January must’ve felt like 5 years, but we’re so glad it’s finally February! It’s not just because we’re looking forward to Valentine’s Day. But because we get to honor Black History Month and give it the spotlight it deserves!
THP’s book team loves featuring diverse and multicultural books any chance we get, so let’s get into our list of books to celebrate Black History Month. Whether you love romance, fantasy, or historical fiction, there is a book in this list for you. Check out these four books centering Black love and more!
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Shadows Of Perl By J. Elle
We’re kicking off this Black History Month reading list with Shadows of Perl by J. Elle. This book is the second in J. Elle’s House of Marionne trilogy, a YA fantasy with forbidden magic and family secrets. Quell Marionne has bound to her toushana magic and become enemies with her former lover, Jordan Wexton. They stand on opposite sides of a war between houses that culminate into a giant cliffhanger ending. We’ve been not-so-patiently anticipating book three.
Release date: September 3, 2024
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Ida, In Love And In Trouble By Veronica Chambers
Our next Black History book draws inspiration from the life of Ida B. Wells in 1885 to 1895! Ida, in Love and in Trouble by Veronica Chambers follows her journey from an educator to a journalist to a prominent civil rights leader. We also read about her courtships with several suitors, including her future husband, Ferdinand Barnett. It even includes excerpts from Ida B. Wells’ diary entries, giving us a deeper look into her life as someone far ahead of their time.
Release date: September 10, 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This By Krystal Marquis
Following the theme of Black historical fiction novels, we have Krystal Marquis’ The Davenports: More Than This. Will we ever stop talking about this series? The answer is no. Inspired by the real-life Patterson family, The Davenports tells the story of four young Black women following their dreams and experiencing love. More Than This is the second book in the historical romance series, and we catch up with Ruby, Olivia, Amy-Rose, and Helen in the summer of 1910 in Chicago.
Release date: November 12, 2024
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The Love Lyric By Kristina Forest
Finally, our last book rec for Black History Month is The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest. This new novel is book three of her contemporary romance series, The Greene Sisters. It follows Iris Greene, a director at a beauty company and a single mother to six-year-old Calla. Enter Angel Hughes, a musician who has started a brand ambassador deal with Iris’ beauty company. They must remain professional during the campaign tour, which is easier said than done. Can they find the right notes and make it work?
Release date: February 4
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How are you celebrating Black History Month? Which of these books centering Black stories and love are you adding to your reading lists? Let us know on Twitter! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.
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