Despite the threat of book bans and the disinvestment in marginalized stories, the bookshelves at your local bookstore will still be lined with Black stories this spring. Dozens of Black authors are turning their struggles, triumphs and unique journeys into Black memoirs that will inspire you all year long. From Hollywood matriarch Tina Knowles to civil rights activist Tamika Mallory, their personal diaries will become open books filled with triumph and tragedy.
Black Memoirs And Biographies Spring 2025
Memoirs can be messy tell-alls (and we love those too), or they can also be meaningful sources of inspiration. There’s no shortage of powerful memoirs available this season. Delve into the depths of what it takes to raise superstars, the road to building a beauty empire, and tales of self-love and championship that leap off the page. Here are seven Black books to add to your reading list this spring.
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1. Matriarch: A Memoir – Tina Knowles (April 22, 2025)
Ms. Tina Knowles is peeling back the veil on her life story in the upcoming memoir, Matriarch. Between the binds, she’ll share how she built a family full of talented and tenacious daughters. Knowles has been a central figure in the entertainment industry for decades. But outside of the occasional classy clap back or cute corny joke time, we’ haven’t gotten to hear from her often—I’ve barely heard her story. Fans can expect wise lessons and legacy come to life in this memoir.
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