandria House, Audio in Black is dedicated to recognizing excellence in Black-centric audiobooks.
Book Girl Magic is a book club and space for women to be able to read, discuss and share ideas about the books we enjoy on the daily. Our mission is to read books that celebrate black women authors.
Launched in November of 2017, Book Girl Magic a space created empower women of color while celebrating black women authors in our monthly book club picks. We bond in sisterhood by discussing and sharing ideas about the books we read.
All of our book discussions are held on Zoom or social media platforms. To join the group discussions, click here.
Boasting more than 96,000 members on Facebook, the members of the group share books in all genres by authors of all races. The members are also helpful if you read a book back in the day and remember parts of the plot but can’t recall the title.
You’re not seeing double. There are actually two Facebook groups with the same name. This group has about 43,000 members, and they also have monthly book club meetings, often with the author.
In addition to offering marketing services for authors, Anderson also hosts Angela’s Literary Café, a live 30-minute author interview.
Their mission and motto is #BlackLoveCenterStage.
What does that mean?
It means they offer a space to put Black romance (books that exemplify #blacklove) in front of Black readers.
Their ultimate goal is to bring Black authors to the forefront—with a focus on romance—to show that black authors are out here, and they’re writing and reading, and their minds are open and ready!
It’ll be all Black Love all the time around here – a focus we’ll never be pulled away from.
They recommend books, blog, inform about new releases, participate in blog tours, podcasting, and much, much more!
The site and Facebook page offer lots of black book recommendations in all genre.
This YouTube channel hosted by Johnathan Royal spotlights books, lipstick and politics.
Casey R. Kelly puts more melanin in your reading list by sharing books from her personal bookshelf.
The blog, which is run by Shannan Harper, is dedicated to promoting literature in the Christian and African American communities.
Retired librarian Toni Bonita (affectionally known as Mama Toni) is an avid reader who talks all things books.
Contemporary romance author Kimmie Ferrell is exploring new territory in her latest release, Only For Tonight….
A new year means new releases from some of your favorite and future favorite authors. Here are a few books on my radar for 2023.
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It’s Founders’ Day season for a lot of Black Greek letter organizations (shout out to my sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the other members of the Divine Nine), so in their honor, check out these books that fictionalize Greek life.
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Contemporary romance author Yahrah St. John is back with a new series based on her love of her friends. I recently spoke with her about Her Best Friend’s Brother.…
Prolific author Tay Mo’Nae is back with another release that’s sure to be a page turner. We recently spoke with her about Fell for the Wrong One….
The holidays are officially over, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t leave plenty of gifts. Check out these black books released in December 2022.
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Author Olivia Shaw-Reel is back with a new novel. I recently spoke with her about Hero for Sale.…
Michelle Stimpson is back with a Christmas romance that’s sure to warm your heart. I recently spoke with her about Let It Snow….