Read 25 Books by Black Indie Authors in 2025

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5 participants (38 books)

01 Jan 2025—31 Dec 2025

Overview

I created this challenge to make sure I wouldn’t neglect reading from authors who aren’t known to me, in particular indie authors. I’m happy for suggestions and I’m excited for this challenge.

Challenge Books

All books added
She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore

She Would Be King

Wayétu Moore

312 pages • hardcover • 2018

fiction historical magical realism adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced
Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann

Let's Talk About Love

Claire Kann

304 pages • digital • 2018

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Sweet Like Honey: A Black Sapphic Romance by Aricka Alexander

Sweet Like Honey: A Black Sapphic Romance

Aricka Alexander

273 pages • digital • 2024

fiction lgbtqia+ romance emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Outdrawn by Deanna Grey

Outdrawn

Deanna Grey

10 hours, 8 minutes • audio • 2023

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Feminism, Interrupted: Disrupting Power by Lola Olufemi

Feminism, Interrupted: Disrupting Power

Lola Olufemi

148 pages • paperback • 2020

nonfiction feminism gender lgbtqia+ politics challenging informative inspiring slow-paced
House of Frank by Kay Synclaire

House of Frank

Kay Synclaire

337 pages • paperback • 2024

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
Courage to Love Again by Kimberly Brown

Courage to Love Again

Kimberly Brown

288 pages • paperback • 2024

fiction contemporary romance emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
I'm Fine...Thanks by Jahquel J.

I'm Fine...Thanks

Lennox Hills #1

Jahquel J.

343 pages • digital • 2023

fiction romance