AALBC (African American Literature Book Club) is an independent platform dedicated to books by and about people of African descent. Since 1998, AALBC has helped readers discover Black authors and books while helping publishers reach readers interested in Black literature.
AALBC (African American Literature Book Club) is an independent platform dedicated to books by and about people of African descent. Since 1998, AALBC has helped readers discover Black authors, bestselling books, new releases, book reviews, literary events, and Black-owned bookstores.
Explore AALBC’s curated lists of bestselling books, new releases, audiobooks, acclaimed books, and notable books by Black authors and writers.
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Explore profiles of Black authors and writers from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and across the African diaspora.
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Read in-depth AALBC reviews of books by Black authors, along with literary criticism, film reviews, and analysis that goes beyond the publisher’s blurb.
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Who are America’s bestselling Black authors? We rank authors using total print sales and BLK Bestseller appearances. So far in 2026, Jason Reynolds dominates the BLK Bestsellers list with 61 appearances across 13 books—but who ranks #1 in total sales?
Join us for a lively community discussion about our latest selection, Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson.
Discover nearly 130 upcoming Black book festivals, book fairs, author events, literary conferences, and other events for readers and writers.
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Explore AALBC’s directory of Black-owned bookstores in the United States and around the world, including independent bookstores you can visit or support online.
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Since 1998, AALBC has profiled more than 9,300 authors, curated more than 21,000 books, and published more than 1,800 reviews while serving readers interested in African American and global Black literature.
AALBC participates in organizations supporting independent bookselling, publishing, authors, and Black literary culture.
