Get Lit! Tabitha Brown, Common and Other Black Authors to Get Warm and Cozy with this January
Written by Rania Aniftos on January 18, 2024
Need some warmth and coziness this month? Wrap yourself up in these captivating works by Black authors! Whether it’s vegan warrior and TV host Tabitha Brown taking you on a fearless journey of self-revelation, Common teaching you his secrets to self-care, or cultural activist Ibram X. Kendi translating Zora Neale Hurston’s writing for young readers, there are words on the page for everyone. This January 2024, make it a priority to cozy up with these remarkable narratives that will not only entertain but also inspire self-reflection and action. Grab your favorite blanket, brew a warm cup of tea and embark on a literary journey that will leave you feeling empowered and enlightened.
F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story
Damona Hoffman (January 2)
This 20 years-plus dating coach and podcast host is here to dismantle the myths that get in the way of finding love while revealing the four pillars of strong relationships: goals, values, communication and trust—to help us all find real love in 2024.
Price: $30
Of Greed and Glory: In Pursuit of Freedom for All
Deborah G. Plant (January 9)
A scholar who specializes in the life and works of Zora Neale Hurston, Grant uses the famed fellow author’s findings on atrocities of the international slave trade as a compass. In ‘Of Greed and Glory,’ the author explores the many ways in which slavery continues in America today, charting a collective course toward personal sovereignty for all.
Price: $29
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human
Cole Arthur Riley (January 16)
The mind behind the Instagram account @blackliturgies shares a new collection of poetry that explores Black interior life. Through prayers, letters, poems, meditations, breath practices and the writings of Black literary ancestors, she allows readers to find space to reflect on their shared experiences of wonder, rest, rage and repair.
Price: $19
American Wings: Chicago’s Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein (January 16)
It’s the true tale of mechanics Cornelius Coffey and Johnny Robinson, nurse Janet Harmon Bragg and teacher/social worker Willa Brown who created a flying club and built their own airfield on Chicago’s South Side in the 1930s. They established a school to train new pilots, teaching both Black and white students together, proving that successful integration was possible.
Price: $20
And Then We Rise
And Then We Rise: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self (January 23)
Common is a big supporter of mental healthiness and self care. His new book chronicles his journey to wellness as a vital element of his success through four components: “The Food” for nutrition; “The Body” for fitness; “The Mind” for mental health and “The Soul” for spiritual well-being.
Price: $26
Barracoon Adapted for Young Readers: The Story of the Last Black Cargo
Zora Neale Hurston, adapted by Ibram X. Kendi (January 23)
Young readers are introduced to the words of Zora Neale Hurston and the remarkable and true-life story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last survivors of the Atlantic human trade, as adapted by civil activist and author Ibram X. Kendi.
Price: $19
Come and Get It
Kiley Reid (January 30)
This wild romp is about a residential assistant who gets messily entangled with a professor and three unruly students. Set at the University of Arkansas, it explores the trappings of materialism and capitalism, offering up a comically horrifying climax.
Price: $25
I Did A New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free (January 30)
Tabitha Brown
Ready to try something new with this Emmy Award-winning author? Brown recounts her tales of doing something new every day over 30 day period. It’s her tale of taking a leap of faith to see what lanes God opens up for her.
Price: $21
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World―and How You Can, Too
Ijeoma Oluo (January 30)
People across America are working to create real positive change in our most powerful systems: education, media, labor, health, housing, policing and more. Here, the ‘So You Want To Talk About Race’ author shows us how.
Price: $27
HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
Ayesha Rascoe (January 30)
Edited by the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, this joyous collection of essays about historically Black colleges and universities features famous alumni, like Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams and Branford Marsalis, and up-and-comers who share testimonials about the schools and experiences that shaped their lives and made them who they are today.
Price: $28
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