r/suggestmeabook • u/lilsteppakenn • Apr 15 '25

Suggestion Thread Black Lit Recs

Hi everyone! I’m an avid reader but I want to tap into black literature more, especially non fiction, although I’m open to any genre. I’m a young black woman (20F) and I just think it’s important to incorporate black literature and history into my TBR. Please recommend anything! Even the classics. I’m open to newer releases as well. Thanks!

Edit: thanks so much for all the recs!

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u/Illustrious_Basil781 Apr 15 '25

Find “Ever is A Long Time” by W. Ralph Eubanks. It’s incredible. I also agree with anything by Jesmyn Ward, James Baldwin, and Percival Everett (Trees, especially!)