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 • 1,207 Readers • 350 pages 4.2

How Long 'til Black Future Month?

208 Readers 4.2

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

#1 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2021 • 247 Readers • 192 pages 3.9

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

#2 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2022 • 97 Readers • 246 pages 3.9

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human

#3 of 3 in Mead Mishaps

2023 • 69 Readers • 310 pages 3.9

The Prey of Gods

The Prey of Gods
ByNicky Drayden

2017 • 93 Readers • 400 pages 3.6

Wild Seed

#1 of 4 in Patternmaster

Wild Seed
ByOctavia E. Butler

1980 • 217 Readers • 248 pages 4

Dawn

#1 of 3 in Xenogenesis

Dawn
ByOctavia E. Butler

1987 • 86 Readers • 248 pages 4

The Fifth Season

#1 of 3 in The Broken Earth

The Fifth Season
ByN.K. Jemisin

2015 • 2,257 Readers • 421 pages 4.4