Fiction

Reverend Jonathan Freeman and his wife Lenora are quickly becoming Charlotte's it couple. All eyes are on them as Jonathan is named pastor of a church following the death of his father, and Lenora has become a sought-after wedding planner. The Freemans...

In the vein of Kevin Hearne, Burning Ashes is the third book in the Ben Garston series, a contemporary fantasy tale of dragons and ancient magic hidden within our own world. The Lore is over. For Ben Garston, the fight is just beginning. The uneasy truce...

This volume pays homage to religion, work, service, education, and the human touch that brought families through undeniably difficult times.Spotsylvania County, Virginia, was established in 1721, but it was not until after the Civil War that the names of...

From award-winning author Sophfronia Scott comes the story of one young woman's bold journey to reclaim her birthright and carve out her own place in a world that tells her she doesn't belong.Born the daughter of an enslaved woman and a Louisiana...

Race and civil rights in 1963 Los Angeles provide a powerful backdrop in Gary Phillips's riveting mystery about an African American crime scene photographer seeking justice for a friend--perfect for fans of Walter Mosley, James Ellroy, and George...

The King of Jordan is turning 60! How better to celebrate the occasion than with his favorite pastime--fencing--and with his favorite sparring partner, Gabriel Hamdan, who must be enticed back from America, where he lives with his wife and his daughter,...

History and the present collide in this fascinating and poignant new novel from Essence bestselling author Donna Hill.

Second chances always lead to a new beginning!When Everett Nicholls died, he left his millions to the two people he cared about most--the young law student he was mentoring, and his beloved stepson. Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison are instantly suspicious...

A gathering of innovative, speculative fictions by writers of color, both established and emerging The innovative fictions in Infinite Constellations showcase the voices and visions of 30 remarkable writers, both new and established, from the global...

A one-of-a-kind collection showcasing the energy of new African literature Coming at a time when Africa and African writers are in the midst of a remarkable renaissance, Gods and Soldiers captures the vitality and urgency of African writing today. With...

"Fiercely intelligent, warm in their own way, and absolutely absorbing. . . . Excellent excellent excellent."--Roxane Gay"Ladee Hubbard is a true original, and this book is a unique beauty."--Mary GaitskillThe critically acclaimed author of The Rib King...

Love is a game of chance in this romantic suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author and American politician and activist Stacey Abrams, writing under her pen name, Selena Montgomery. Dr. Raleigh Foster, an operative for a top-secret...

A smart and delightful romantic comedy featuring fabulous female friendships and a great love story. --Jasmine Guillory, bestselling author of Party of Two Samiah Brooks never thought she would be that girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just...

Recommended by Entertainment Weekly The hilarious, uncompromising novel about African American domestic workers--from a trailblazer in Black women's literature and now featuring a foreword by Roxane Gay First published in Paul Robeson's newspaper,...

History and the present collide in this fascinating and poignant new novel from Essence bestselling author Donna Hill.

Welcome to the fast-paced high stakes world of Rasheed, an anti-hero you'll love to hate much like Scarface. Caught up in a game of fast money, faster women, and a hustler's dream, Rasheed's secrets and lies threaten to completely sever his alliance with...