Any time is always a great time to read a book by a Black woman! Because of that, we’ve curated a selection of essential reads crafted by Black women authors, spanning a range of genres and themes.

From memoirs to sci-fi and historical fiction, we've rounded up our favorite books that feature strong Black women.

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From the streets of Harlem to Vietnam to Hollywood, these stories correct the record and spotlight lesser-known heroes for ...

March 2 is Read Across America Day. The day, which is meant to encourage and celebrate a love of reading in young people, might sound like a great idea if you’ve been watching the news lately.

It’s easy to see where Kennedy Ryan’s inspiration for her romance novels come from. On the evening before Valentine’s Day, the New York Times-bestselling author realized she had forgotten ...