Hallie Braegger

11 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

1 saved

2

Small authors

My Current Read

📖 Name of the Book: that first moment

📄 Plot: not to that point yet

📖 Genre: romance

📄 My Favorite Quotes: don’t know

💭 My Thoughts: very stight forward

⭐ Star Rating: idk yet

Water to out this out there I been going to more local book fair in my area and wanted to start showing books that I have found that have caught my attention 🤷‍♀️

2025/8/2 Edited to

Related posts

A hand holds a stack of books in front of a bookshelf, with overlay text reading "Black HORROR BOOKS you need to read!". This image introduces a list of recommended horror books by Black authors.

A hand holds the book "Jackal" by Erin E. Adams, rated 4.5 stars. Descriptive text highlights it as an insidious supernatural social horror set in a Rust Belt town, with the forest as a character, and being gripping and theatrical.

A hand holds the book "Ring Shout" by P. Djèlí Clark, rated 5 stars. Text describes it as swirling Black mysticism and history, with characters pondering how hate festers and empowers.

amazing horror by Black authors

if you’re ready for your next SPOOKY SCARY read, please please please let it be one of these three incredible picks. jackal by erin e. adams had chilling supernatural elements and was written by a playwright! ring shout by p djeli clark absolutely needs to be made into an hbo mini series. it

4420 likes

📚 Horror Books by Black Authors! 📚

Wanted to recognize some Black authors for BHM !! What better way than some amazing horror written by Black authors! I’ve read some of these and some are on my TBR 📚 If you have any faves, comment and lmk so I can read them ASAP 👀 - #blackhistorymonthreads #horrorbooks #blackhorror #lemon8

2702 likes

The book cover for 'The Cabin at the End of the World' by Paul Tremblay is shown, with text explaining the author's anxiety from writing about irrational belief and violence.

Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary' cover is displayed, with text detailing how the book's emotional darkness and themes of death and grief disturbed him.

Books that scared the authors who wrote them

😱 These scary books didn’t just scare readers—they haunted the people who wrote them. From Stephen King to Thomas Harris, these authors were actually scared by their own thriller and horror novels. 📌 Save this list for your next jittery midnight read. #booktok #booksoflemon8 #darkbooks #

6656 likes

Gothic books by Black authors

..for these cold dark nights. These books are DARK so please check content and trigger warnings. all books mentioned are ADULT fiction: My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson No Gods No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull Grievers by

2073 likes

Books By Black Authors | My Library 📚

There’s something special about curating a collection filled with Black stories, voices, and perspectives. From gripping fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction, my library is a celebration of Black authors and their incredible work. Whether you’re looking for historical narratives, contemporary

2819 likes

Authors who write the spiciest books 😮‍💨

& Rina Kent I’ve heard 🙂‍↕️ #bookrecommendations #booksoflemon8 #neverafterseries #readersoflemon8 #anahuang

2318 likes

A hand holds a stack of books in front of a bookshelf, with text overlaying "Black HORROR BOOKS you need to read (part 2!)" and the Lemon8 username.

A hand holds the book "Out There Screaming" by Jordan Peele, rated 4.5, described as a horror anthology with jaw-droppingly awesome stories.

A hand holds "The Taking of Jake Livingston" by Ryan Douglass, rated 3.75, about a teenage boy who sees dead people, touching on tough topics and astral projecting.

MORE amazing horror by Black authors

out there screaming (edited by jordan peele) is such a fresh and chilling horror anthology. there were pieces from authors i already knew and loved, but also so many new voices that made me really excited to check out more of their work. the taking of jake livingston by ryan douglass is a split

3463 likes

One think about me is I don’t care what month it is. Im going to read by black authors all year round. Here are a few I have read and a few I’m going to read this upcoming year! #blackreaders #blackgirlbooknerd #booksoflemon8 #blackauthors #books

4034 likes

new horror books by Black authors

see full video on my TT (ireadblackbooks)💕YA/middle grade: Camp Lanier (7/16), The Lovely Below (8/6) Adult: Devils Kill Devils (9/24), Model Home (10/1), This Cursed House (10/8) #booksummary #lemon8challenge #blackhorror #blackbooks #blackauthors

1587 likes

Romances written by Black Authors 🫶🏾🎀

🤎 Happy Black History Month 🤎 There are so many beautiful books written by black authors with funny characters, different worlds, and lovable quotes. I wanted to share a few of my favorites if you were looking for romances where black women are being loved on. 🥰💕 Let me know if you see any of

3867 likes

Underrated Horror Books by Black Authors

see the rest of the books mentioned in my latest Shorts video because videos longer than 1min won't upload here 🙃 . . . #blackhorror #horrorbooks #sinners #gothichorror #blackbooksbyblackauthors

2440 likes

A title image featuring the text "books by NATIVE AMERICAN AUTHORS to read this month and beyond" over a white brick wall with a pink lamp, stacked books, and a decorative pyramid.

A hand holds the book "Night of the Living Rez" by Morgan Talty, described as a debut short story collection about characters on the Penobscot reservation.

A hand holds the book "The Truth According to Ember" by Danica Nava, described as the first traditionally published Native authored rom-com featuring Native characters from the Chickasaw Nation.

books by Native American authors

November is Native American heritage month in the U.S. so I thought I'd take a moment to highlight some books by Native authors that are on my TBR. I'm especially excited about the rom-com! i might make this my last romance read of the year. Which book sticks out to you? #lemon8partner

353 likes

A stack of books is shown with the overlaid text "AUTHORS WHO WRITE THE SPICIEST BOOKS" in white and red lettering.

The book cover for "Pucking Sweet" by Emily Rath is displayed, featuring hockey skates on ice with a sunset background.

The book cover for "Sinners Anonymous Book One" by Somme Sketcher is shown, featuring an old rotary telephone on a dark background.

Authors who write the spiciest books

Who’s ur favorite spicy author? #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok

2626 likes

A book titled 'Promises & Pomegranates' by USA Today Bestselling Author Sav R. Miller, featuring pomegranates and flowers on a dark cover. The text 'SAV R MILLER' is overlaid at the top.

A book titled 'Butcher & Blackbird' by Brynne Weaver, with a pink and black cover featuring silhouettes and symbols. The text 'BRYNNE WEAVER' is overlaid at the top.

Authors who write the spiciest books

guys I’ve been in my sav r miller era, and rina kent era and it’s making me even more obsessed with dark romance lol 😭 #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #spiciestbooks #booktok #lemon8challenge

1547 likes

Check out these Black Authors

Check out your nearest Barnes and Noble for these must reads by your favorite black authors. Which books have your read, is reading or want to read? Lets talk about it ......

1076 likes

The image displays the title 'BOOKS BY PALESTINIAN AUTHORS' in green and black text, with three Palestinian flags. Three books are stacked on a white dresser next to a window, suggesting a reading list.

A hand holds the book 'Enter Ghost' by Isabella Hammad, described as literary fiction. The text explains the plot: a Palestinian woman in London returns to Jerusalem for a Hamlet adaptation.

A hand holds the book 'Salt Houses' by Hala Alyan, categorized as historical fiction. The text describes it as an intergenerational saga following a Palestinian family from the 1960s to modern day.

Fiction Books by Palestinian Authors

These last few months I've realized how little I know about Palestine and in turn, how few books I've read by Palestinian authors. Here are three books that I've read/are on my TBR! What books by Palestinian authors would you add to this list? #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #lem

1269 likes

MUST READS + Black Authors

#booktok #urbannovels #blackauthors #blackbookrecommendations #book

761 likes

A book stack background with a dark overlay featuring the text "Black Author Book Recs SWIPE" and a yellow Lemon8 character, indicating a book recommendation post.

The book "ASSEMBLY" by Natasha Brown on a gray surface. Text describes the plot: a black woman's existential crisis before a dinner party with her white boyfriend.

The book "HARLEM Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead, described as historical fiction, a heist, and family saga set in 1960s Harlem, about a furniture salesman named Ray Carney.

Book Recs From Black Authors! 🤩📚

February is Black History Month, and we wanted to share some great book recommendations from incredible Black authors! Shoutout to our lovely bookish community for sharing these great reads 💗 @serareadthat🌿📖🤠 @aubrei @Queen Neely @helenabythebook @Marnaysha @Bria Ha

1014 likes

A person in a fur coat and sunglasses sits between two tall stacks of books, holding a drink. The image has a text overlay 'Romance Books by Nigerian Authors' with a Nigerian flag and book icons.

A hand holds the book 'Broken: Not a Halal Love Story' by Fatima Bala, featuring an illustrated couple in a city skyline with the CN Tower. Quotes from London Post and New York Weekly are visible.

A hand holds the book 'Where We End & Begin' by Jane Igharo, showing an illustrated couple with a bridge and sunset background. A quote from Farrah Rochon is also visible on the cover.

Romance Books by Nigerian 🇳🇬 Authors that I highly recommend

Here are my favorite romance books by Nigerian authors #nemereads #romancebooks #nigerianauthors #nigerianromancebooks #janeigharo @Chineme

99 likes

Highly Anticipated Books from Black Authors - Pt 1

Every year, I do my best to find out what books are coming out and which ones come from writers from underrepresented backgrounds. Many of the “majority” do not read books from these writers, unless there’s much fanfare over the book, so I do my best to read books written by and about people wh

1492 likes

A stack of books on a white textured surface, including 'Terms and Conditions,' 'From Blood and Ash,' and 'Twisted Lies.' Overlay text reads 'authors who write the spiciest books,' highlighting authors known for romance novels.

The book cover for 'Icebreaker' by Hannah Grace, featuring an illustrated hockey player and a figure skater. Overlay text mentions 'Hannah Grace' and 'the Uber scene lives rents free in my head,' referring to a spicy scene.

The book cover for 'Neon Gods' by Katee Robert, depicting a dark, ornate chair with neon purple lighting. Overlay text states 'Katee Roberts' and 'If you've read any of her books you know,' implying her books are spicy.

authors who write the spiciest books

Y’all Ana huang writing that apple orchard scene was WILD AF and I’m here for it #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok #bookaesthetic #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs

1838 likes

A dark, ornate library interior with bookshelves and an arched doorway, featuring the title text 'horror Books by black authors' in red and white overlay.

The book cover for 'The Ballad of Black Tom' by Victor LaValle, showing a face with red text, set against a brick building. Accompanying text lists its numerous literary awards.

The book cover for 'Delicious Monsters' by Liselle Sambury, depicting a woman's face and a hand in a dark, misty forest. A quote describes it as a 'haunted house thriller'.

horror books by black authors 👻

🖤The Ballad of Black Tom: Charles Thomas Tester hustles to put food on the table, keep the roof over his father's head, from Harlem to Flushing Meadows to Red Hook. He knows what magic a suit can cast, the invisibility a guitar case can provide, and the curse written on his skin that attracts t

691 likes

A hand holds a stack of books against a textured white background, with the bold text 'Books that left me in SHAMBLES' overlaid, surrounded by sparkling graphic elements.

The book cover for 'We're All So Good at Smiling' by Amber McBride, featuring a face surrounded by flowers and butterflies, with text describing it as a surreal, poetic novel about mental health and magical realism.

The book cover for 'Friday Black' by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, displaying intricate black and gold artwork, accompanied by text describing it as a grotesque, satirical, and real collection of stories.

Books that left me in shambles by Black authors

Some books hit different… and by “different,” I mean they wrecked me. 😩💀 These stories had me staring at the wall, questioning everything. If you love books that leave you feeling emotionally unprepared, this list is for you. 📖 Freshwater – Akwaeke Emezi (Literary Fiction, Magical Realism) A su

757 likes

A bookstore display features numerous books by Black authors, with a sign titled "Black Voices in Fiction." An overlay reads "books by black authors in honor of it being Black History Month :)" and a "SWIPE" arrow.

The book "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson, a New York Times Bestseller, is shown. It's a multigenerational family drama about identity, secrets, and resilience, involving estranged siblings, a recorded message, and a Caribbean black cake.

The book "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones, a New York Times Bestseller, is shown. It's a poignant novel exploring love, commitment, and racial injustice, where a newlywed couple navigates tragedy and relationship complexities.

Black Books by Black Authors 🤎

some of my favorite books by black authors that l've read so far, but of you don't have to wait until BHM to read them :) #blackbooks #blackbooksmatter

1342 likes

Authors who write the spiciest books

I recently read “her soul to take” with very low expectations bc of the cover lol, and I’m blown away with how good the spice was #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok #bookaesthetic #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #bookb

655 likes

The book "God of Malice" by Rina Kent, featuring a dark cover with red foliage and pillars. The author's name "RINA KENT" is overlaid at the top.

The book "The Dixon Rule" by Elle Kennedy, showing a blonde woman in a cheerleading uniform on the cover. The author's name "ELLE KENNEDY" is overlaid at the top.

Authors who write the spiciest books

Here are some of my favorite authors who write rly good spice 🤭 Comment down below ur favorite spicy authors!! #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok

924 likes

6 scary books their authors regret writing

These scary books were big hits with readers. But their authors had second thoughts. Most are still great horror book recommendations and dark thriller book recs in the opinions of many. But maybe not all. What are your thoughts? #scarybooks #disturbingbooks #booksoflemon8 #booktok #hor

227 likes

BANNED book authors I recommend anyway

Defying bans with my favorite reads! Some books and authors have been banned in certain schools in the United States for their content. Here are some examples: - Ibi zoboi - Melissa Hart - Dashka Slater - Elana K. Arnold Sometimes, the most impactful stories are the ones that find

146 likes

3 MUST READ BOOKS BY BLACK AUTHORS📕

Concluding black history month with 3 of my favorite books of all time my incredibly brilliant black writers. Just finished Ring Shout lastnight and babyyy. Tens across the BOARD. Absolutely 💗 what are you guys’ favorites? Any next read suggestions? #fyp #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #bla

384 likes

8 authors you HAVE to read 👀

If you haven’t read any of these authors WHAT ARE YOU DOINGGGG???? You’re missing out!! Have i read every book on this list? No, but i will! More often than not, it only takes one book to put an author on my auto-buy list. Are all of these authors on my auto-buy list? No, but i think you should

68 likes

A hand holds four book spines by authors like Ana Huang, Hannah Grace, and Elle Kennedy, with the title "Authors who write the spiciest books" overlaid. A lit candle and a cherry-patterned hair clip are in the background on a white blanket.

A hand holds four black book spines by Sierra Simone: "Priest," "Midnight Mass," "Sinner," and "Saint," featuring floral designs. The author's name is overlaid on the image.

A hand holds four book spines by Ana Huang from the "Twisted" series: "Twisted Love," "Twisted Games," "Twisted Hate," and "Twisted Lies," with pastel-colored designs. The author's name is overlaid.

Authors who write the spiciest books

Sierra Simone and Sophie Lark are THE queens of writing spice. And recently Ana Huang with king of sloth 😩😩 #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok #bookaesthetic #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs

2747 likes

An overhead flat lay displays five small town romance books: 'Here and Now,' 'Crossroads,' 'Truly Madly Deeply,' 'Delicate Escape,' and 'Loving Romeo.' The books are arranged on a white knitted blanket alongside headphones, a candle, and beauty products, with a text overlay about reading slump recommendations.

A flat lay shows five small town romance books: 'Here and Now,' 'Crossroads,' 'Truly Madly Deeply,' 'Delicate Escape,' and 'Loving Romeo.' They are placed on a white knitted blanket with headphones, a 'Love Story' candle, and a phone case with stickers.

An overhead shot features five small town romance books: 'Here and Now,' 'Crossroads,' 'Truly Madly Deeply,' 'Delicate Escape,' and 'Loving Romeo.' The books are on a white knitted blanket, accompanied by headphones, a pink candle, and beauty items.

Small Romance Recs 🌸

Small town romance is a vast sub-genre of romance with soo many incredible authors. Authors like Devney Perry, Laura Pavlov& Corinne Michaels have spent majority of their careers writing small town successfully, while authors like Catherine Cowles & LJ Shen work it in within their niches

60 likes

A hand holds a stack of four books by Black authors: 'The Air He Breathes,' 'The Fire Between High & Lo' by Brittainy Cherry, 'Beautiful Broken Love' by Shanora Williams, and 'The World Around Us' by Lauren Lacey. The image is titled 'Amazon Black Authors Book haul'.

A hand holds 'The Air He Breathes' by Brittainy Cherry, featuring a light blue and purple feather cover design. A quote from Culturess is visible on the cover.

A hand holds 'The Fire Between High & Lo' by Brittainy Cherry, featuring a vibrant orange, pink, and purple cover. A quote from Elle Kennedy is visible on the cover.

Mini Amazon Book Haul by Black Authors📚

Here are 4 new books that I grabbed last month. Can’t wait to read them 🥰 #amazonbookhaul #bookhaul📚 #booksbyblackauthors #blackauthors #lemon8bookclub

191 likes

Fiction Books by Black Authors You Should Read

If you’re looking to add more powerful and beautifully written stories to your shelf, these books by Black authors are a must-read. From emotional dramas to unputdownable contemporary fiction, each one offers something special. 🌿 #bookrecommendations #blackauthor #fictionbooks #booktok #

418 likes

writers / authors

#fyp #writer #author #booktok #writersoflemon8

299 likes

An open book and a white mug with a dark beverage rest on a white blanket, with text overlay 'MY TOP 3 favorite thriller authors SWIPE'. This image introduces a post about favorite thriller authors.

A hand holds Megan Miranda's book 'Such a Quiet Place', featuring an aerial view of a house surrounded by trees. The image highlights the author Megan Miranda and a four-star rating.

A hand holds Freida McFadden's book 'The Coworker', which depicts an elevator door with blood splatter and a red high heel. The image features the author Freida McFadden and a four-star rating.

MUST READ AUTHORS!! 📖💕

over the past year I have found that thriller/mystery books are the only books I gravitate towards!! decided I would share my top three authors over the past year and why I love their books so much 😇 megan miranda — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the author perfectly encapsulates the true meaning of mystery and susp

178 likes

Black Women :Authors to Read 📚💁🏾‍♀️

Octavia Butler, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Kristina Forest, Kennedy Ryan My favorite black women authors from science fiction, romance, and more 🫶🏾🫶🏾 love all their books featured on my page #blackauthors #blackhistoryeveryday #lemon8bookclub #lemon #blackliterature

558 likes

A hand holds two open books in front of a bookshelf, with text overlay 'books by Palestinian authors' and a small Palestinian flag. The image introduces book recommendations from Palestinian authors.

A hand holds the book 'Squire' by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh, a graphic novel. Text describes it as a 'beautifully crafted graphic novel' with a 'sharp look at imperialism & colonialism,' and includes a quote about listening to stories and history.

A hand holds the book 'Against the Loveless World' by Susan Abulhawa. Text describes it as 'exquisitely written, heart-wrenching, and captivating,' and includes a quote about exiles and the earth never being steady.

book recs by palestinian authors

here are just two of the palestinian books i’ve been reading & recommending recently. (feel free to add your own in the comments!) against the loveless world by susan abulhawa is a deeply moving, emotional read that i couldn’t put down. squire by nadia shammas and sara alfageeh was engagi

1716 likes

Summer horror books by Black authors part 1

Black horror books to end your summer with (part 1): Bacchanal by Veronica G. Henry When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark check out my TikTok for the full video 📷♥️ #horrorbooks #blackbookrecommendations #blackauthors

1224 likes

TIPS FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS

Here are some tips for writing a novel! #writingabook #tips #howtowriteabook #author #writingexperience

197 likes

Books by Black Authors That I enjoyed reading 🙂📚⭐️

Books by Black Authors That I enjoyed reading 🙂📚⭐️ #blackauthors #BookTok #tiktok #books #tiktok

405 likes

Small Town romance series 📚

From two of my favourite authors! 💕 #smalltownromance #harlowjames #romancebookrecs #bookrecommendations #clairekingsley

21 likes

Two book covers, 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King and 'Tender Is the Flesh' by Agustina Bazterrica, with text describing how King found his book 'too dark' and Bazterrica felt nauseous writing hers.

Two book covers, 'Haunted' by Chuck Palahniuk and 'The Girl Next Door' by Jack Ketchum, with text explaining Palahniuk was disturbed by his writing and Ketchum's process 'nearly broke' him.

8 books that even terrified their authors

These scary books even terrified the authors who wrote them. Some great horror books and dark thriller books here. Some must-reads for your TBR list. If you’re looking fot book recommendations, might as well choose one of these grear novels! What other books belong on this list? Give you horror

442 likes

A collection of eight thriller novels by Natasha Preston, including titles like 'The Dare,' 'Awake,' 'The Island,' 'The Cabin,' 'The Haunting,' 'The Lake,' 'The Party,' and 'The Lost,' displayed neatly on a bookshelf.

Thriller Authors…

Who is your favorite thriller author? I really enjoy Natasha Preston books. Her writing style is easy to follow along, full of surprises and has me hooked that I end up reading all of her books so quickly. I need more thriller in my life, comment your favorite author and your favorite book b

361 likes

Support Independent Authors 🧡

“Indie Authors” are authors who publish a book all on their own without a publishing company. I love supporting indie authors and these are some books that are perfect for this time of year. #indieauthor #bookrecommendations #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge #bookwormsoflemon8 #re

168 likes

MUST READ Series by Female Black Authors 💅🏾

1. 🥷🏾⛓️‍💥Ethic by Ashley Antoinette Ezra “Ethic” Okafor is a man haunted by his past, striving to raise his children away from the shadows of his former life. But when his daughter, Morgan, faces a traumatic event, Ethic is drawn back into a world he thought he’d left behind. His quest for justi

660 likes

Three books are displayed, with the title 'authors who write the spiciest books' overlaid. Visible titles include 'BRUTAL' by Sophie Lark and 'HONEY CUT' by Sierra Simone, suggesting a list of authors known for spicy romance novels.

The book 'HONEY CUT' by USA Today Bestselling Author Sierra Simone is shown. An overlay states 'Sierra is the queen of spice,' highlighting the author's reputation for spicy romance.

The book 'HATE' by USA Today and International Bestselling Author Tate James is featured. The cover shows 'MADISON KATE • BOOK 1' and the author's name, with an overlay 'Tate James'.

authors who write the spiciest books

yall I forgot h.d carlton again 😭😭 #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok #bookaesthetic #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #bookboyfriend

1087 likes

An open book with text, overlaid with the title "6 books to read during BLACK HISTORY MONTH." The image highlights a selection of books by Black authors for Black History Month.

The book cover for "The NICKEL BOYS" by Colson Whitehead, categorized as historical fiction, about a teenage boy sent to a 'reform' school. A Lemon8 watermark is visible.

The book cover for "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" by Zora Neale Hurston, categorized as literary fiction, focusing on coming-of-age and self-discovery. A Lemon8 watermark is visible.

Must read books by Black authors 📖

In honor of Black History Month, I’m sharing 6 books by Black authors that I’ve read, love, and highly recommend! Drop your recs of books by Black authors in the comments. #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #booksoflemon8 #reading #bookre

30 likes

See more