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  15 Must-Read Books by Black Authors

  Here are 15 influential books written by black authors who’ve used the power of written word to tell stories that challenge and unite the world.

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  • December 16, 2017

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  Larry Kahaner posted a new article:

  

  Book Reviewers Can be Jerks

  Whether you are a seasoned author or just published your first book, reviews play tricks on your self-confidence as a writer. Like everything else in life, some people like your stuff and some people hate it (thanks, Captain Obvious) and there’s...  moreWhether you are a seasoned author or just published your first book, reviews play tricks on your self-confidence as a writer. Like everything else in life, some people like your stuff and some people hate it (thanks, Captain Obvious) and there’s nothing you can do about it.  

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  • March 1, 2017

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    Jonah Gibson It's probably not politic to say this, but I think we all know it's true. Unfortunately, we all also live and die as authors by the number and quality of our reviews. Reviews used to be subject to the same kinds of barriers to entry as authors. At least...  moreIt's probably not politic to say this, but I think we all know it's true. Unfortunately, we all also live and die as authors by the number and quality of our reviews. Reviews used to be subject to the same kinds of barriers to entry as authors. At least someone had to agree to publish them, and they were scrutinized and edited before they saw the light of day. As the barriers have been largely eradicated for writers, so have they for reviewers. Now, reviews are not necessarily literary in nature and timbre. Instead, they pass judgment on the entertainment value of a story rather than on it's literary merit. They look at books as products that exist purely to satisfy a need in a market. The capacity of a good book to instruct, to uplift, to temper the soul, is largely ignored. This was brought home to me when I read a book blogger's review of Moby Dick that rated it at 2 out of 5 stars because it was short on plot and character development. We live in a new world, and it seems we are going to have to...    less

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    Larry Kahaner Thanks for your comments, Jonah. This article is adapted from my blog post, https://nonfictionnovelist.wordpress.com/2017/01/25/book-reviewers-can-be-jerks/ I would be grateful if you posted your insights there, too, so others can read them.

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  Writing a Book Review

   
  The main thing to remember when you're writing a book review is that it is meant to be a critical evaluation, a commentary on your own opinion that offers an argument. A very brief summary is included of course, but only to give the reader th...

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