Books by Black Women August

8 Books About Friendship for Your Bestie Book Club

By Ashley Nash Baltazar

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Learning about the dynamics of a fictional friendship can be entertaining and heartwarming. It can also help us better navigate our own relationships. 

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These eight books cast light on all areas of friendship, from the joyous moments to the messy ones. Enjoy stories of dynamic women navigating personal lives and deep connections. 

This story of a 20-something journalist living in London was written by Candice Carty-Williams. Queenie aims to find balance in navigating life's challenges with the help of an eclectic group of friends. 

'Queenie'

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Author Kali Fajardo-Anstine tells the story of Indigenous Latinas living in America. "Sabrina & Corina" highlights friendship, mothers and daughters, their truths and homelands. 

'Sabrina & Corina'

Two brown-girl dancer besties dream of life on stage, but only one has enough talent. The other's passion lies in Black culture. Although hard to forget, their friendship dwindles in this tale written by Zadie Smith.

'Swing Time'

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Friendship, sexuality, identity and heartbreak depict Fiona and Jane's two-decade friendship. In Jean Chen Ho's story of two Taiwanese American women, joy becomes a beacon as their worlds shift. 

'Fiona & Jane'

In Toni Morrison's "Sula", Nel and Sula's childhood connection is tested when Nel gets married in their hometown. Sula flees to follow her dreams before returning home to the shell of their friendship. 

'Sula'

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Set in twentieth-century, rural Georgia, Alice Walker presents a tale of redemption and love. Sisters Celie and Nettie, separated at birth, hold on to the essence of one another until their reunion. 

'The Color Purple'

This self-help book by Cheryl Strayed sparks tears and laughter with advice for life's woes. All the more enjoyable when read with a close friend, this book is a staple for your shelf. 

'Tiny Beautiful Things'

In a tale of roles reversed, Elena Ferrante showcases women of responsibility and fun. They eventually question who the other has become, impacting their connection. 

'The Girls from Corona del Mar"'

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