From firebrand fiction to books about Black history, and from powerful political manifestos to inspiring reads for children, explore our selection of brilliant reads that share and celebrate the stories and diverse legacies of Black Britons. Whether you're looking for classic works or contemporary triumphs, here you'll find the very best books from Black authors and commentators.
A breathtakingly accomplished retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of the enslaved Jim, Everett's tour de force reclaims the character's voice from the literary margins with power, precision and dazzling wit.
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From the author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother and Sista Sister comes an empowering roadmap to living your best life, regardless of whether the universe has already been kind to you.
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From the author of the acclaimed Deacon King Kong comes a breathtaking literary whodunit that explores themes of poverty, immigration and the American Dream through the discovery of a corpse in 1970s Pennsylvania.
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The debut novel from the author of Friday Black spins a blistering dystopian vision of prison brutality played for capitalist entertainment, as inmates fight for their freedom from the US private jail system.
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The opening instalment of a Black vampire romantasy series steeped in dark academia vibes, Immortal Dark pitches two bloodsuckers bound to the same arcane House into a deadly quest in the ruthless vampiric underworld.
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Casting light on both famous and little-known cultural events and figures, this highly educational volume from the renowned historian and his siblings is a treasure trove of information on Black history.
Find out all about The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, our Fiction Book of the Month for October, with our UK exclusive Q&A with the author James McBride.
In celebration of James Baldwin Centenary this August, the Publishing Director at Penguin talks about the legacy of the ledendary author and activist.
The author of An African History of Africa writes about one of her heroes, the ruler of the ancient kingdom of Kush.
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