Black Girls Read! discussion

I’m in my mid-twenties and just now getting into reading for real. Like, I’ve read stuff before, but never on the level of my peers—barely finished any full books. Now I’m looking around like… oh, shoot, I’m behind academically, socially, financially, and emotionally. So, if you’ve got tips or book recs to help me catch up, put me on.

If you enjoy Urban Fiction, I suggest reading some of Ashley Antoinette books.

Hi! Here a few suggestions for you to look at to start you off. I would encourage you to find a local black book store to go in and browse and hopefully attend some events. This can expose you to a lot of different genres. Audiobooks are your best friend!

*Classics
James Baldwin- Go Tell It On The Mountain, If Beale Street Could Talk
Toni Morrison- Bluest Eye
Zora Neale Hurston- There Eyes Were Watching God
Richard Wright- Native Son
Disappearing Acts- Terri McMillian

*Good Romance- Kennedy Ryan- Skyland Series (3 Books)
*Mysteries and Thrillers- James Patterson (Alex Cross series- fast reads)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

If you like Dark Romance Fantasy with Black dark skinned female lead, try this out its brand new!

Free Black Canary: Book 1: Captivity

R wrote: "I’m in my mid-twenties and just now ..."

Sounds like you're asking for non-fiction recs. I realize I don't read many nonfiction books myself. Something I hope to incorporate more of later

I recommend :

heyy i was in the same space as you a couple years ago. you can add me and check out my tbr, i have lots of non-fics and classics, including popular classics i think you might be interested in reading <3