Once again it is February and chances are you might be trying to find a good book written by a black author. If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t like reading what everyone is reading. You enjoy the hidden gems, the ‘off beat’ or ‘off the beaten path’ books, maybe even those whose hype has faded. In any event, if you’re just looking for good read then here is Glen’s list of Totally Awesome Books You Should Be Reading in February if You’re Recognizing Black History Month or Just Want a Good Book by a Black Author:
Book of Night Women Marlon James
Emperor’s Babe, The
Bernadine Evaristo
Sisters and Manco’s Stories
Jan Carew
Ya Ya Surfeit: Mellonie Boy Dancing On Me Head
Chadd Cumberbatch
Lilith’s Brood
Octavia Butler
Trust the Darkness: My Life As A Writer
Anthony C. Winkler
In Darkness
Nick Lake
Considering Venus
D. Gisele Isaac
Crick Crack, Monkey
Merle Hodge
Mr. Loverman
Bernadine Evaristo
A Brighter Sun
Sam Selvon
Old Story Time & Smile Orange
Trevor Rhone
Ways of Sunlight
Sam Selvon
Champions of the Gayelle
Alwin Bully, Zeno Constance and Pat Cumper
Salt Roads
Nalo Hopkinson
Dat Bwoi for Jackie 
Okay, so I’ve read The Book of Night Women (rough read but good), The Sister’s and Manco’s Stories (the details haven’t stuck with me but I think I liked it for the most part, especially the title story), YaYa Surfeit (liked this), Considering Venus (good one), the Selvons (both, I think)…none in February though, does that count? Meanwhile both Evaristos, everything Butler, and Hodge have been on my to-read lists for a while…have read another of Nalo’s books (and would read another) and been entertained by Winkler in the past…
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