Can you name a few best selling African American novels and their significance?

Sure. 'A Duke by Default' by Alyssa Cole is a great start. It's a charming story that's easy to get into and gives a good taste of African American romance. The characters are engaging and the plot is interesting.

One of the best - selling African American novels is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. It tells a powerful story of an African - American woman's struggle through letters. Another is 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison. It's a haunting tale of slavery and its aftermath. 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family' by Alex Haley is also very popular. It traces a family's history from Africa to America during the era of slavery.

The novel 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas was also very popular in 2017. It deals with important social issues like racism and police brutality, which made it resonate with a lot of readers.

Well, 'Ghost Summer: Stories' by Tananarive Due is a collection of horror stories that are deeply influenced by African American folklore and history. Each story has its own brand of horror, whether it's ghosts, curses or other supernatural elements, and Due's writing style really brings these stories to life in a spooky and engaging way.

One of the best - selling African American romance novels is 'The Wedding' by Dorothy West. It beautifully captures the essence of love and relationships within the African American community during a particular era.

Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' is another. It's a beautifully written novel that has influenced modern literature with its rich portrayal of African American culture, especially in the rural South. The way it tells the story of Janie Crawford's search for love and self - identity has been an inspiration for many contemporary writers dealing with themes of race, gender, and personal growth.

Yes. 'The Book Thief' was one of the best selling teen novels in 2006. It tells a beautiful and sad story during the war. 'Eragon' was also very popular. It's a great fantasy story for teens who like adventures with dragons and magic. And of course, 'Twilight' which started a huge franchise. It's all about the relationship between Bella and Edward, a human and a vampire, which attracted a lot of teen readers.

Another one is 'Me Before You'. This novel was also popular in 2017. It tells the story of a young woman who becomes a caretaker for a quadriplegic man. Their relationship evolves in unexpected ways, with themes of love, sacrifice, and the value of life.

Sure. 'Black Hammer' was quite popular in 2018. It had a unique art style and an engaging story that combined elements of classic superhero comics with a more down - to - earth, small - town setting.

Sure. 'The Gathering' by Anne Enright is a well - known best - selling Irish novel. It won the Man Booker Prize. Another is 'The Sea' by John Banville. It's a beautifully written novel with deep themes. And 'Star of the Sea' by Joseph O'Connor, which is set during the Great Famine in Ireland.