White Negroes by Lauren Michele Jackson is a sharp critique of cultural appropriation, revealing how blackness is commodified and fetishized by whiteness for profit and status. Jackson dissects the contradictions of a society that exploits black culture while disregarding black struggles, urging readers to confront the deep inequalities that persist.

Written by an exciting new author, Such a Fun Age is a remarkable and unexpected first novel that explores themes of race and privilege through the experiences of a young black babysitter, her well-meaning employer, and an unexpected connection that has the power to upend both their lives. With its big-hearted storytelling and compelling plot, this book is sure to keep readers eagerly turning its pages.

The enlightening story of Hiram, born into slavery, torn from his mum, who finds out that his ability to remember unleashes a mysterious power.

Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism is a bold, necessary critique of mainstream feminism’s failure to uplift marginalized women. Through powerful essays, Kendall urges a focus on survival—addressing gun violence, education, and housing insecurity—highlighting that true feminism must dismantle systems of oppression for all women.

My Sister, The Serial Killer" follows the story of a dangerous and beautiful serial killer Ayoola through the eyes of her protective older sister Korede, who struggles to contain her sister's murderous instincts.

"A so long letter" is an epistolary novel published in 1979 that follows the lives of Ramatoulaye and Aissatou, two childhood friends whose paths diverge in adulthood when Aissatou moves to America. In Dakar, the letter is motivated by the sudden death of Modou, Ramatoulaye's husband, from whom she has just separated.

It all began with a real story that everyone has heard about: the exhumation of a male body in Dakar.The main character-narrator decides to investigate and this investigation turns into a history lesson.

Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie is a raw, heartfelt novel exploring race, mental health, and relationships through the life of Queenie Jenkins, a Jamaican British woman in London. Honest and humorous, it highlights struggles with identity, confidence, and healing, making it both relatable and transformative.