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Black Authors

My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Zoboi

My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Zoboi

Twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in Huntsville, Alabama ever since she was little. As one of the first black engineers to integrate NASA, Jeremiah has nurtured Ebony-Grace’s love for all things outer space and science fiction—especially Star Wars and Star Trek. But in the summer of 1984, when trouble arises with Jeremiah, it’s decided she’ll spend a few weeks with her father in Harlem.
$7.50
Where Wild Peaches Grow: A Novel by Cade Bentley

Where Wild Peaches Grow: A Novel by Cade Bentley

Nona “Peaches” Davenport, abandoned by the man she loved and betrayed by family, left her Natchez, Mississippi, home fifteen years ago and never looked back. She’s forged a promising future in Chicago as a professor of African American Studies. Nona even finds her once-closed heart persuaded by a new love. But that’s all shaken when her father’s death forces her to return to everything she’s tried to forget.
$8.69
The Wife Before by Shanora Williams

The Wife Before by Shanora Williams

Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled.
$10.03
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

“Real, raw, magnificentBefore I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read.” Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author. Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love alone couldn’t solve or save everything.
$10.47
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

When Shane and Eva meet unexpectedly at a literary event, sparks fly, raising not only their buried traumas, but the eyebrows of the Black literati. What no one knows is that fifteen years earlier, teenage Eva and Shane spent one crazy, torrid week madly in love. While they may be pretending not to know each other, they can’t deny their chemistry—or the fact that they’ve been secretly writing to each other in their books through the years.
$12.74
Memphis: A Novel by Tara M. Stringfellow

Memphis: A Novel by Tara M. Stringfellow

An epic tale of family, strength, and the enduring legacy passed from mother to daughter, "Memphis" is an intimate portrait of life's complexities and a heartfelt tribute to a city and its people. Celebrating the resilience and bonds of three generations of Southern Black women.
$12.99
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers

"The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers is a profound exploration of race, identity, and history. The novel delves into themes of family, class, feminism, and colorism, offering a rich, layered narrative. It tells the story of Ailey Pearl Garfield, a young woman grappling with her African American heritage, guided by the teachings of W.E.B. Du Bois.
$13.52
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson is a compelling tale set in the mid-20th century, following Eleanor and Ruby, two African American women navigating societal pressures and personal ambitions. The novel beautifully captures their struggles and resilience, offering a rich, character-driven narrative that highlights the power of hope amidst adversity. Johnson's vivid portrayal of the era and deep character development make this a compelling read, emphasizing the human spirit's endurance.
$14.99