We asked our community, “What is one book that every Black woman should read, and why?” I expected a few gems. What I got was an overwhelming flood of responses.
Grab your pen and get ready to update your reading list. This is the official, community-sourced list of must-read books for every Black woman. This is going to be a living post, so we’ll update it periodically as we get more recommendations. P.S. These powerhouse books are in no particular order. Every single recommendation is essential. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through any of the links below, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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- The Bible – This was recommended multiple times
- The Four Agreements
- The Women Who Run With Wolves
- Who Moved My Cheese
- Grown Women
- The Let Them Theory
- Coldest Winter Ever
- Flyy Girl
- Why Men Love Bitches – The person who recommended this said that she read it in college and it was her first less on the importance of not being male centered.
- Diary Of A Pimp by Icerberg Slim
- Glever Girl Finance by Bola Sokunbi
- Grow Your Money by Bola Sokunbi
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
- The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom by Paris Woods
- It didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn – This was recommended multiple times
- Sacred Woman
- Letter To My Daughter
- The Bluest Eye
- Sula
- The Black Girls Must Die Exhaused series
- Life Lessons For My Sisters by Natasha Munson
- Love Lessons For My Sisters by Natasha Munson
- Spiritual Lessons For My Sisters by Natasha Munson
- Our Blackness And The Gurlhood That Wasn’t by Racquel Noir – This was recommended multiple times
- Try Softer by Andrea Gibson
- Token Black Girl
- The One and Only Ivan
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace
- Drama Free
- White Injustice by Marcus Garvey
- The Willie Lynch Letter -Willie Lynch
- The Conspiracy to Destroy Black Women
- The Lost Pillars of Enoch
- How to Make A Negro Christian
- Unruly by Shelah Marie
- Home Coming by Thema Bryant, PhD
- Matters Of The Heart by Thema Bryant, PhD
- Finding Me by Viola Davis
- Black Girl Lost (The Series)
- I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
- Black Macho & The Myth of the Super-Woman by Michele Wallace
Leave a comment and let us know which one you’ll be reading or any reviews on the listed books.
Why Men Love Bitches sounds interesting! I will find that one to read. Definitely have to get back to the Bible. Thanks for the list.
You’re our first real comment on the site. Thank you for taking time out to write us. Means A LOT! Enjoy your day! <3
Can I add a book or is this area just for commenting on the existing list?
Great question! You can make recommendations in the comments.