Reading Lists
Every list we've published, newest first. Hand-picked, always.
10 Memoirs by Black Women That Are Worth Your Time
10 memoirs by Black women, from Michelle Obama and Cicely Tyson to Jesmyn Ward and Sarah M. Broom. Grief, girlhood, ambition, and the stories behind them.
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10 Black Historical Fiction Books to Read Next
10 historical fiction novels by Black women authors: slavery and its aftermath, the Great Migration, 1920s Chicago, and 1970s Alabama. Hand-picked and hard to put down.
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10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books by Black Women Authors
10 science fiction and fantasy novels by Black women: Octavia Butler, N. K. Jemisin, Nnedi Okorafor, Nalo Hopkinson, and Tracy Deonn. Where to start and what to read next.
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10 Money and Career Books for Black Women
10 money and career books written for Black women: budgeting, credit, negotiating, and getting a seat at the table. From Tiffany Aliche, Minda Harts, and more.
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10 Book Club Books for Black Women That Start Arguments
10 book club picks by Black women authors, chosen for books that split the room: Luster, The Other Black Girl, Black Cake, Nightcrawling, and more.
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10 Classic Books by Black Women Every Reader Should Know
10 classic books by Black women authors: Toni Morrison, Audre Lorde, Nella Larsen, Gloria Naylor, Gayl Jones, and Paule Marshall. Where to start with each.
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12 Must-Read Books by Black Women Authors
The 12 books by Black women every reader should own, from Toni Morrison to Brit Bennett. Why each one matters and where to start.
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12 Healing and Self-Care Books for Black Women
12 self-care and healing books written for Black women: rest, boundaries, therapy, and joy, from bell hooks to Nedra Glover Tawwab.
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10 Black Romance Novels That Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf
10 of the best Black romance novels, from Beverly Jenkins classics to Tia Williams and Kennedy Ryan. Swoons, banter, and happily-ever-afters.
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