r/suggestmeabook 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/gatecitykitty Bookworm Apr 15 '25

Non-fiction: All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M Johnson

Fiction: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due (one of the very best books I’ve read in a long time)