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Kin: Oprah's Book Club by Jones, Tayari
Kin: Oprah's Book Club
A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage--Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a...
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Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Connelly, Michael
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully...
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Judge Stone by Patterson, James
Judge Stone
Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone "delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) "Talk about a power combo!...
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Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy by Carlisle, Clare
Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives. Transcendence for Beginners is an innovative book about philosophy and life writing, exploring how...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1855--where she must unravel whether this...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805--where she must unravel whether this...
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  • Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Perry, Imani
    Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
    A "vast, multifaceted and enchanting" (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, "the most important interpreter of Black life in our time" (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.)Throughout history, the...
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  • Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Perry, Imani
    Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
    A "vast, multifaceted and enchanting" (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, "the most important interpreter of Black life in our time" (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.)Throughout history, the...
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  • Black, Queer, and Untold: A New Archive of Designers, Artists, and Trailblazers by Key, Jon
    Black, Queer, and Untold: A New Archive of Designers, Artists, and Trailblazers
    Uncover oft-forgotten figures in Black and Queer art history in this treasure trove of nearly 400 full-color images from the 19th century to the present "This wildly impressive feat of research outlines a Black, queer history of art and design, dating all the way...
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  • Black: A Celebration of a Culture by Willis, Deborah
    Black: A Celebration of a Culture
    Over 500 glorious black-and-white photographs celebrating black culture throughout American history, from Jesse Owens to Barry Bonds, Ella Fitzgerald to Halle Berry. Tucked away in the dusty halls of the Smithsonian archives and nearly forgotten by most historians, black culture is a vast, complex,...
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  • Blk Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art by Ware, Zaria
    Blk Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art
    2024 NAACP Image Awards Nominee: Outstanding Non-FictionA fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black art masters and models who shook up the world.Elegant. Refined. Exclusionary. Interrupted. The foundations of the fine art world are shaking. Beyoncé and Jay-Z break the internet by blending...
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  • Carrie Mae Weems: Kitchen Table Series by Weems, Carrie Mae
    Carrie Mae Weems: Kitchen Table Series
    "In book form, Kitchen Table is more intimate.... Unlike the experience of meandering through a museum, stepping back to appreciate the images and nearing the text panels to skim them, the pace of exploration is now in a person's hands." -Hilary Moss, New York...
    $81.82 USD
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  • Danielle McKinney: Beyond the Brushstroke by McKinney, Danielle
    Danielle McKinney: Beyond the Brushstroke
    The first book from artist Danielle Mckinney, featuring 50 prompts for self-reflection written by her mother and a 44-page journal for the reader to respondDanielle Mckinney is a rising star in the art world. Her tender, intimate representations of Black women at rest have...
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  • David Hammons by Hammons, David
    David Hammons
    Hammons' body prints, flags and found-object sculptures come together in this artist's book documenting his thought-provoking conceptual exhibitionThis post-exhibition catalog revisits David Hammons' 2019 show at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles. A singular book created entirely under the artist's direction, this publication illustrates the...
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  • Derrick Adams by Ringle, Hallie
    Derrick Adams
    The highly anticipated first monograph on one of the most celebrated American contemporary artistsThrough portraits, social scenes, photographs, sculptures, and immersive installations, Derrick Adams has developed an artistic practice that jocundly visualizes modern Black American life. Equally informed by popular culture as he is...
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  • Dream a World Anew: The African American Experience and the Shaping of America by Nat'l Mus Afr Am Hist Culture
    Dream a World Anew: The African American Experience and the Shaping of America
    Dream A World Anew is the stunning gift book accompanying the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. It combines informative narratives from leading scholars, curators, and authors with objects from the museum's collection to present a thorough exploration...
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  • Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone by Richmond-Moll, Jeffrey
    Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone
    A richly illustrated volume accompanying the first retrospective of Black and Indigenous American sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907) broke international, racial, and gender barriers as a young artist who traveled to Rome in 1866 to join the leading American sculptors of her generation....
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  • Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies by Scruggs, Dalila
    Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies
    A book highlighting the work of pioneering Black printmaker, sculptor, and activist Elizabeth Catlett. Accomplished printmaker and sculptor, avowed feminist, and lifelong activist Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) built a remarkable career around intersecting passions for formal rigor and social justice. This book, accompanying a major...
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  • Exhale: A Self Care Coloring Book Celebrating Black Women, Brown Women and Good Vibes by Nicole, Latoya
    Exhale: A Self Care Coloring Book Celebrating Black Women, Brown Women and Good Vibes
    It's Finally time to take time out for YOU with this Self Care coloring book by Latoya Nicole - Exhale: Celebrating Black and Brown Women and Good Vibes and it's the perfect gift to yourself this New Year.You can't pour from an empty cup....
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  • Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence by Gatson, Torren L.
    Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence
    As the companion to the exhibition, Fighting for Freedom places Black craftspeople at the forefront of American history, from before the Revolutionary War through the Civil War and beyond Reconstruction. Delving into diverse narratives of creativity, resilience, and triumph in the quest for freedom,...
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  • Flight Into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-Now by Tommasino, Akili
    Flight Into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-Now
    The first publication to examine the symbolic importance of ancient Egypt to Black artists and other cultural figures, from the nineteenth century through the Harlem Renaissance to the present From the late nineteenth century onward, Black Americans looked to ancient Egypt as evidence of...
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  • Forever for the Culture: Notes from the New Black Digital Arts Renaissance by Underwood, Steven
    Forever for the Culture: Notes from the New Black Digital Arts Renaissance
    THE CURATORS OF CULTURE: Celebrate Black digital art in this essay collection revealing how Black artists have shaped everything from TikTok dances to viral memes Steven Underwood digs into the current Black digital arts movement that has shaped popular culture for the last decade....
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  • Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys by Gant, Kimberli
    Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
    'An encyclopedic necessity for anyone interested in contemporary art.' - Vanity Fair'We want people to see themselves... We want you to see the giants on whose shoulders we stand.' - Alicia Keys The first book to showcase selections from the groundbreaking Dean Collection of...
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  • Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay by McKay, Claude
    Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay
    From the late 1910s to the mid 1930s, Harlem, New York City, was the center of an explosion of African-American social, artistic, and intellectual expression that came to be known as the Harlem Renaissance. Drawing African-Americans by the thousands to the 3-square-mile neighborhood in...
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    $91.99 USD
    $48.42 USD
  • Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen by McCalman, George
    Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen
    *AWARD WINNER* of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author / and the NCBR Recognition AwardA gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers--famous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and more--with biographical reflections, all created and curated...
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  • In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space by Weathersby, Irvin
    In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space
    "An awe-striking masterpiece of love."--Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The sentences alone in In Open Contempt make it one of the most memorable books of the decade. But it's the unexpected lingering and genius crafting of consequential action that makes this...
    $47.37 USD
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Americana Novel Store & More

At our online bookstore, we take pride in offering an extensive collection of African Americana books and art books that highlight the diverse and rich history of African American culture. Whether you're a passionate reader or an art enthusiast, we have something for everyone.

Explore timeless works like The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, a powerful narrative that chronicles the Great Migration of African Americans. If you're into visual arts, African American Art: A Visual and Cultural History by Lisa Farrington is a must-read, offering a deep dive into the evolution of African American art through the ages.

For those looking for fiction, our collection of Americana novels is sure to captivate. Dive into The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, an award-winning novel that reimagines the historical escape route as a literal railway beneath the earth. These novels reflect the profound experiences of Americana and African American life, providing you with the best books to read that are both enlightening and entertaining.

Looking for popular titles? Check out our best selling books section where you'll find widely acclaimed works like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, a poignant exploration of race and justice in contemporary America.

From critically acclaimed art books to impactful Americana novels, our online bookstore is committed to bringing you the best literature and art-focused titles. Whether you're building your personal library or searching for the perfect gift, we have the books you're looking for. Explore our wide range of African Americana books, best selling books, and more, and elevate your reading experience today!

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Q What kind of African American books can I find online?

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A Yes! Online bookstores often carry books exploring various art movements, renowned artists, and mediums like painting, sculpture, and photography. Look for titles that delve into the rich history of African American art. I'm interested in Americana novels with African American themes. 

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A Many online bookstores offer curated selections of Americana novels exploring the African American experience within the broader American context. Look for titles that touch on themes of race, identity, and the changing landscape of America.

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