Calling All Bookworm Baddies! Check Out The It List Of Books That Should Make Way To Your Bookshelf

Picking up where The Best Man franchise left off, this novel delves deeper into the lives of Jordan, Harper, and Robin, taking readers on a journey with the beloved characters they fell in love with when the original film premiered in 1999.

This novel explores themes of healing and grief within a Black family as they navigate a new dynamic. Through the characters, Ryan addresses the impact of trauma and the recovery process that follows significant loss.

The #1 New York Times Bestselling author returns with another hit novel, a personal journey through sacrifice, self-reliance, and the recipe for true happiness. If you’re a fan of Ryan’s Skyland series, the critics say you’ll love this latest addition, citing it for being “steamy, enjoyable, and an emotional read.”

In her memoir, nothing is left off the table as Eve takes fans through the ups and downs of her road to fame. This is the perfect audiobook to listen to as the Philly rapper narrates her own story from the streets of Philly to starring in her own series in Los Angeles, and all that has come on the road to becoming one of the culture’s hottest female emcees.

Described as a “sensational, page-turning debut novel” by the author, this book centers on a high-profile female journalist whose world is turned upside down when her fiancé becomes the subject of an anonymous viral social media post. The revelation is enough to change the course of their lives forever.

Every now and then, an It Girl needs one of those self-help books that can help them in their quest to go after the life they envision, and this is one of them. The book explores the concept of people and their decision-making, challenging the notion that our minds operate in two distinct systems.

In her debut novel, Tina Knowles, affectionately known as Mama Tina, gives readers a glimpse into her humble upbringing, highlighting the pivotal moments throughout her journey that paved the way for the woman she is today. This is a memoir, but it’s also a story of becoming. It features candid stories of breaking generational curses, paving the way for Destiny’s Child, and raising two of the world’s greatest entertainers, Beyoncé and Solange.

This faith-based book breaks down the books of the Bible into the number of weeks that make up the year, allowing readers to explore the word of God more deeply. It also features weekly devotionals that delve deeper into the themes of each reading.

Sophia Thakur brings her spoken word performance to the page in this powerful debut. A collection of poems that expresses the emotions and experiences of growing up as a mixed-race woman, this one is rooted in identity and self-exploration.

This is another novel rooted in identity. This critically-acclaimed masterpiece follows mixed-race identical twins who embrace different racial identities, ultimately raising their daughters in two distinct worlds until fate brings them together, thereby also revealing family secrets.

In this biography, A’Leilia Bundles tells the story of her great-grandmother, A’Leilia Walker, the daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. Bundles explores the life of her great-grandmother and shines a light on her social life, as well as the influence she had on the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.

A second-chance romance novel, this story centers Luke Randall, a one-hit wonder country music star, and August Lane, his estranged high school lover and the woman who wrote — but never received credit for — his hit song. Black takes a fresh approach to exploring the history of Black artists in country music and the challenges that they continue to face.

Based on the woes of returning home, this story follows the journey of entertainment journalist Dawn Roberts as she returns to her hometown of Baltimore with her late husband’s ashes. This novel explores themes of redemption, healing, professional betrayal, and more as Roberts faces some not-too-pretty truths about her past.

In Flirting Lessons, Avery, a woman in her late twenties, is on a mission to learn how to date, while also exploring her sexuality. Fresh out of a relationship, Avery looks to step outside of her comfort zone to date women and leans on another character, Taylor, who has promised to teach her about the art of flirting.