In honor of Black History Month, I’ve compiled a list of books I’ve enjoyed, written by black authors. If I try to give a description of each one, I’ll never get it done. I’ve been trying to do an LGBTQ+ book list with full descriptions but for some reason, it’s been daunting. Probably because I’ve tried to keep my writing focus on the edits of my first book, a cozy mystery, which I plan to publish sometime this year. Believe it or not, when I do a blog post, it takes plenty of time and research to make sure I’ve got all the details right. Plus, there’s lots of personal and political stuff taking up a bunch of my attention, too.
So, if any of these authors/titles pique your interest, please check them out at your favorite booksellers or at the library. Or pick up the middle grade and YA for your young readers (and yourself, of course. Great stories come in all age categories!)
And give these authors some social media love, too!
If you have some recommendations, I’d love to hear them in the comments. C’mon, share!
Happy Reading!
B.B. Alston Middle Grade Magical School Series
Amari and the Night Brothers
Amari and the Great Game
Amari and the Despicable Wonders
Justine Ireland Middle Grade Historical Ghost Story
Ophie’s Ghost
Racquel Henry Adult Christmas Romances
Holiday on Park
Letter to Santa
Christmas in Cardwick
Meet Me in December
Christmas Magic at Holly Oaks
Elise Bryant Adult/YA Mystery/YA Romance
It’s Elementary
One True Loves
Happily Ever Afters
Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling
Rita Woods Adult Historical Fiction with a touch of magic
Remembrance
The Last Dreamwalker
Alexia Gordon Adult Cozy Mystery Series
Murder in G Major
Death in D Minor
Killing C Sharp
Fatality in F
Execution in E
Jayne Allen Adult Women’s Fiction
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted
Black Girls Must Be Magic
Black Girls Must Have It All
The Most Wonderful Time
Shirlene Obuobi Adult Women’s Fiction
On Rotation
Between Friends and Lovers
Leah Johnson YA LGBTQ+ Fiction
You Should See Me in a Crown
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