Recs if you like The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales...

A collection of historical fiction by Black authors that brings Black history to life through unforgettable characters, family stories, friendship, love, resilience, and everything in between.

These are the kinds of books that teach you something, break your heart a little, and stay with you long after the last page.

Essential literature by African American authors that changed the world, but somehow none of us were expected to read in school. Note: Most of these are available for free from Project Gutenberg.

adding books as we read them!

Short story, poetry, and anthology collections whether they meet the definition of “rhapsody” or not.

A book for every U.S. state. (except for Utah because I have yet to find a book that isn't about national parks or LDS 🙃)