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If you’re ready to dive into books that make you laugh, cry, clutch your pearls, and shout “Yessss!” out loud — you’re in the right place. This curated list of incredible Black authors spans everything from street lit and steamy romance to poetic memoirs, historical powerhouses, and bold narratives that challenge the world and inspire the soul.

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Whether you're craving the raw grit of Eric Jerome Dickey, the soul-deep reflections of Viola Davis, the thrilling twists of Ashley Antoinette, or the iconic voice of Sister Souljah — this library is stacked with literary legends and rising stars you won't be able to put down.

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So go ahead, explore voices that are unapologetically Black, beautifully bold, and oh-so-brilliant. Your next favorite read is right here.

THE PAPERDOLL LIBRARY

Black Authors You Need to Know

Alexandria House

Charlemagne the God

Curtis Jackson

Jaquavis Coleman

Ashley Antoinette

Sister Souljah

Terry McMillan

Pamela Samuels Young

Nevada Steele

Skylar Ross

Taylor Ross

Eric Jerome Dickey

E Lynn Harris

Phyliss Wheatley

Bebe Moore Campbell

Mary Monroe

Jasmine Guilory

Omar Tyree

Viola Davis

Taraji P. Henson

S.A. Cosby

Tayari Jones

Reshonda Tate Billingsley

Kennedy Ryan

Zane

Kimberla Lawson Roby

Victoria Christopher Murray

Krystal Marquis

Tina Knowles

Tia Williams

Natasha Bishop

B Love

Tay Mo'nae

Robbi Renee

Love Blevin

Christina C. Jones

J. California Cooper

Walter Mosley

LaShawn Vasser

Carl Weber

Mary B. Morrison

La Jill Hunt

Christian Keyes

C.N. Phillips

Brenda Hampton

Brick and Storm

Treasure Hernandez

Treasure E. Blue

A Roy Milligan

Jason Reynolds

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