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11 October 2017

There Are Lots Of Novels By African American Authors

By Margaret Hall


Reading has always been a favorite past time by many. With the advent of electronic readers as well as the rise in smart phone usage, it is easier than ever to enjoy a good read. The variety of available books are quite wide and encompasses many niches. Some prefer reading mysteries, others like suspense or romance novels, still others prefer novels by African American authors.

Actually books penned by African American authors are no different than the many others as they provide many options for the enjoyment of the reader. If you are not sure where to start, lists can be accessed which provides the public with information about the author listed, their style, as well as which book they suggest you read of that authors first. This information helps the reader narrow their search quickly and reduces the guesswork.

The lists make it quite simple and quick to figure out what one might be interested in. There are extensive lists available on African American authors. One can quickly determine there is something that would appeal to everyone as the styles run the gamut.

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.

Aside from searching for a great book, many readers want to first take the time to find out about the authors themselves before committing to reading their books. Once they connect with the author somewhat, they then progress to deciding on the book to read. They will often read all the author pens and stay up on whats happening with them. If this is of interest, information can readily be found online about most authors.

Available literature written by African Americans run the gamut. Many assume that the only thing available from African American authors is historical, poetry, or urban stories. This is obviously a myth as there is something for everyone. For those preferring something light and sensual, a good romance is easy to find by one of the well written authors. If it is something historical, or horror, or even a great mystery, the offerings are quite lengthy.

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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