r/BlackReaders is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses black, book, reading, free talk friday, and novel, and they frequently recommend/review nonfiction book and graphic novels.
A space for Black readers to discuss any and all types of literature
Popular Themes in r/BlackReaders
#1
Advice Requests
: "Just wrapped up my third Jesmyn Ward book, highly recommend!"
22 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "BOOK GIVEAWAY!!!!!"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "ISO: Paranormal/Supernatural/Fantasy titles WITHOUT a sneak-attack love story."
1 post
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Looking for Black actors and improv artists for a live reading inspired by Malcolm X’s mother"
1 post
#5
News
: "Free book event - Black Lesbian Detective Novels and the Politics of Representation"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BlackReaders
#1
Black
: "Weird Black Curls"
32 posts
#2
Book
: "Book Haul"
25 posts
#3
Reading
: "Currently Reading"
7 posts
#4
Free Talk Friday
6 posts
#5
Novel
: "Join our book club! Next book Parable of the Sower"
6 posts
#6
Books
: "Is it still important for Black Books to be printed and produced entirely in Black hands"
5 posts
#7
Romance
4 posts
#8
Suggest Me Sunday
4 posts
#9
Book Club
: "Started a Book Club focused on Black fantasy, thriller, mystery and sci-fi readers"
4 posts
#10
Review
: "Sky Full of Elephants Review #spoilers"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/BlackReaders
Nonfiction Book
3 reviews
#1
Austin Clarke
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Tracey K. Smith
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Toni Morrison
5.0★ from 1 review
Graphic Novels
2 reviews
#1
Bitter Root
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Aya de Yopougon
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/BlackReaders
#1
Black Author
: "Book Haul"
26 posts
#2
Book Discussion
: "Just wanted to show my little collection."
24 posts
#3
Book Suggestion
: "Weird Black Curls"
18 posts
#4
Question
: "Is there any male equivalent books to books like coldest winter ever or fly girl???"
14 posts
#5
News
: "This woman is on a mission to open the first Black bookstore in Utah"
11 posts
#6
Review
: "I Finally Read an Eric Jerome Dickey Book and it Was Between Lovers and I Must Say I Am Impressed a Book Written in 2000 Handled Bisexuality In A Way That Aged Very Well."
8 posts
#7
Discussion
: "The Black woman nurse anesthetist who helped keep Mound Bayou’s hospital running"
4 posts
#8
Just So You Know
: "New Rule 7"
3 posts
#9
Off-Topic/Meta
: "Looking for Black actors and improv artists for a live reading inspired by Malcolm X’s mother"
3 posts
#10
Book Challenge
: "30 Books [Suggested] to Read for New Black Panther Party Members (1968)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BlackReaders
Yearly
+3k members(43.8%)
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Last updated: August 29, 2026