Browsing: African American Interest

A New York Times bestseller with nearly 22,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When a young Black man is racially profiled by the police, his hopes for an Ivy League future disappear. “Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read” (Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give).

A NEW YORK TIMES AND WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK A 2018 BEST OF THE YEAR SELECTION OF NPR  * TIME …

After being locked up for a crime he didn’t commit, Sheppard Granger is back to take over the reins as…

In this spine-chilling novel, a woman returns to her Florida hometown to care for her grandmother and work for the local paper. But her investigation of a boy’s death reveals a terrifying entity lurking in the realm of dreams…

“Superb” (O, The Oprah Magazine): In 1930, the birth of twins — one with light skin and the other with dark skin — stirs tragedy on a Georgia farm. In the haunting aftermath, the family discovers unexpected secrets. “A powerful tale” (Library Journal) from a New York Times bestselling author.

Dive into this “first-rate biography” (Kirkus Reviews starred review) of Muhammad Ali, the dazzling heavyweight boxer, activist, and worldwide phenomenon — with startling insight from interviews and recently released government files.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Superstar comedian and Hollywood box office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to…

This NPR Best Book of 2017 is a “must-read… Achingly real” (Essence): As Diane’s family adjusts to her husband’s early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, they’re faced with the unknown when Gregory unexpectedly finds new love. “Golden writes with unsurpassed grace and humanity” (New York Times bestselling author Julie Otsuka).

An NPR Best Book of 2017: When Nigerian couple Yejide and Akin face fertility issues, Akin’s family produces a second wife whose presence may uproot their lives. “In the lineage of great works by Chinua Achebe… Powerfully magnetic and heartbreaking” (The New York Times).

When a demonic army threatens Chicago, a skeptical doctor and a holy warrior team up to save the world from Satan’s plans. “Fans of Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden and Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim will enjoy” (Library Journal starred review).