Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Books in Order

Questlove traces the history of Soul Train through its performers, dancers and host Don Cornelius. Hundreds of photographs accompany an account of the television show's influence on popular music, fashion and the presentation of Black culture.

Questlove talks with ten innovative American chefs about how they create and how cooking shapes their understanding of the world. Their conversations connect food with culture, history and artistic practice, exploring ideas that extend well beyond the kitchen.

Questlove assembles an imagined potluck with favorite recipes from chefs, musicians and entertainers. Pairing contributors with songs that reflect their creative personalities, he explores the connections between food, music and the pleasures of bringing people together.

Questlove examines American history through popular music from 1971 onward. Combining cultural analysis with memories of his own listening life, he explores how songs and movements illuminate changing ideas about race, identity and the country itself.

Questlove traces hip-hop's first fifty years through influential recordings, overlooked innovators and his own experiences as a listener and musician. His account connects the genre's creative evolution with the cultural forces that shaped its rise.

Questlove invites children to notice the beginnings of their own ideas and follow where curiosity leads. Lyrical text and Sean Qualls's illustrations explore imagination, creative confidence and the many ways a small thought can develop.