Troy Johnson
@aalbc.bsky.social
Troy D. Johnson is the founder and president of the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC.com). He is a leading advocate for Black literature, supporting authors, publishers, and bookstores nationwide.
400 Essential Books by Black Writers | AALBC aalbc.com/books/black-...
400 Essential Books by Black Writers | AALBC
Inspired by Sacred Fire, AALBC presents four contemporary lists celebrating 400 essential works by Black writers across Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Children & YA Fiction, and Children & YA Nonfic...
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September 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
400 Essential Books by Black Writers | AALBC aalbc.com/books/black-...
The Future of Book Publishing from the WSJ’s Future of Everything Festival aalbc.com/videos/the-f...
The Future of Book Publishing from the WSJ’s Future of Everything Festival | Black Book Videos | AALBC
An excerpt from the WSJ’s Future of Everything Festival. The festival was held in New York City on May 18, 2022. In this clip, AALBC.com’s Founder, Troy Jo
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September 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM
The Future of Book Publishing from the WSJ’s Future of Everything Festival aalbc.com/videos/the-f...
100 Essential Adult Fiction Books by Black Writers | AALBC aalbc.com/books/black-...
100 Essential Adult Fiction Books by Black Writers | AALBC
Explore 100 essential novels and short story collections by African American and Black diaspora writers. Selected by AALBC based on literary awards, critical recognition, historical significance, and ...
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August 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
100 Essential Adult Fiction Books by Black Writers | AALBC aalbc.com/books/black-...
Bestselling African American Books: BLK Bestsellers (Adult Fiction (Hardcover), July 2026) aalbc.com/blackbestsel...
Bestselling African American Books: BLK Bestsellers (Adult Fiction (Hardcover), July 2026)
Explore the official monthly BLK Bestsellers list of bestselling Black books and books by Black writers across eight curated literary categories.
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July 30, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Bestselling African American Books: BLK Bestsellers (Adult Fiction (Hardcover), July 2026) aalbc.com/blackbestsel...
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AI slop is coming for the children's bestseller lists. Fortunately, Troy Johnson of the @aalbc.bsky.social (African American Literature Book Club) caught one. Read his results here: aalbc.com/tc/topic/128...
Why Black Literary Curation Matters More Than Ever
As quiet as it's been kept, I produce the nation's most comprehensive bestsellers list featuring books written by Black people, The BLK Bestsellers: https://blkbestsellers.com/ Frankly, nothing has ev...
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July 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
AI slop is coming for the children's bestseller lists. Fortunately, Troy Johnson of the @aalbc.bsky.social (African American Literature Book Club) caught one. Read his results here: aalbc.com/tc/topic/128...
When Algorithms Replace Cultural Gatekeepers, you get AI Slop as a Juneteenth Bestselling Book: aalbc.com/tc/topic/128...
July 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
When Algorithms Replace Cultural Gatekeepers, you get AI Slop as a Juneteenth Bestselling Book: aalbc.com/tc/topic/128...
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Happy to see “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood” made the @aalbc.bsky.social BLK Bestseller Lis for July 2026!!!!
Lucky number 13!
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Lucky number 13!
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July 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Happy to see “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood” made the @aalbc.bsky.social BLK Bestseller Lis for July 2026!!!!
Lucky number 13!
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#BookSky #BlackBookSky
Lucky number 13!
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#BookSky #BlackBookSky
Major Awards Won by Black Writers: aalbc.com/awards/
April 22, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Major Awards Won by Black Writers: aalbc.com/awards/
National Book Award Finalist Deesha Philyaw www.heartandsoul.com/books/nation...
National Book Award Finalist Deesha Philyaw - Heart & Soul
Heart & Soul speaks directly to women providing timely information from leading wellness and physical fitness experts. Heart & Soul is a reliable source for content, both print and digital, focused in...
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March 15, 2026 at 6:54 PM
National Book Award Finalist Deesha Philyaw www.heartandsoul.com/books/nation...
5 Minutes, 5 Questions: BLK Bestseller List Founder Troy D. Johnson
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5 Minutes, 5 Questions: BLK Bestseller List Founder Troy D. Johnson
Did You Know There's A Black Bestseller List?
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February 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
5 Minutes, 5 Questions: BLK Bestseller List Founder Troy D. Johnson
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In its first, publication month appearance on the BLK Booksellers list, compiled by @aalbc.bsky.social and using Bookscan data, ZEAL by @mjerkins.bsky.social comes in at 13! #booksky aalbc.com/blackbestsel...
The Bestselling Books in the United States Written by Black Writers: Adult Fiction (Hardcover), April 2025
Discover America's bestselling books by Black and African American authors. Published monthly, the BLK Bestsellers List include 160 titles across eight categories including Fiction, Nonfiction, YA and...
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May 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In its first, publication month appearance on the BLK Booksellers list, compiled by @aalbc.bsky.social and using Bookscan data, ZEAL by @mjerkins.bsky.social comes in at 13! #booksky aalbc.com/blackbestsel...
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As part of the Black Book Accelerator initiative, the African American Literature Book Club (@aalbc.bsky.social) has launched the BLK Bestseller List, a showcase of the top 20 bestselling books by Black authors over the last 16 months.
Learn more here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Learn more here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
New Bestseller List Seeks to Boost Black Book Sales
The African American Literature Book Club has launched the BLK Bestseller List, showcasing the bestselling books by Black authors going back 16 months.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
As part of the Black Book Accelerator initiative, the African American Literature Book Club (@aalbc.bsky.social) has launched the BLK Bestseller List, a showcase of the top 20 bestselling books by Black authors over the last 16 months.
Learn more here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Learn more here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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This list is provided by the AALBC (African American Literature Book Club) aalbc.com.
AALBC has been Celebrating Black Books Since 1998. Literally, the most comprehensive resource on the web.
Operated by Troy Johnson @aalbc.bsky.social.
AALBC has been Celebrating Black Books Since 1998. Literally, the most comprehensive resource on the web.
Operated by Troy Johnson @aalbc.bsky.social.
165 Black-Owned Bookstores in the US | Find Independent Bookstores Near You
Explore 165 Black-owned independent bookstores across the U.S. Find your nearest store and support local businesses today!
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December 2, 2024 at 3:11 AM
This list is provided by the AALBC (African American Literature Book Club) aalbc.com.
AALBC has been Celebrating Black Books Since 1998. Literally, the most comprehensive resource on the web.
Operated by Troy Johnson @aalbc.bsky.social.
AALBC has been Celebrating Black Books Since 1998. Literally, the most comprehensive resource on the web.
Operated by Troy Johnson @aalbc.bsky.social.
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Check out the African American Literature Book Club’s February Bestsellers, recently reviewed Books, and More ❤️ mailchi.mp/aalbc.com/fe...
March 15, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Check out the African American Literature Book Club’s February Bestsellers, recently reviewed Books, and More ❤️ mailchi.mp/aalbc.com/fe...
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On the eve of Diane Oliver's posthumous collection Neighbors and Other Stories coming next week from Grove Atlantic I wrote a few words about her rediscovery for AALBC. aalbc.com/authors/arti...
February 10, 2024 at 4:43 PM
On the eve of Diane Oliver's posthumous collection Neighbors and Other Stories coming next week from Grove Atlantic I wrote a few words about her rediscovery for AALBC. aalbc.com/authors/arti...