For Black History Month, I'm reading Black-authored books in as many genres as possible. I've got quite a long list in my mind and I want to hear from YOU! What are your favorite and/or must-read Black books? Fiction or nonfiction.
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💕Curl up with I Think They Love You by Julian Winters — a big-hearted rom-com that delivers laughs, love, and all the feels.
✨ Award-winning. Five-star loved.
📚 Available now at AfroLit Alcove. #AfroLitAlcove #ReadBlackBooks #readqueerbooks #booksky
Books That Reflect, Inspire, and Empower. Culturally rich stories for infants through 18—because every child deserves to see themselves in books. #AfroLitAlcove #ReadBlackBooks #BookishCommunity #BookLovers #booksky #blacksky
Reading Is Resistance 🖤📚Meet the plushies that celebrate queer stories, banned books, and bold readers. #AfroLitAlcove #ReadBlackBooks #ReadBold #booksky #blacksky
#BlackAncestralLegacy #AfricanSpiritualityAndMyth #BlackLiberationTheology #NorrisRMcDonald
Norris R. McDonald, DIJ, dismantles one of the most enduring and damaging lies in Christian history: the so-called Curse of Ham.
#CurseOfHam
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#EnchantedGardenOfLove #NorrisRMcDonald
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The Enchanted Garden of Love is a lyrical, mythic tale woven with the mysticism of Jamaican Maroon culture, the celestial guidance of the stars, & divine presence of goddess Oshun. #MythsAndLegend
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Happy Juneteenth
Here are some book recommendations by black american authors.
Please share any book recommendations you think I should have added I'd love to add to my TBR.
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My muse may have been a little stressed and struggling this year but I've been reading. I will post my thoughts on the books in my little image. I love YA Fantasy and Horror. Currently reading Lost Gods.
#readmorebooks
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#SupportSmallPress
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#reading
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The Enchanted Garden of Love: A Tale of Love, Power and Destiny! #NorrisRMcDonald https://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Garden-Love-Power-Destiny- ebook/dp/B0F2ZWYL4C/ The Enchanted Garden of Love is a lyrical, mythic tale woven with the mysticism of Jamaican Maroon culture, the celestial guidance of the stars, and the divine presence of the goddess Oshun. Hidden deep within the sacred Acompong Mountains, an ancient garden thrives untouched by time. Known as the Enchanted Garden, it is a realm where love is a force of destiny—mystical, perilous, and powerful. Princess Oshun, the High Priestess of Love and Ruin, reigns over this realm. Her beauty is otherworldly, her power unrelenting. Many have sought her favor; few have returned. But a warrior of noble blood, born under the Dog Star and guided by Orion's Belt, is destined to rise. Narrated by the soul of an Akan Griot, this poetic prologue sets the stage for an epic saga of passion, prophecy, and power. The Enchanted Garden of Love is more than a story—it is a spiritual warning wrapped in celestial beauty. Due to its spiritual themes, poetic language, and mythic romance, the book is ideal for mature teens and adult readers who appreciate lyrical fantasy and cultural depth.
#EnchantedGardenOfLove #NorrisRMcDonald
The Enchanted Garden of Love is a lyrical, mythic tale woven with the mysticism of Jamaican Maroon culture, the celestial guidance of the stars, and the divine presence of the goddess Oshun.
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Spoken Thoughts Book Club launched with love! Thank you💖
We’re reading Crescendo by L. Marie Wood starting Sunday ✨
Missed the launch? No stress—join below ⬇️
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Happy Book Birthday to TJ Young and the Orishas 3: Hero's Equinox. This series is great. I'm over a third done with the E-Arc. It's great and very long. Congrats @antoinebandele.bsky.social
Are you going to check it out?
#BookRelease #ReadIndie #DiverseReads #ReadBlackBooks #BookSky 📚💙
Books I finished in February
1. The Posions We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
2. Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun
3. The Rules of Fortune by Danielle Prescod
4. Dread Nation by Justine Ireland
What did you read?
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A left hand holds Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. It shows a Black woman facing away from the viewer wearing a white dress standing in waist deep water.
Daughter of the Merciful Deep is a historical fantasy following Jane, a nonverbal young woman trying to save the town she lives in from being submerged and destroyed to build a new dam.
The book explores trauma and healing as Jane travels into a realm filled with magic.
#Booksky 📚💙 #ReadBlackBooks
some of my favorite memoirs by black authors for #blackhistorymonth #booksky #diversifyyourreads #readblackbooks
For Black History Month, here are three books I know I'll be reading. 📚💙
- The Poisons we Drink by Bethany Baptiste
- The Rules of Fortune: A Novel by Danielle Prescod
- Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun
What are you reading?
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Yay! I’m super excited to read this one 🤩 Check out Michael’s bookclub on Discord and join us!
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Just a reminder that I created a space for Black Readers and Authors with #BlackBookSky
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And I have an ongoing list of Black Authors that you can save as well
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Just in case you want to get back into reading this year 😘
#ReadBlackBooks
Cover for #ReadBlackBooks A database of Children's books by Black authors curated by B, Sharise Moore in collaboration with Hurston/Wright Foundation.
Our Poetry Editor, B. Sharise Moore has curated a database of children’s books by Black authors with the Hurston/Wright Foundation. It features links for purchase, summaries, recommended age groups, themes, and sample activities. #ReadBlackBooks
Database:
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