There Are Lots Of Novels By African American Authors

By Margaret Hall


Reading has always been a favorite past time by many. With the advent of electronic readers as well as the rise in smart phone usage, it is easier than ever to enjoy a good read. The variety of available books are quite wide and encompasses many niches. Some prefer reading mysteries, others like suspense or romance novels, still others prefer novels by African American authors.

Now these novels are no different in that there is a large variety available based on the type of story you enjoy. There are lists online that can easily be accessed that gives a breakdown of the author, their primary style and the best book to start with. This takes all the guesswork out of trying to decide which book to read.

These lists are quite helpful to the reader in helping them pinpoint authors or areas of interests. There are numerous lists available about African American authors and they include lots of information. After reviewing them it is obvious there is something to appeal to most people since there are lots of different styles offered.

Most lists found will include some of the most well known in their field. Many have heard of Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Frederick Douglass, or Thomas Sowell. There are so many more notable authors that have written news worthy novels that it begs one to do a bit of research to explore the possibilities.

Aside from searching for a great book, many readers want to first take the time to find out about the authors themselves before committing to reading their books. Once they connect with the author somewhat, they then progress to deciding on the book to read. They will often read all the author pens and stay up on whats happening with them. If this is of interest, information can readily be found online about most authors.

Many assume the offerings from African American writers are limited to urban stories, poetry, or historical writings. However, the literature penned by African Americans cover a variety of styles making he assumption a myth. There are well written horror stories, romance novels, or stories emphasizing history. Whatever the preference, something is offered.

There is a group of readers that prefer only reading books found on a best seller list. Books by African American authors have been listed on best seller lists many times. To find out which ones, a quick query is all it takes as this information is easily found online.

We would be remiss not to mention books by African American authors that have been turned into movies. There is quite a long list with some being quite well known. Several of the most widely known include Roots and the Color Purple with the later being a successful Broadway show in addition to being a movie. These are just a tip of the iceberg. Regardless of whether it is a movie, a play, or a great read, one need only decide to pick one to enjoy.




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