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Black American Fiction

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The Seattle Public Library

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Including literary fiction, crime, romance, science fiction and more, here's a wide ranging list of fiction written by Black American authors, published in 2021.

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The Seattle Public Library

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1-25 of 87 items

While Justice Sleeps

While Justice Sleeps

A Novel

by Abrams, Stacey

Book - 2021

Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery Keene, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must...Show more Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery Keene, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must unravel the clues he left behind in regards to a dangerous conspiracy that has infiltrated the highest power corridors of Washington. Show less

Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery Keene, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must...Show more Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery Keene, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must unravel the clues he left behind in regards to a dangerous conspiracy that has infiltrated the highest power corridors of Washington. Show less

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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

A Novel

by Allen, Jayne

Book - 2021

After learning she might not be able to have children, a 33 year old black woman planning to "have it all," watches her dreams dissolve and must rely on her two best friends to get through. After learning she might not be able to have children, a 33 year old black woman planning to "have it all," watches her dreams dissolve and must rely on her two best friends to get through. Show less

After learning she might not be able to have children, a 33 year old black woman planning to "have it all," watches her dreams dissolve and must rely on her two best friends to get through. After learning she might not be able to have children, a 33 year old black woman planning to "have it all," watches her dreams dissolve and must rely on her two best friends to get through. Show less

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The After Party

The After Party

by Arthur, A. C.

Book - 2021

Three women form an unbreakable bond in a sexy, suspenseful, and adventurous novel about empowerment and sisterhood through thick and thin. Three women form an unbreakable bond in a sexy, suspenseful, and adventurous novel about empowerment and sisterhood through thick and thin. Show less

Three women form an unbreakable bond in a sexy, suspenseful, and adventurous novel about empowerment and sisterhood through thick and thin. Three women form an unbreakable bond in a sexy, suspenseful, and adventurous novel about empowerment and sisterhood through thick and thin. Show less

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Black Buck

Black Buck

by Askaripour, Mateo

Book - 2021

An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as "Buck" a ruthless salesman and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as "Buck" a ruthless salesman and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. Show less

An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as "Buck" a ruthless salesman and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as "Buck" a ruthless salesman and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. Show less

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Destroyer of Light

Destroyer of Light

by Brissett, Jennifer Marie

Book - 2021

The Matrix meets an Afro-futuristic retelling of Persephone set in a science fiction underworld of aliens, refugees and genetic engineering. The Matrix meets an Afro-futuristic retelling of Persephone set in a science fiction underworld of aliens, refugees and genetic engineering. Show less

The Matrix meets an Afro-futuristic retelling of Persephone set in a science fiction underworld of aliens, refugees and genetic engineering. The Matrix meets an Afro-futuristic retelling of Persephone set in a science fiction underworld of aliens, refugees and genetic engineering. Show less

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Single Black Female

Single Black Female

by Brown, Tracy

Book - 2021

A taut, edgy, deftly spun novel about four friends grappling with the dramatic twists and turns of life, love and what it means to "make it in America.". A taut, edgy, deftly spun novel about four friends grappling with the dramatic twists and turns of life, love and what it means to "make it in America.". Show less

A taut, edgy, deftly spun novel about four friends grappling with the dramatic twists and turns of life, love and what it means to "make it in America.". A taut, edgy, deftly spun novel about four friends grappling with the dramatic twists and turns of life, love and what it means to "make it in America.". Show less

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Tragic Magic

Tragic Magic

A Novel

by Brown, Wesley

Book - 2021

Originally published in 1978, this is the provocative tale of Melvin Ellington, a.k.a. Mouth, a Black, twenty-something, ex-college radical who has just b...Show more Originally published in 1978, this is the provocative tale of Melvin Ellington, a.k.a. Mouth, a Black, twenty-something, ex-college radical who has just been released from a five-year prison stretch after being a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. Show less

Originally published in 1978, this is the provocative tale of Melvin Ellington, a.k.a. Mouth, a Black, twenty-something, ex-college radical who has just b...Show more Originally published in 1978, this is the provocative tale of Melvin Ellington, a.k.a. Mouth, a Black, twenty-something, ex-college radical who has just been released from a five-year prison stretch after being a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. Show less

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These Bones

These Bones

by Chenault, Kayla

Book - 2021

In a neighborhood known as the Bramble Patch, the Lyons family endures despite poverty, racism, and the ghoulish appetites of an underworld kingpin called the Barghest. In a neighborhood known as the Bramble Patch, the Lyons family endures despite poverty, racism, and the ghoulish appetites of an underworld kingpin called the Barghest. Show less

In a neighborhood known as the Bramble Patch, the Lyons family endures despite poverty, racism, and the ghoulish appetites of an underworld kingpin called the Barghest. In a neighborhood known as the Bramble Patch, the Lyons family endures despite poverty, racism, and the ghoulish appetites of an underworld kingpin called the Barghest. Show less

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The Unbroken

The Unbroken

by Clark, C. L.

Book - 2021

In this epic fantasy, two women clash in a world full of rebellion, espionage, and military might on the far outreaches of a crumbling desert empire. In this epic fantasy, two women clash in a world full of rebellion, espionage, and military might on the far outreaches of a crumbling desert empire. Show less

In this epic fantasy, two women clash in a world full of rebellion, espionage, and military might on the far outreaches of a crumbling desert empire. In this epic fantasy, two women clash in a world full of rebellion, espionage, and military might on the far outreaches of a crumbling desert empire. Show less

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Runner

Runner

by Clark, Tracy

Book - 2021

While searching for fifteen-year-old Ramona Titus, who has run away from her foster home, Black homicide cop-turned-PI Cass Raines soon discovers that Ram...Show more While searching for fifteen-year-old Ramona Titus, who has run away from her foster home, Black homicide cop-turned-PI Cass Raines soon discovers that Ramona is holding secrets dark enough to kill for and if Cass can't find her first, she will have nowhere left to run. Show less

While searching for fifteen-year-old Ramona Titus, who has run away from her foster home, Black homicide cop-turned-PI Cass Raines soon discovers that Ram...Show more While searching for fifteen-year-old Ramona Titus, who has run away from her foster home, Black homicide cop-turned-PI Cass Raines soon discovers that Ramona is holding secrets dark enough to kill for and if Cass can't find her first, she will have nowhere left to run. Show less

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The Marriage Pass

The Marriage Pass

by Cole, Briana

Book - 2021

Cole explores unconventional relationships and question all assumptions about love, lust, and monogamy in this tantalizing drama that takes the "what if" of a free pass to a whole new level. Cole explores unconventional relationships and question all assumptions about love, lust, and monogamy in this tantalizing drama that takes the "what if" of a free pass to a whole new level. Show less

Cole explores unconventional relationships and question all assumptions about love, lust, and monogamy in this tantalizing drama that takes the "what if" of a free pass to a whole new level. Cole explores unconventional relationships and question all assumptions about love, lust, and monogamy in this tantalizing drama that takes the "what if" of a free pass to a whole new level. Show less

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Razorblade Tears

Razorblade Tears

by Cosby, S. A.

Book - 2021

When his son Isiah and Isiah's white husband, Derek, are murdered, ex-con Ike Randolph bands together with Derek’s father, another ex-con, to rain down ve...Show more When his son Isiah and Isiah's white husband, Derek, are murdered, ex-con Ike Randolph bands together with Derek’s father, another ex-con, to rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys while confronting their own prejudices about each other and their own sons. Show less

When his son Isiah and Isiah's white husband, Derek, are murdered, ex-con Ike Randolph bands together with Derek’s father, another ex-con, to rain down ve...Show more When his son Isiah and Isiah's white husband, Derek, are murdered, ex-con Ike Randolph bands together with Derek’s father, another ex-con, to rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys while confronting their own prejudices about each other and their own sons. Show less

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This Close to Okay

This Close to Okay

A Novel

by Cross-Smith, Leesa

Book - 2021

A recently divorced therapist spots a man standing on the edge of a bridge and convinces him to join her for coffee instead of jumping and the pair spend a cathartic weekend sharing secrets and angsts. A recently divorced therapist spots a man standing on the edge of a bridge and convinces him to join her for coffee instead of jumping and the pair spend a cathartic weekend sharing secrets and angsts. Show less

A recently divorced therapist spots a man standing on the edge of a bridge and convinces him to join her for coffee instead of jumping and the pair spend a cathartic weekend sharing secrets and angsts. A recently divorced therapist spots a man standing on the edge of a bridge and convinces him to join her for coffee instead of jumping and the pair spend a cathartic weekend sharing secrets and angsts. Show less

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Queen of Urban Prophecy

Queen of Urban Prophecy

by de LeoÌn, Aya

eBook - 2021

When she is chosen to headline her record label's first-ever all-female national tour, Deza, a young female rap superstar, goes up against brutal industry...Show more When she is chosen to headline her record label's first-ever all-female national tour, Deza, a young female rap superstar, goes up against brutal industry misogyny and corporate big money to claim respect for herself-and for everyone and everything she believes in. Show less

When she is chosen to headline her record label's first-ever all-female national tour, Deza, a young female rap superstar, goes up against brutal industry...Show more When she is chosen to headline her record label's first-ever all-female national tour, Deza, a young female rap superstar, goes up against brutal industry misogyny and corporate big money to claim respect for herself-and for everyone and everything she believes in. Show less

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The Perishing

The Perishing

A Novel

by Deón, Natashia

Book - 2021

Lou, a young Black woman, wakes up in an alley in 1930s Los Angeles, nearly naked and with no memory of how she got there or where she's from, only a fleeting sense that this isn't the first time she's found herself in similar circumstances. Lou, a young Black woman, wakes up in an alley in 1930s Los Angeles, nearly naked and with no memory of how she got there or where she's from, only a fleeting sense that this isn't the first time she's found herself in similar circumstances. Show less

Lou, a young Black woman, wakes up in an alley in 1930s Los Angeles, nearly naked and with no memory of how she got there or where she's from, only a fleeting sense that this isn't the first time she's found herself in similar circumstances. Lou, a young Black woman, wakes up in an alley in 1930s Los Angeles, nearly naked and with no memory of how she got there or where she's from, only a fleeting sense that this isn't the first time she's found herself in similar circumstances. Show less

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The Son of Mr. Suleman

The Son of Mr. Suleman

by Dickey, Eric Jerome

Book - 2021

Targeted and blackmailed by racist colleagues, a Black professor at a Memphis university is called away from a whirlwind romance by the death of his father and a family that has never acknowledged him. Targeted and blackmailed by racist colleagues, a Black professor at a Memphis university is called away from a whirlwind romance by the death of his father and a family that has never acknowledged him. Show less

Targeted and blackmailed by racist colleagues, a Black professor at a Memphis university is called away from a whirlwind romance by the death of his father and a family that has never acknowledged him. Targeted and blackmailed by racist colleagues, a Black professor at a Memphis university is called away from a whirlwind romance by the death of his father and a family that has never acknowledged him. Show less

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Ramadan Ramsey

Ramadan Ramsey

A Novel

by Edwards, Louis

Book - 2021

When Ramadan Ramsey, the son of a ninth generation New Orleans African American and a Syrian refugee, turns 17, he sets off to find the father he has neve...Show more When Ramadan Ramsey, the son of a ninth generation New Orleans African American and a Syrian refugee, turns 17, he sets off to find the father he has never known -- an adventure-filled journey filled that takes him from NOLA to Egypt, Istanbul and finally Syria. Show less

When Ramadan Ramsey, the son of a ninth generation New Orleans African American and a Syrian refugee, turns 17, he sets off to find the father he has neve...Show more When Ramadan Ramsey, the son of a ninth generation New Orleans African American and a Syrian refugee, turns 17, he sets off to find the father he has never known -- an adventure-filled journey filled that takes him from NOLA to Egypt, Istanbul and finally Syria. Show less

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If You Love Something

If You Love Something

by Ellis, Jayce

Book - 2021

As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted. Then his grandmother drops two bombshells: she has cancer and, and she’s willing half her estate to DeShawn’s ex-husband, Malik. As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted. Then his grandmother drops two bombshells: she has cancer and, and she’s willing half her estate to DeShawn’s ex-husband, Malik. Show less

As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted. Then his grandmother drops two bombshells: she has cancer and, and she’s willing half her estate to DeShawn’s ex-husband, Malik. As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted. Then his grandmother drops two bombshells: she has cancer and, and she’s willing half her estate to DeShawn’s ex-husband, Malik. Show less

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The Trees

The Trees

A Novel

by Everett, Percival

Book - 2021

After a series of brutal murders in a rural Mississippi town, investigators arrive and discover a large number of similar cases that all have roots in the past. This uncanny literary thriller addresses the painful legacy of lynching in the US. After a series of brutal murders in a rural Mississippi town, investigators arrive and discover a large number of similar cases that all have roots in the past. This uncanny literary thriller addresses the painful legacy of lynching in the US. Show less

After a series of brutal murders in a rural Mississippi town, investigators arrive and discover a large number of similar cases that all have roots in the past. This uncanny literary thriller addresses the painful legacy of lynching in the US. After a series of brutal murders in a rural Mississippi town, investigators arrive and discover a large number of similar cases that all have roots in the past. This uncanny literary thriller addresses the painful legacy of lynching in the US. Show less

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Dear Miss Metropolitan

Dear Miss Metropolitan

by Ferrell, Carolyn

Book - 2021

After being abducted by Boss Man and held captive in a dilapidated house in Queens, three rescued girls rage against a local newspaper columnist who missed their tale of horror as it unfolded right across the street. After being abducted by Boss Man and held captive in a dilapidated house in Queens, three rescued girls rage against a local newspaper columnist who missed their tale of horror as it unfolded right across the street. Show less

After being abducted by Boss Man and held captive in a dilapidated house in Queens, three rescued girls rage against a local newspaper columnist who missed their tale of horror as it unfolded right across the street. After being abducted by Boss Man and held captive in a dilapidated house in Queens, three rescued girls rage against a local newspaper columnist who missed their tale of horror as it unfolded right across the street. Show less

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LOVE CON

LOVE CON

by Glass, Seressia

eBook - 2021

He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this fun, sexy, nerdy romantic comedy. He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this fun, sexy, nerdy romantic comedy. Show less

He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this fun, sexy, nerdy romantic comedy. He's cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this fun, sexy, nerdy romantic comedy. Show less

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Libertie

Libertie

by Greenidge, Kaitlyn

Book - 2021

Coming of age as a free-born Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her physician mother expects her to become ...Show more Coming of age as a free-born Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her physician mother expects her to become a doctor as well. Feeling stifled by her mother's choices, Libertie is constantly reminded that, unlike her mother, her skin is "too dark." Show less

Coming of age as a free-born Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her physician mother expects her to become ...Show more Coming of age as a free-born Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her physician mother expects her to become a doctor as well. Feeling stifled by her mother's choices, Libertie is constantly reminded that, unlike her mother, her skin is "too dark." Show less

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While We Were Dating

While We Were Dating

by Guillory, Jasmine

Book - 2021

Featuring Ben Stephens, Theo's brother from The Wedding Party, this charming and hilarious new Romance finds Ben and a famous actress struggling to keep their working relationship strictly professional. Featuring Ben Stephens, Theo's brother from The Wedding Party, this charming and hilarious new Romance finds Ben and a famous actress struggling to keep their working relationship strictly professional. Show less

Featuring Ben Stephens, Theo's brother from The Wedding Party, this charming and hilarious new Romance finds Ben and a famous actress struggling to keep their working relationship strictly professional. Featuring Ben Stephens, Theo's brother from The Wedding Party, this charming and hilarious new Romance finds Ben and a famous actress struggling to keep their working relationship strictly professional. Show less

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These Toxic Things

These Toxic Things

by Hall, Rachel Howzell

Book - 2021

When her latest client dies from an apparent suicide, Mickie honors the old woman's last wish and begins curating her peculiar objets d'art. A music box, ...Show more When her latest client dies from an apparent suicide, Mickie honors the old woman's last wish and begins curating her peculiar objets d'art. A music box, a hair clip, a key chain - twelve mementos in all that must have meant so much to Nadia, ...but these tokens mean a lot to someone else, too. Discovering the truth means crossing paths with a long-dormant serial killer. Show less

When her latest client dies from an apparent suicide, Mickie honors the old woman's last wish and begins curating her peculiar objets d'art. A music box, ...Show more When her latest client dies from an apparent suicide, Mickie honors the old woman's last wish and begins curating her peculiar objets d'art. A music box, a hair clip, a key chain - twelve mementos in all that must have meant so much to Nadia, ...but these tokens mean a lot to someone else, too. Discovering the truth means crossing paths with a long-dormant serial killer. Show less

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As the Wicked Watch

As the Wicked Watch

by Hall, Tamron

Book - 2021

After moving from Texas to Chicago, a crime reporter becomes frustrated with the lack of coverage of a series of murders of black women in the first novel of a new series from the Emmy Award-winning journalist. After moving from Texas to Chicago, a crime reporter becomes frustrated with the lack of coverage of a series of murders of black women in the first novel of a new series from the Emmy Award-winning journalist. Show less

After moving from Texas to Chicago, a crime reporter becomes frustrated with the lack of coverage of a series of murders of black women in the first novel of a new series from the Emmy Award-winning journalist. After moving from Texas to Chicago, a crime reporter becomes frustrated with the lack of coverage of a series of murders of black women in the first novel of a new series from the Emmy Award-winning journalist. Show less

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