The Top Trending Books by Authors of Color

“A sweeping and sobering take on romantic fatalism … Braithwaite’s prose is lush and spooky … Our three female protagonists are rich, full characters. We go deep into their worlds as they struggle to reconcile their love for their family and culture with their desire to be free of the curse. It’s fascinating to watch them bob and weave.” —The New York Times

“Moreno-Garcia is a deft enchantress—this is a ghost story in high Gothic style.” —M. L. Rio, author of If We Were Villains

“A sprawling tale of self-discovery and chosen family, The Emperor of Gladness is a deeply sympathetic look at a disenfranchised young man learning how to care for himself and others.” —‍TIME, A Must-Read Book of the Year

The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul reopens in this delightful follow-up to the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We’ll Prescribe You a Cat. This moving, magical novel of interconnected tales proves the strength in the unfathomable bond between cats and people.

“A sweeping tale set in an uncharted dark fantasy world. It encompasses the realities of war and a romance that fights for survival.” —People

“A true classic of world literature … A masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world.” —Barack Obama

“[Kitamura’s] most thrilling examination yet of the deceit inherent in human connection.” —The New York Times

“This is the funniest book you’ll ever read about grief … delectably thorny questions about love and loss and possession.” —Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle  

“A fascinating memoir of Tina Knowles’s journey to become the global figure she is today. We learn how the strength and wisdom of the women who came before her fueled Tina’s passion to achieve and gave her the ability to nurture her own daughters into the incredible women they are today.” —Oprah Winfrey