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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2025 · 18 MIN

5 Book Suggestions for Black History Month

from Pouring Over Books · host LaShawn Wiltz

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn celebrates Black History Month by sharing a curated list of book recommendations by Black authors. She discusses the importance of recognizing Black history as an integral part of American history and highlights various genres, including biography, romance, fantasy, and classic literature. The Fifth Season By N.K. JemisinDisappearing Acts By Terry McMillan Legendborn By Tracey DeonnThe Color Purple By Alice WalkerThe 272 By Rachel SwarnsParable of the Sower By Octavia ButlerCan't Get Enough By Kennedy RyanOnyx Storm By Rebecca Yarros28 Books By Black Authors That You Need to Read this MonthThe Story Graph ( follow me @lashawnwiltz)Support the showJoin the Pouring Over Books Bookclub. We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026. Follow  LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltzSubstack: Letters From LaShawn 

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn celebrates Black History Month by sharing a curated list of book recommendations by Black authors. She discusses the importance of recognizing Black history as an integral part of American history and highlights various genres, including biography, romance, fantasy, and classic literature. The Fifth Season By N.K. Jemisin Disappearing Acts By Terry McMillan Legendborn By Tracey Deonn The Color Purple By Al...

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