The Home Of Black Authors
Welcome to Afrori Books, your haven for books by black authors. Carolynn started the bookshop to celebrate Black authors and stories, offering a curated selection of books that span genres and generations. If you’re looking for the latest bestsellers, classic works, or hidden gems, Afrori Books is dedicated to providing a welcoming space for readers and writers alike. Join us for a shared love of reading that transcends boundaries.
Explore, discover, and connect at Afrori Books – where every story matters.
Book Of The Month
The Rest of You by Maame Blue Published:29 Oct 2024
Seriously, pick this one up – you won’t regret it. The Rest of You by Maame Blue feels like catching up with an old friend who really gets it. It's real, raw, and full of those heart-stopping moments that made us pause and think, "Wow, that’s me." Maame’s storytelling is just...magic. She captures all the little pieces of love, identity, and self-discovery that we stumble across in life. This is the perfect for anyone craving an honest, heartfelt dive into love, identity, and all the messy parts of finding yourself, so clear your weekend, find a cozy spot, and settle in – this book will keep you hooked, and we guarantee you'll want to tell everyone about it.
Entertainment for the Ages
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In Conversation: Maame Blue and Dorothy Koomson
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In Conversation: Franklyn Addo and Adele Oliver
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In Conversation: Cebo Campbell
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The Afrori Bookclub (ONLINE)
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In Conversation: Maame Blue and Dorothy Koomson
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Staff Picks
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Africa State of Mind by Ekow Eshun
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Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
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Born A Crime : Stories from a South African Childhood
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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
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Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
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Christmas for the Kids
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Childrens Christmas Party 2024
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Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present by Jamia Wilson
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We're Going to Find the Monster by Malorie Blackman
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Look Up! by Nathan Bryon
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You Matter by Christian Robinson
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Afrori Blogs
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What does your hair say about you?
They embraced the freedom of their hair, and I wondered why I felt so bound. I realised my hair was telling a story about me. It was grey, it was...
What does your hair say about you?
They embraced the freedom of their hair, and I wondered why I felt so bound. I realised my hair was telling a story about me. It was grey, it was...
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What's it like running a bookshop?
People often ask me what it’s like to run a specialist bookshop in the current climate. What’s the day-to-day like? Why don’t you have an FAQ section on your site?...
What's it like running a bookshop?
People often ask me what it’s like to run a specialist bookshop in the current climate. What’s the day-to-day like? Why don’t you have an FAQ section on your site?...
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Where Is Afrori Books Now?
This reality hit close to home in Brighton, where Afrori Books found itself on the frontline of last week’s events. Images of thousands of anti-racists surrounding a small group of...
Where Is Afrori Books Now?
This reality hit close to home in Brighton, where Afrori Books found itself on the frontline of last week’s events. Images of thousands of anti-racists surrounding a small group of...