The inheritance —Alers, Rochelle, author.

"Corporate attorney Hannah DuPont-Lowell always pictured herself returning to New Orleans to retire-just not yet. But after her Manhattan company abruptly lays off its staff, there's no better place to figure out a next ...

The way forward is with a broken heart —Walker, Alice, 1944-

Murder in G major : a Gethsemane Brown mystery —Gordon, Alexia, author.

"With few other options, African-American classical musician Gethsemane Brown accepts a less-than-ideal position turning a group of rowdy schoolboys into an award-winning orchestra. Stranded without luggage or money in t...

Hidden figures

As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. his...

The vanishing half —Bennett, Brit, author.

"The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adu...

Cane River —Tademy, Lalita, author.

Follows four generations of African American women from slavery to the early twentieth century as they struggle for economic security and the future of their families along the Cane River in rural Louisiana.

Her stories : African American folktales, fairy tales, and true tales —Hamilton, Virginia.

Tiny imperfections —Frank, Alli, author.

"At thirty-nine, Josie Bordelon's modeling career as the 'it' black beauty of the '90s is far behind her. Now director of admissions at San Francisco's most sought after private school, she's chic, single, and determined...

Room service —Alers, Rochelle, author.

"Heartwarming and seductive series follows four very different women risking second chances deep in the sultry heart of New Orleans"-- Provided by publisher.

Josephine Baker's last dance —Jones, Sherry, 1961- author.

"From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures. Discover the fascinatin...

The safe house —Swinson, Kiki, author.

"It was supposed to be easy money. A few exchanges for cash, one big payoff, and then life would be better than ever with bills all paid and money in her pocket. But the plan fell apart and now she's made an enemy. He's ...

Their eyes were watching God —Hurston, Zora Neale.

The sound and the fury —Faulkner, William, 1897-1962.

By turns lyrical and dramatic, hilarious and heartbreaking, The Sound and the Fury is the tragic story of beautiful Caddy Compson and the dissolution of her family.

Selling my soul —Lewis, Sherri L.

Returning from a two-year mission trip in Mozambique, Trina Michaels finds her dreams of returning to Africa shattered by her mother's cancer diagnosis, which, due to the treatment costs, forces her to return to her care...

Breakfast in bed —Alers, Rochelle, author.

"Sometimes you go in search of a new beginning. Other times, it finds you. Tonya Martin enjoys her job as a chef for a Wall Street bank, her East Harlem walk-up, and the freedom to live and love by her own rules -- right...

Saving Ruby King —West, Catherine Adel, author.

When Ruby King's mother is found murdered in their home in Chicago's South Side, the police dismiss it as another act of violence in a black neighborhood. But for Ruby, it's a devastating loss that leaves her on her own ...

The interruption of everything —McMillan, Terry.

Execution in E —Gordon, Alexia, author.

"Romance is in the air. Or on the 'Gram, anyway. When an influencer-turned-bridezilla shows up at the lighthouse to capture Insta-perfect wedding photos designed to entice sponsors to fund her lavish wedding, Gethsemane ...

The twelve tribes of Hattie —Mathis, Ayana.

Remembrance —Monroe, Mary, author.

"Charles thought he had it all -- until a devastating betrayal and the shattering loss of his family drove him to living on the streets. Beatrice is the first person who's truly cared about him. And little by little, he'...