The Home Of Black Authors
Welcome to Afrori Books, your haven for books by black authors. We started the bookshop to celebrate Black authors and stories, offering a curated selection of books that span genres and generations. 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.
The 12 Books of Christmas 📚
Afrori's favourite books of 2024 ...
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Every Smile You Fake by Dorothy Koomson
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Imagination : A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin Published: 19th March 2024
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Yorùbá Boy Running by Biyi Bándélé
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Kin by Marie Mitchell Published:6 Jun 2024
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Give Big This Christmas
There’s no better way to love your favourite book than in its hardback form. We’ve curated a collection of hardbacks by Black authors - hot off the press and ready to be cherished.
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And So I Roar by Abi Dare
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All That We've Got by Jendella Benson
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Come Closer by Charlene Douglas
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Black Shield Maiden by Willow Smith
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Everyday Ubuntu by Nompumelelo Mungi Ngomane
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Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
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The Black British Quiz Book by Prtyhere
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Let's See What Happens : The Last Mayor of Bristol by Marvin Rees
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Staff Picks
At Afrori Books, we’re all about celebrating the brilliance of Black authors. Oliviyah, Carolynn, and Ysabel have handpicked a special collection of their favourite books by Black writers.
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Signs, Music Raymond Antrobus
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The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
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This Motherless Land by Nikki May
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In Memory of Us by Jacqueline Roy
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The Beach Wedding by Dorothy Koomson
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The Friend by Dorothy Koomson
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The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
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Original Flava by Craig McAnuff and Shaun McAnuff
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Gifts for Children
A book is the gift you can open again and again and devour together
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Are We There Yet? by Melissa Abraham
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African Stories by Ken Wilson-Max PUBLISHED: 16th Jan 2025
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Dance Just Like So! by Annemarie Anang
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Terrible Horses Raymond Antrobus Published:3 Oct 2024
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Beti and the Little Round House
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Weirdo Goes Wild. Zadie Smith
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Try these collections for more great gifts
Christmas Events with Afrori Books
From bookclubs to Children's parties, lets celebrate together with events for everyone.
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In Conversation: Cebo Campbell
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The Afrori Bookclub (ONLINE)
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Childrens Christmas Party 2024
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Pay it Forward
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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...
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How not to apologise.
Some might say this is a risky stance to take. Our views might not always align, and we can’t champion every cause. But that’s alright—I’m prepared for that.
How not to apologise.
Some might say this is a risky stance to take. Our views might not always align, and we can’t champion every cause. But that’s alright—I’m prepared for that.