List of 406 African American Books

A Lesson Before Dying Author: Ernest J. Gaines Currently 3.7/5 Stars. 344 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1997
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Song of Solomon Author: Toni Morrison Currently 3.6/5 Stars. 279 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1987
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Currently 3.9/5 Stars. 443 Book Type: Mass Market Paperback Publication Date: 1983
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The Bluest Eye Author: Toni Morrison Currently 3.6/5 Stars. 465 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 2000
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The Color Purple Author: Alice Walker Currently 4.2/5 Stars. 353 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1990
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Their Eyes were Watching God Author: Zora Neale Hurston Currently 3.8/5 Stars. 161 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1990
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Sula Author: Toni Morrison Currently 3.5/5 Stars. 209 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 2002
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Beloved Author: Toni Morrison Currently 3.5/5 Stars. 467 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1998
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Jazz Author: Toni Morrison Currently 3.4/5 Stars. 61 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1993
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Coming of Age in Mississippi Author: Anne Moody Currently 4/5 Stars. 92 Book Type: Paperback Publication Date: 1992
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