African American novels have been making an impact on the world for a very long time, and while most African American novels are great, there are a few that are simply incomparable, and these books by black authors are definite must-reads.
The Color Purple was written by Alice Walker and is a book that is a definite read for anyone who is interested in good fiction books. The story is about a young black woman named Celie who has a very difficult life, the story follows Celie and her sister, Nettie, as they live in a world that is not designed for people of their color. Celie goes through tremendous changes in the book. The strength and substance in this book is why it is always listed as one of the best African American novels of all time.
Zora Neale Hurston took the world by storm and garnered plenty of attention and controversy when she wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God. This novel follows Janie Crawford and tells the story of her life thanks to a very long flashback that is told by her best friend, Phoeby. The story of her life has three major periods, and each one corresponds to a marriage with a different man. While this novel did not receive the praise that it deserved when it was written, it has now become one of the best and most well-loved African American novels to exist.
Toni Morrison is a name that is familiar to anyone who enjoys books by black authors, but Beloved is likely her most-well known book, probably due to it winning a Pulitzer Prize. This story is based loosely on the life and case of the slave who was named Margaret Garner. The story is a complicated one and is all about learning one's identity and how motherhood affects us all, with undertones of slavery and even voodoo.
And This Too Shall Pass, written by E. Lynn Harris, is a story that takes readers into the heart of Chicago, where four lives intersect in romance and scandal. The story follows Zurich, a gay rookie quarterback who winds up being sued for sexual harassment by a female sportscaster who has her sights set on fame. This interesting tale is one that is a definite must-read for anyone who is interested in unique African American novels.
The Color Purple was written by Alice Walker and is a book that is a definite read for anyone who is interested in good fiction books. The story is about a young black woman named Celie who has a very difficult life, the story follows Celie and her sister, Nettie, as they live in a world that is not designed for people of their color. Celie goes through tremendous changes in the book. The strength and substance in this book is why it is always listed as one of the best African American novels of all time.
Zora Neale Hurston took the world by storm and garnered plenty of attention and controversy when she wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God. This novel follows Janie Crawford and tells the story of her life thanks to a very long flashback that is told by her best friend, Phoeby. The story of her life has three major periods, and each one corresponds to a marriage with a different man. While this novel did not receive the praise that it deserved when it was written, it has now become one of the best and most well-loved African American novels to exist.
Toni Morrison is a name that is familiar to anyone who enjoys books by black authors, but Beloved is likely her most-well known book, probably due to it winning a Pulitzer Prize. This story is based loosely on the life and case of the slave who was named Margaret Garner. The story is a complicated one and is all about learning one's identity and how motherhood affects us all, with undertones of slavery and even voodoo.
And This Too Shall Pass, written by E. Lynn Harris, is a story that takes readers into the heart of Chicago, where four lives intersect in romance and scandal. The story follows Zurich, a gay rookie quarterback who winds up being sued for sexual harassment by a female sportscaster who has her sights set on fame. This interesting tale is one that is a definite must-read for anyone who is interested in unique African American novels.
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