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Sister Souljah

The Coldest Winter Ever

For fans of 'God Don't Like Ugly', 'The Coldest Winter Ever' is a must-read. This urban fiction novel tells the story of Winter Santiaga, a young girl growing up in a wealthy and powerful family in Brooklyn, New York. When her father is arrested and their assets are seized, Winter is forced to survive on her own wit and cunning in a world of crime, drugs, and danger. The raw and gritty narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat, just like 'God Don't Like Ugly'.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

For those who enjoyed the rich and evocative setting of 'God Don't Like Ugly', 'The Color Purple' is a classic novel that explores the lives of African American women in the rural South during the early 20th century. The story follows Celie, a young girl who is forced into an abusive marriage and must find the strength and resilience to create a better life for herself and her family. The author's poetic and powerful prose will transport you to another time and place, and leave you with a deep appreciation for the human spirit.

Ann Petry

The Street

For those who appreciated the gritty and realistic portrayal of urban life in 'God Don't Like Ugly', 'The Street' is a classic novel that explores the struggles of a young African American woman in Harlem during the 1940s. The story follows Lutie Johnson, a single mother who is determined to provide a better life for her son, but faces numerous obstacles and setbacks along the way. The author's unflinching and compassionate writing will leave you with a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs of the human spirit.

Gloria Naylor

The Women of Brewster Place

If you enjoyed the interconnected stories and diverse characters in 'God Don't Like Ugly', you'll appreciate 'The Women of Brewster Place'. This novel follows the lives of seven African American women who live in a dilapidated apartment complex in a poor neighborhood. Through their struggles and triumphs, the author explores themes of race, gender, sexuality, and class, and shows how these women find strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The vivid and compelling writing will draw you into their world and leave you rooting for their success.

Toni Morrison

Sula

For those who appreciated the complex and nuanced portrayal of female friendship in 'God Don't Like Ugly', 'Sula' is a classic novel that explores the bond between two women who grow up together in a small Ohio town. The story follows Sula and Nel, who are inseparable as children, but whose lives take different paths as they grow older. The author's lyrical and powerful writing captures the beauty and complexity of their relationship, and raises questions about identity, community, and the meaning of life.

Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

If you were moved by the themes of resilience and empowerment in 'God Don't Like Ugly', you'll be inspired by 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'. This memoir follows the author's childhood in the Jim Crow South, and her struggle to find her voice and identity in a world that seeks to silence and marginalize her. The author's honest and eloquent writing will leave you with a deep appreciation for the human spirit and the power of storytelling.

Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye

For those who appreciated the exploration of beauty, identity, and self-worth in 'God Don't Like Ugly', 'The Bluest Eye' is a classic novel that challenges conventional notions of beauty and belonging. The story follows Pecola, a young African American girl who is obsessed with the idea of blue eyes and blonde hair, and the impact of this obsession on her self-esteem and relationships. The author's poetic and powerful writing will leave you with a deep understanding of the complexities of identity and the human condition.

Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God

If you enjoyed the rich and evocative language of 'God Don't Like Ugly', you'll be captivated by 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. This novel follows the life of Janie Crawford, a young African American woman who is searching for love and identity in a world that seeks to define and limit her. The author's lyrical and poetic writing captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the human spirit, and will leave you with a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human heart.