Read Books by Black Authors in march 2025
Honoring Black Voices , celebrate Black History Month with stories that reflect resilience, legacy, and the richness of Black experiences.
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Three young characters come of age: Karim, back from university; Fauzia, escaping her stifling past; and Badar, a poor boy uncertain of his future. Amid tourism and technology's influence, they learn to shape their destinies.
A history of the world 6 plagues by Edna Bonhomme
A literary account of humanity's struggles with epidemics, highlighting their role in exacerbating inequality across racial, ethnic, class, and gender lines, similar to Medical Apartheid and Killing the Black Body.
First Born Girls by Bernice McFadden
Firstborn Girls traces the path to the novel Sugar. Set in 1980s Brooklyn, the author finds solace in literature and boarding school, distancing from her alcoholic father. The memoir explores her family's history, beginning with her enslaved great-grandmother Louisa Vicey Wilson in 1822 Georgia, through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the Great Migration.
Flip the tables by Alencia Johnson
A guide for disruptors eager to challenge the status quo and foster change from within. It addresses the overwhelming journey towards meaningful living, emphasizing that your unique gifts are essential now.
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The novel follows four women: Chiamaka, a Nigerian travel writer stuck in America during the pandemic; her lawyer friend Zikora; cousin Omelogor, a finance worker studying in the US; and housekeeper Kadiatou.