While there are so many books out there to choose from, there’s something deeply rewarding about reading something that opens you to understand different cultures and perspectives. In celebration of Black History Month, this list highlights remarkable works that explore the richness of Black culture while transporting you to various places around the world. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant streets of New York during the Harlem Renaissance, reflecting on Tulum’s beauty, or settling into the rhythms of Trinidad and Tobago, these titles help celebrate Black authors.
All released in the last three years, these contemporary books by Black authors will be the perfect travel companion on your next road trip or long-haul flight. To make your choice even easier, we’ve included their genres, so you can pick up exactly what you’re in the mood for.
