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Tuesday, 17 October 2017

A Variety Of 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.

Most lists found will include some of the most well known in their field. Many have heard of Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Frederick Douglass, or Thomas Sowell. There are so many more notable authors that have written news worthy novels that it begs one to do a bit of research to explore the 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.

Many assume the offerings from African American writers are limited to urban stories, poetry, or historical writings. However, the literature penned by African Americans cover a variety of styles making he assumption a myth. There are well written horror stories, romance novels, or stories emphasizing history. Whatever the preference, something is offered.

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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