As we move into December, the season of cozy nights and endless cups of tea, there’s no better time to dive into a new book. While the list of releases this month may be smaller than usual, these titles are bursting with the power, resilience, and creativity of BIPOC authors. From deep explorations of identity to page-turning fiction, and inspiring guides to healing, there’s something here for everyone.

Here are all the books you won’t want to miss this month, along with a spotlight on my top three picks that are guaranteed to make an impact.

My TOP Picks

Kingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne Josaphat

Set in a vivid and volatile Haiti, Kingdom of No Tomorrow is a gripping tale of resilience and rebellion. Josaphat’s novel weaves the lives of characters striving to escape the oppressive weight of their realities while finding moments of love, courage, and clarity. This is more than a story—it’s an ode to the unbreakable human spirit.

Black Girls Breathing: Heal from Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom by Jasmine Marie

Part self-help, part revolution, Jasmine Marie offers a lifeline to Black women navigating a world that often feels suffocating. Through practical exercises and personal anecdotes, Black Girls Breathing encourages readers to heal, claim their freedom, and thrive unapologetically. This book is a gift to the mind, body, and soul.

Somebody’s Husband by Robbi Renee

Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Releases

• Daughters of the Nile by Zahra Barri
• Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd
• Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom—Black Worldmaking to Reclaim Our Heritage and Humanity by Aida Mariam Davis
• Untethered by Angela Jackson-Brown
• How to Be Heard by Roxane Gay
• Change Everything: Racial Capitalism and the Case for Abolition by Ruth Wilson Gilmore
• My Fairy God Somebody by Charlene Allen
• A Breathless Sky by Veronica G. Henry

Children’s Books

For the little readers in your life, these vibrant and meaningful books are perfect additions to their shelves:

• My Afro Is a Rising Sun by Yaram Yahu
• Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day by Vera Ahiyya
• Andy Johnson and the March for Justice by Esau McCaulley
• Millie Magnus Won’t Be Bullied by Brittany Mazique
• Who Was Shirley Chisholm? by Crystal Hubbard
• When the Mapou Sings by Nadine Pinede

This month’s releases remind us that, even in quieter times, there’s no shortage of transformative stories from BIPOC authors. Whether you’re looking to expand your library or gift a book to a loved one, December’s offerings are sure to inspire, heal, and delight.

Which book are you most excited to read this month? Let me know in the comments or tag me on Instagram @ThisBlackGirlReads. Let’s talk about it!

Happy reading, sis.