Everyone can probably name a handful of black female authors, from Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and Roxane Gay to our very own Malorie Blackman.

And because those authors are great, the likelihood is that you’ve devoured some or even all of their books already.

So if you’re on the hunt for some newer writers, here is our list of black women authors we think should be on your radar, from debuts to those who have a few books under their belt but who we think deserve to be known better.

They’re writing everything from science fiction and gothic romance to beauty books, and they’re all deserving of your time.

Happy reading…

10 must-read books by black female authors for 2019