Happy New Year, everyone!
We are in the year 2020 – how crazy is that? 2020 sounds like a year in a Sci-Fi novel, doesn’t it?!
Below is my annual collage of new books to anticipate this year. I’ve compiled about 80 new African, African-American and Caribbean books that look very promising. Please note – this list/collage is just a snippet of books by Black authors 2020 has to offer!
Please click on the images to read the blurbs and/or to purchase the books.
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MORE books to look out for in 2020:
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Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams
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by The Blurb
In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. She infuses wit and heart along with practical pointers―such as why being talented is not as sexy as being available, and how fear is similar to food poisoning―with the goal of helping others live the most fulfilling, audacious life possible.
With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent. Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to your most rewarding life―no matter your beliefs.
To be published May 2020
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An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon
The Blurb
An Ordinary Wonder is the powerful coming of age story of an intersex twin, Oto, who is forced to live as a boy despite his heartfelt belief that he is a girl. His wealthy and powerful family are ashamed of him and treat him cruelly to secure his silence. His twin sister’s love wavers in a world of secrets and lies that seems determined to tear them apart, and Oto must make drastic choices that will alter their lives forever.
Richly imagined with African mythology, art and folk tales, this moving and modern book follows Oto through his life at home and at boarding school in Nigeria, and his ultimate dream of emigrating to a new life in the United States. It is a novel that explores complex desires as well as challenges of family, identity, gender and culture. An Ordinary Wonder takes us on a beautiful journey of what it means to feel whole.
To be published April 2020
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Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman
The Blurb
Two of the nation’s leading feminists and hosts of the hit podcast Call Your Girlfriend make the bold and compelling argument that a close friendship is the most influential and important relationship a human life can contain—helping you improve as a person and in your relationships with others.
To be published July 2020
Also look out for work from: Ayesha Harruna Attah’s YA novel – The Deep Blue Between, Maame Blue, Thando Mgqolozana, Bryan Washington.
What new releases are you excited about? Please do share!
African Book Addict! 
Yaayy!! I was waiting for ya list. I already have three (N.k Jemisin, Nnedi and Akwaeke) books on my anticipated reads this year I’m going to add more. Happy New year🎉🎊🎊
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Happy New Year ohh! Yes, you have some great ones on your list. I’m eager to read Moore’s memoir, Afia Atakora, Maisy Card and All Boys Aren’t Blue. Thanks for stopping by! xx
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Colourful covers. Thanks for sharing. I’ve had my fingers crossed for Martin’s The Waiting and Nnedi’s Ikenga for a while now. Will defo add from this list.
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Yes, such lovely covers. Thanks for stopping by! xx
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I am anticipating The Girl With The Louding Voice and The Act a of Defiance. They 👏all👏have👏awesome👏covers👏 me likeyyy
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They are such glorious covers! x
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Thank you so much for this list! So many top authors have books coming out this year! I’m especially looking forward to the ones by Nnedi, NK Jemisin, Yaa Gyasi and Zora (may she rest in peace)
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Thanks for stopping by! You’re excited for some big ones and those covers are beautiful. I’m eager to read Moore’s memoir, Afia Atakora, Maisy Card and All Boys Aren’t Blue. xx
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I decided to pass by so I can add to my want to read list but it’s been days and I’m having a hard time opening books to read the blurb or anything. They seem not to open.But thank you for these recommendations. Great job!
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