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African American Fiction
November 2025

Curdle Creek : a novel by Yvonne Battle-Felton
Curdle Creek : a novel
by Yvonne Battle-Felton

Forced into a test of allegiance, Osira, a middle-aged widow, navigates a surreal journey through time and realms when she is exiled to space and where she confronts her community's dark secrets and oppressive traditions. 80,000 first printing.
Gray dawn by Walter Mosley
Gray dawn
by Walter Mosley

Running a successful detective agency in 1970s L.A., Easy Rawlins is hired to find a dangerous woman whose secrets threaten to upend the city's fragile balance in the latest addition to the long-running series following Farewell, Amethystine. 80,000 first printing.
Lauryn Harper falls apart by Shauna Robinson
Lauryn Harper falls apart
by Shauna Robinson

After a work mishap at Ryser, Lauryn is transferred to her hometown, which the corporation is running into the ground—confronted by her ex-best friend and past wrongs, she hosts the Greenstead Fall Festival on Ryser's dime and finds a second chance at a childhood friend.
In deadly company : a novel by L. S. Stratton
In deadly company : a novel
by L. S. Stratton

"A twisty, propulsive murder mystery featuring a young executive assistant who realizes the peril of "paying your dues" and being diligently attentive to her boss's whims-and a thrilling and satirical takedown of corporate culture values"
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