Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Here Are Lots Of Great Novels By African American Authors

By Margaret Hall


Many people find reading a great past time. The critical part is finding a good book and this is much easier now with the use of e-readers and smart phones. There are loads of great books available which covers a large number of styles and niches. With varying interests, this is a must as some enjoy a great romance, while others want a good horror story and others specifically look for novels by African American authors.

Now these novels are no different in that there is a large variety available based on the type of story you enjoy. There are lists online that can easily be accessed that gives a breakdown of the author, their primary style and the best book to start with. This takes all the guesswork out of trying to decide which book to read.

As mentioned earlier, there are lists of African American authors. These exist specifically to help those wanting a bit of assistance in determining what they would be interested in. Some of the lists are quite extensive and include pretty much all styles of writing whether it is sci-fi, romance, horror, or mystery to name a few.

The majority of lists available includes both well known authors as well as those not so known. Some of the most known which are on the lists include Maya Angelou, Thomas Sowell, Alice Walker and Frederick Douglass. There are other notable authors included which have also written well read novels that should be explored. Do a little research to find the best fit and explore the many possibilities.

Some readers enjoy finding out about the author and their life so they have a sense of who they are. If they feel a connection, they try their writing and will often stick with a particular author enjoying all of their work. If this is the case, doing research online is quite easy as there is lots of information that can easily be accessed.

There is a misconception by many that African American writers limit themselves to poetry, historical writing, or urban stories. This is a myth as literature by African Americans run the gamut to cover most styles. One can find great horror novels, romance books, and pretty much any style enjoyed by the reader. There is something offered if you do not mind doing a bit of research to find them.

We've mentioned readers that look for particular writers based on a perceived connection, however others prefer making a decision based on a best seller list. If this is the case, one can find books written by African Americans that have been on best seller lists at various times. Again, this type of information is also found online quickly if this is of interest.

We would be remiss not to mention books by African American authors that have been turned into movies. There is quite a long list with some being quite well known. Several of the most widely known include Roots and the Color Purple with the later being a successful Broadway show in addition to being a movie. These are just a tip of the iceberg. Regardless of whether it is a movie, a play, or a great read, one need only decide to pick one to enjoy.




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