Books Recommended by Dave Chappelle
Black Is the New White
Paul Mooney
Source: "[Richard Pryor] meant so much to me. [He] was the real King of Comedy. Then I found out [this author] was the writer behind my idol!" - Dave Chappelle
Pimp
The Story of My Life
Iceberg Slim
Source: "Written by a black American who was a pimp in the 40s." - Dave Chappelle
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Source: "My favorite book of all time." - Dave Chappelle
FAQ
Did Dave Chappelle recommend all these books?
Not necessarily. This book list has Dave Chappelle must-read recommendations, but it also has a mix of mentions and suggestions.
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Every suggestion made by Dave Chappelle is validated by our editors. You can find the sources to the recommendations linked next to the books.
Did Dave Chappelle actually create this list?
No. This reading list was curated by our editors based on confirmed mentions from Dave Chappelle, the sources are made available under each recommendation.
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