Any time is always a great time to read a book by a Black woman! Because of that, we’ve curated a selection of essential reads crafted by Black women authors, spanning a range of genres and themes.

From memoirs to sci-fi and historical fiction, we've rounded up our favorite books that feature strong Black women.

Books, she says, were a tool for “healing and empowerment” in her life. In Well Read Black Girl, she wanted to create a “literary home” for other Black women where they could see ...

Instead, she prioritizes a more progressive view to show how Black women find healing ... and Joanna Linsdey’s books. Though her family may have not approved of her reading romance at a young ...