What are your favorite books by black authors?Answer

The publishing industry has struggled to embrace new voices. Many amazing authors have managed to get their voices out–overcoming all obstacles. What books stand out to you as your favorites by black author?

Parable of the Sower

#1 of 2 in Earthseed

Parable of the Sower
ByOctavia E. Butler

1993 • 1,981 Readers • 350 pages 4.1

How Long 'til Black Future Month?

#0 of 3 in The Broken Earth

2018 • 312 Readers • 416 pages 4.2

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

#1 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2021 • 375 Readers • 279 pages 3.8

That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf

#2 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2022 • 153 Readers • 168 pages 3.9

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human

#3 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2023 • 113 Readers • 336 pages 3.8

The Prey of Gods

The Prey of Gods
ByNicky Drayden

2017 • 141 Readers 3.7

Wild Seed

#1 of 7 in Patternist

Wild Seed
ByOctavia E. Butler

1980 • 342 Readers • 306 pages 3.9

Dawn

#1 of 3 in Xenogenesis

Dawn
ByOctavia E. Butler

1987 • 787 Readers • 256 pages 4

The Fifth Season

#1 of 3 in The Broken Earth

The Fifth Season
ByN. K. Jemisin

2015 • 3,595 Readers • 421 pages 4.3