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 • 1,536 Readers • 350 pages 4.1

How Long 'til Black Future Month?

#0.5 of 2 in Dreamblood

2018 • 255 Readers • 416 pages 4.2

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

#1 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2021 • 307 Readers • 192 pages 3.8

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

#2 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2022 • 118 Readers • 246 pages 3.9

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human

#3 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2023 • 88 Readers • 310 pages 3.9

The Prey of Gods

The Prey of Gods
ByNicky Drayden

2017 • 111 Readers 3.7

Wild Seed

#1 of 7 in Patternist

Wild Seed
ByOctavia E. Butler

1980 • 277 Readers • 306 pages 3.9

Dawn

#1 of 3 in Xenogenesis

Dawn
ByOctavia E. Butler

1987 • 611 Readers • 256 pages 4

The Fifth Season

#1 of 3 in The Broken Earth

The Fifth Season
ByN.K. Jemisin

2015 • 2,725 Readers • 421 pages 4.3