If you’re ready to diversify your shelves and fall in love with some truly unforgettable Black authors, this guide is your new best friend. I’m breaking down my favorites, why they matter, what they write, and exactly where you should start.

This space is for anyone who is just getting back into reading, craving more diverse stories, tired of seeing the same five books being recommended everywhere, needing more Black authors, BIPOC stories, and under-hyped indie gems, or looking for 40+ main characters who are full-grown and living their best lives