Read on for the best books of 2018theyre worth every second of your time. It was the year that felt like a decade, but at least it offered these excellent, thoughtprovoking reads to wait it out. The first few chapters were cliche, the same as most black american chick flix start out it took a while for it pick up. To celebrate black history month, weve included 26 books by black authors from the last two centuries, all of which are mustread works. Samara lynn november, 2018 november 14, 2018 grownish and scholly partner up to pay off student loans sequoia blodgett january 2, 2019 january 2, 2019. A diverse range of classics, contemporary mustreads, and memoirs youll definitely wanna fill your time. Why i only read books by black authors in 2018 hellogiggles. An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club wellread black girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature. While its great to dedicate one month to celebrate african american history and culture, its something we should be doing all year long. Top 20 favorite books by black authors in 2018 duration. Nprs book concierge is your guide to 2018s best reads. Books by black authors that should be on everyones. Make sure to check out african american authors you should read in 2019.
If you didnt know, february has been marked as black history month in the united states since 1926, which has served as an annual observance of noteworthy people and events of the african diaspora. Books by black authors to add to your shelves in 2019. Dont worry, we have the best titles coming out in 2019 written. The top 100 bestselling black authors authors of african descent on 1 to 24 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. Thanks to the work of african american authors, the world can better understand both the struggles and triumphs of black people in america.
Top 12 must read books by black authors for 2019 black. Now, as we close 2018, we look back at 10 black authors who wrote books that will stand the test of time and made our worlds even more bearable. Best books by black authors popsugar entertainment. Pst this story was originally published in 2018 and was subsequently updated in 2019. So, in celebration of the honorary occasion, were commemorating the best books weve read and recommended to read by black authors. Literature in particular has been a space for black authors to tell their. Best books by black authors 15 books by black authors that will have you immersed in every page as popsugar editors, we independently select and. Books of interest to readers of black literature coming. Black romance books i read in 2018 that are coming with me into 2019 2019 is off to a great start, i met my 2018 reading goals, 500 books read in 2018all genres and im setting the bar even higher this year. While everyone should read zora neale hurston, james baldwinread more. Read some of the best fiction and nonfiction by contemporary black authors, including books in every genre from literary fiction to personal memoirs. From literary icons to fresh, buzzworthy talent, here are 25 great books by african american authors you should add to your reading list today.
While we are creating listicles of books that we loved in 2018 i. Each novel, memoir, or collection of poetry or essays listed below is a powerfully written and completely captivating celebration of the black experience. As one of our countrys great black writers, baldwin published a slew of books, short stories, and essays in his life time. A black lives matter memoir, by patrisse khancullors and asha bandele, is the story of khancullors pivotal role in cofounding the black lives matter movement. I would also like to suggest the deadly reigns too, 4 books, plus peaches story makes it 5 books, and im waiting on the next one. We asked editors and bloggers of black perspectives to select the best books published in 2018 on black history, and they delivered. The following books by black authors in alphabetic order by title were published in 2018 and fall under a wide range of genres. The description makes me wonder if this list is just meant for african american authors if so, shouldnt it be in the title. In these dark, cold winter months, let us take comfort in the. Mcmillan, now 66, spearheaded the black book movement by making contemporary black fiction marketable. Black history month gives us 29 days to honor african americans and the everexpanding contributions they make to culture. Some are newly discovered writers whove made an impression on this avid reader. There are countless books out there that i have read and hold near and dear to my heart.
I was hungry to see the complexities of myself fully represented in fiction and non fiction literature. Now, as we close 2018, we look back at 10 black authors who wrote books that will stand the test of time and made our worlds even more. I have created a list of black contemporary romance novels that all fall under black romance but each possesses a unique storyline that i enjoyed reading. For all its ups and downs, plenty of incredible fiction books came out in 2017. Compiling a list of my favorite books by black authors. Sixteen stories of black girl magic, resistance, and hope. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love.
These 28 brilliant books by black authors are the standouts in what was a stellar year in black literature. Solely reading black authors was a more tangible way to learn about myself and to discover more contemporary black writers. Our 11 favorite books written by black women authors in 2018 01 michelle obama becoming michelle obamas becoming easily became the bestselling book of 2018. African american authors you should read in 2018 my. I did not want to read 100 books or break personal reading records. Add these eight new childrens books by black authors and illustrators to your kids shelves this monthand read them all year long. Top 20 favorite books by black authors in 2018 youtube.
Freshwater akwaeke emezi author akwaeke emezi is a talented millennial nigerian fiction writer and artist with a graduate degree from new. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, children of blood and bone by tomi adeyemi, the hate u give by angie thomas, betw. Browne, elizabeth acevedo, and olivia gatwood 20200310 the case of the missing hello house a bebe barber. In his first book, go tell it on the mountain, he penned a semiautobiographical story of a teen growing up in 1930s harlem who struggles with selfidentity as the stepson of a strict pentecostal minister. Im currently reading an extraordinary book by a black. Lets talk about books because, as usual, the past year has been an amazing one for books by black writers. Look for this third installment of three romance novels in the wedding date series following the wedding date jan. Her 1992 book waiting to exhale and the 1995 film starring angela bassett and whitney houston, helped usher in a new era for both black authors and the viability of black womens voices. Books by black authors that should be on everyones bookshelves. Black booktuber, books by black authors, black writers, fiction, romance, library, booktube, end of the year wrap up, end of the year goals, books you have to read, must read books 2018, new york. These books are mustreads to add to your 2019 list of books to. The ways of white folks page 1 of 3 previous next page.
Books by black authors like in everything else, african american authors are often excluded from best books list. These african american authors have earned awards from the national book awards, the national. If you got through 2018 without reading tayari jones an american marriage, you played yourself. Adapted into a 2018 film, this novel that made the national book. Black history month is a great time to highlight the work of black authors in the u. Im noticing from the few books ive read by this author, the beginning start out slow. Four of mcmillans books have been turned into films. Our 11 favorite books written by black women authors in 2018. Here are 50 commendable books by black authors published in the past five years. Each series has 7 books, and the flint series can be found in one thick copy.
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