must read books by black authors

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books mentioned
the piano lesson by august wilson
a raisin in the sun by lorraine hansberry
beloved by toni morrison
jazz by toni morrison
passing by nella larsen
the cancer journals by audre lorde
their eyes were watching god by zora neale hurston
finding me by viola davis
becoming by michelle obama
will by will smith
ace of spades by faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
brown sister trilogy by talia hibbert
before i let go by kennedy ryan
long shot by kennedy ryan
seven days in june by tia williams
thicker than water by kerry washington
tags: books, book recommendations, black authors, black books, black history month, african american literature, classics, romance, mystery, young adult, adult, novels, reads

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She attended Columbia University in the early 40 and late 50s Langston Hughes was also attending Columbia University at that time.

[@dellneidrah1951]

I’m still here by Austin Channing Brown is one of my favs

[@PebblesWroteIt]

I have a few of these on my TBR list, reminded me of a few books too. 🖤

[@musicsavedme20]

An Autobiography- Angela Davis. A must read. Lesser known black authors: J. California Cooper, Bernice McFadden, Diane Oliver, and Ann Petry. (:

[@itsrebeccareads]

Taking notes 📝🙇🏽‍♀️

[@taylorreads]

agh love the recs. ive been wanting to read their eyes were watching god for a while so this is definitely a push towards it🖤

[@itsrebeccareads]

it’s sooo good, nothing like what i expected! i hope you love it when you get to it! 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@MAURICEWILLIAMS-gv8we]

I have Met President Obama when he attended Columbia University I didn't know him as President Obama i met him when he was a student at Columbia. We met in the health food stores where I sometimes shopped.

[@owenhuyge]

I just finished Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon and got my hands on Beloved at the thrift shop. I absolutely loved Song of Solomon. I did not think that it would match The Bluest Eye but I have a feeling everything Morrison writes holds up to this divine standard she has crafted. Caleb Azumah Nelson and James Baldwin are next for me at the moment, but I feel an urgency to read all of these. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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I must get my hands on Song of Solomon! Baldwin is also an author I want to get more acquainted with. I read a short story from him (Sonny’s Blues) and absolutely adored it. I’m glad you enjoyed this video! Thank you for being here!

[@BrynnD]

I loved Viola Davis’ autobiography. I listed to it via audiobook. Loved it so much I got it as a physical copy. I also enjoyed Michelle Obama. I loved how she explained how she really didn’t want to be in politics. LOOOVVVEEDDD Will Smith’s the audio was the best way to read it!!! I think I really enjoy reading autobiography’s via audiobook.

[@itsrebeccareads]

Yes! Something about the author narrating their own story is so immersive!

[@BrynnD]

@@itsrebeccareads right!!!

[@Laura_Reads]

Finding Me by Viola Davis was my favorite audiobook last year. It’s incredible. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander was my favorite book I read last year. I don’t know if you like to read middle grade/poetry, but his are worth a try, whether you like basketball or not. It wrecked me. 😭 Thank you for these! Adding several to my tbr. I love second chance romances too. 🖤🖤🖤

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I will definitely check it out! Thank you for being here! 🖤

[@PebblesWroteIt]

I agree. I love Kwame Alexander's work. You'll enjoy Rebound, if you haven't read it yet.

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[@chauntesbooks1]

More books are just what I need. Book buying ban,,,,over!

[@PebblesWroteIt]

😁 Those bans don't last long.

[@chauntesbooks1]

@@PebblesWroteIt You are not lying. I have over 500 books. Look on my page you will see. Every time I think i am done buying. I am not done. lol

[@mamutshilanda9822]

Hi Rebecca! It's refreshing to see you and your content. I enjoyed the list of books you compiled for BHM. I have read their eyes were watching God by Zora Neale Hurtson, a long time ago. Before I let go and long shot by Kennedy Ryan were masterpieces. I have also read Seven days in June by Tia Willams. I am waiting to buy her new novel (A love for song for Ricki wilde.) I did listen to Will by Will smith. I enjoyed Viola Davis's finding me. (In fact, my profile pic has her book cover...) I do plan on adding Toni Morisson's books on my TBR.🖤🖤🖤🤎

[@itsrebeccareads]

Our reading tastes are so incredibly similar! I’m very excited to get my hands on Tia William’s new book! Love the profile pic & keep me updated on your Morrison journey 🥺🖤 Thank you for being here!

[@Jameswjennings]

May I humbly suggest Wings Of Red. 🪽

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