9 books by black women you have to read this summer
Looking for some great books to read this summer? From romance to historical fiction, here’s a great list of books by black female authors to add to your summer reading list. We may not be reading these by the pool or beach this summer but these books are definitely worth diving into while at home.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Vanishing Half follows the story of two twin sisters who ultimately make the decision to leave their small town in Louisiana and live two separate lives. One sister decides to continue to live her life as a black woman while the other decides to pass for white.
The Girl with the Hazel Eyes By Callie Browning
Set in the beautiful island of Barbados during the 1950s and 1960s the Girl with the Hazel Eyes,follows the story of two authors, one veteran author who recruits a newbie to write her autobiography. But there’s more to the story, why did the veteran author really ask this junior author for help.
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
In her latest novel, Acevedo writes about the story of two sisters who come together after tragedy strikes for their family.
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both.
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
Woodson’s latest novel follows the story of two black families of different classes whose lives become intertwined when their only children conceive a child together in their teens.
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
Jasmine Guillory is back with another romance novel. The Party of Two follows the love story of lawyer who just arrived to Los Angeles when a handsome man in a bar and they flirt the night way. Later to discover he’s an up and coming politician, when she vowed to never date someone involved in politics.
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Imbolo Mbue’s novel details the experiences of two New York City families during the 2008 financial crisis: an immigrant family from Cameroon, the Jonga family, and their wealthy employers, the Edwards family.
I Almost Forgot about You by Terry McMillian
Stella Got Her Groove back author is back with another novel called I Almost Forgot about You.This novel debuted in 2016 and follows the story of successful business woman Dr. Georgia Young ‘s life as she decides to make some major life changes by quitting her job and move. This story shows that regardless of your age it’s never too late to take a leap of faith. I Almost Forgot about You is being developed into a feature film featuring Octavia Spencer.
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow
A Song Below Water is a a captivating modern fantasy about black mermaids, friendship, and self-discovery set against the challenges of today's racism and sexism.
What’s on your summer reading list? Comment below to tell me.
