# Black Fiction University where we deep-dive into the books, movies, and shows that shape Black culture. Watch Parties every Thursday night at 8PM! Book Club Meetings Last Thursday of the month at 7 PM! Subscribe for updates and reminders! Page: Feed: --- ## [Black Thriller Studies: The Making of a Complex Killer](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/black-thriller-studies-the-making) _2026-08-06 路 Black Fiction University_ A Masterclass with Author Eriq La Salle [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210087743/9606ec1220372d3fd3c023cac4857089.mp3) ## [10 Black Indie Books & Movies to Add to Your List](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/10-black-indie-books-and-movies-to) _2026-07-30 路 Black Fiction University_ + August Releases & a Big Announcement 馃帀 ## [Black Fiction University July Spotlight](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/black-fiction-university-july-spotlight) _2026-07-16 路 Black Fiction University_ Atlanta Book & Film Club, Tubi Essay & Recommendations, + More. ## [10 Books & 5 Movies for Black Fiction University's July Course](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/10-books-5-movies-for-black-fiction) _2026-07-02 路 Black Fiction University_ + Black Book & Movie Releases ## [Your BFU Subscription](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/your-bfu-subscription) _2026-06-16 路 Black Fiction University_ 馃毃 Important Updates 馃毃 ## [Urban Fiction: It's cool when they do it.](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/urban-fiction-its-cool-when-they) _2026-06-11 路 Black Fiction University_ + Our Urban Books & Movies List ## [11 movies and 6 Books for Studying Black Romance](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/11-movies-and-6-books-for-studying) _2026-05-07 路 Black Fiction University_ + Subscriber Survey ## [6 Books & 7 Movies Recommended by 2 Award-Winning Authors](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/6-books-and-7-movies-recommended) _2026-04-16 路 Black Fiction University_ Historical Fiction Unit Recap ## [Don't Forget this Talented Black Woman: With Love from Harlem 馃摎](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/dont-forget-this-talented-black-woman) _2026-02-28 路 Black Fiction University_ 馃摉 Author Chat Tonight at 5 PM! ## [Reminder: BFU Book Club Tonight!](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/reminder-bfu-book-club-tonight) _2026-01-31 路 Black Fiction University_ Yellow Wife Discussion | 5 PM via Zoom ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PlW2b6Rs0qjU) _2026-01-31 路 **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [8 Topics to Explore while rewatching Eve鈥檚 Bayou With Your Adult Brain](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/8-topics-to-explore-while-rewatching) _2026-01-22 路 Black Fiction University_ 馃巵Giveaway Winners 馃幀 Watch Party Tonight at 8 PM ## [30 Books and 30 Movies on BFU鈥檚 Historical Fiction Syllabus](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/30-books-and-30-movies-on-bfus-historical) _2026-01-08 路 Black Fiction University_ 馃嵖 Next Watch Party Tonight at 8PM EST. ## [Kim Fields, ReShonda Tate & Rasheed Newson on Adapting Black Books to Screen.](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/kim-fields-reshonda-tate-and-rasheed) _2025-10-23 路 Black Fiction University_ Black Book Bash Panel Recap ## [馃幀 Lady Sings the Blues Watch Party Tonight at 8PM EST](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/lady-sings-the-blues-watch-party) _2025-09-04 路 Black Fiction University_ Plus New HBO Docu Series & Book Club Pick! ## [Quick Updates: Tonight鈥檚 Discussion Cancelled + Survey for September](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/quick-updates-tonights-discussion) _2025-08-28 路 Black Fiction University_ Please use the Substack app to vote! ## [Black Fiction University Paid Subscriber Update](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/black-fiction-university-paid-subscriber) _2025-08-25 路 Black Fiction University_ Thank you for your support. ## [20 Black Books Optioned for Film & TV (and How You Can Help)](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/20-black-books-optioned-for-film) _2025-08-25 路 Black Fiction University_ + The Adaptation Process Explained ## [12 Movies and 3 Books for Black Fiction University's Fall Semester](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/12-movies-and-3-books-for-black-fiction) _2025-07-31 路 Black Fiction University_ Don't forget to tune in for Beloved in just a few! (8PM EST.) ## [BFU Unpacks Tyler Perry's Complicated Legacy in Black Cinema](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/bfu-unpacks-tyler-perrys-complicated) _2025-07-10 路 Black Fiction University_ From Madea & Straw to films like Six Triple Eight. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9SIijJTSvLLY) _2025-07-10 路 **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [5 Black Fiction Books for Juneteenth + Watch Party Updates](https://blackfictionuniversity.substack.com/p/5-black-fiction-books-for-juneteenth) _2025-06-19 路 Black Fiction University_ Join Us Tonight!