Carl Weber Reading Order
12 series Β· 86 books Β· Born 1964
Carl Weber is a prolific American author, publisher, and entertainment entrepreneur who has built a substantial catalog spanning multiple interconnected series since 2000. His works, which blend drama with elements of mystery and suspense, have achieved significant crossover success, with several of his novels adapted into feature films and television productions. Beyond his writing, Weber has shaped the African American publishing landscape through his ownership of Urban Books and the now-closed Urban Knowledge bookstore chain, establishing himself as both a creative force and industry leader in contemporary fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2002β2003)
Carl Weber's two-book anthology series consists of Black Silk and A Dollar and a Dream, published between 2002 and 2003. These nonfiction collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Black Silk. The series is complete with no additional volumes planned.
Start with Black Silk and read in order.
Start this series with Black Silk
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Black Silk |
| 2 | A Dollar and a Dream |
Big Girls Book Club Series
Complete3 books (2008β2010)
Carl Weber's complete Big Girls Book Club series spans three novels published between 2008 and 2010, following the interconnected lives of a group of women navigating relationships, secrets, and personal growth. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Something on the Side, followed by Big Girls Do Cry, and concluding with Torn Between Two Lovers. Each installment builds on the relationships and storylines established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for maximum engagement with the characters' evolving journeys.
Start with Something on the Side and read in order.
Start this series with Something on the Side
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Something on the Side |
| 2 | Big Girls Do Cry |
| 3 | Torn Between Two Lovers |
Black Hamptons Series
Ongoing2 books (2022β2025)
Carl Weber's Black Hamptons series comprises two books published between 2022 and 2025, with the series ongoing. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Black Hamptons followed by Gentrification. This non-fiction series explores themes relevant to contemporary American communities and social change.
Start with Black Hamptons and read in order.
Start this series with Black Hamptons
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Black Hamptons |
| 2 | Gentrification |
Carl Weber's Kingpin Series
Ongoing22 books (2015β2025)
Carl Weber's Kingpin is an ongoing collaborative series featuring twenty books published between 2015 and 2024. Each installment focuses on a different city's criminal underworld, written by various authors including Nikki Turner, Treasure Hernandez, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Miami by Nikki Turner. With entries spanning locations from Miami to Jamaica to Los Angeles, this multi-author series explores interconnected stories across America's urban landscape.
Start with Miami(By: Nikki Turner), the first of 20 books in the Carl Weber's Kingpin series.
Start this series with Miami(By: Nikki Turner)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Miami(By: Nikki Turner) |
| 2 | Philadelphia(By: Brittani Williams) |
| 3 | The Dirty South(By: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 4 | ATL(By: Brick,Storm) |
| 5 | Charlotte(By: Blake Karrington) |
| 6 | Chicago(By: Silk Smooth) |
| 7 | Cleveland(By: Brandi Johnson) |
| 8 | Oklahoma City(By: Clifford Spud Johnson) |
| 9 | St. Louis(By: Keisha Ervin) |
| 10 | Dallas(By: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 11 | Houston(By: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 12 | Jamaica(By: Racquel Williams) |
| 13 | Los Angeles(By: C.N. Phillips) |
| 14 | The Bronx(By: MarcusWeber) |
| 15 | Detroit(By: Michel Moore) |
| 16 | Raleigh-Durham(By: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 17 | Snitch(By: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 18 | The Girls of South Beach(By: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 19 | The Ultimate Hustle(By: T. Friday) |
| 20 | West Coast(By: Raynesha Pittman) |
| 21 | Charlotte: Part 2(By: Blake Karrington) |
| 22 | The Ultimate Hustle 2(By: T. Friday) |
Church Series
Complete4 books (2005β2009)
Carl Weber's Church series consists of four complete novels published between 2005 and 2009, following characters connected to a church community through interconnected storylines. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with So You Call Yourself A Man and continuing through The Preacher's Son, The First Lady, and Up to No Good. Each installment builds on the relationships and conflicts established in previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully understanding the narrative arc.
Start with So You Call Yourself A Man, the first of 4 books in the Church series.
Start this series with So You Call Yourself A Man
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | So You Call Yourself A Man |
| 2 | The Preacher's Son |
| 3 | The First Lady |
| 4 | Up to No Good |
Full Figured Series
Likely Complete20 books (2011β2023)
The Full Figured series is an anthology collection of 18 books edited by Carl Weber, featuring various authors contributing standalone stories. Published between 2011 and 2023, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. Each volume contains works by different writers, making each book accessible as an independent read while allowing readers to explore the broader collection across the entire series.
Start with Full Figured 1(By: Brenda Hampton,La Jill Hunt), the first of 18 books in the Full Figured series.
Start this series with Full Figured 1(By: Brenda Hampton,La Jill Hunt)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Full Figured 1(By: Brenda Hampton,La Jill Hunt) |
| 2 | Full Figured 2(By: Alexis Nicole,Trista Russell) |
| 3 | Full Figured 3(By: Brenda Hampton) |
| 4 | Full Figured 4(By: Anna J.) |
| 5 | Full Figured 4(By: Anna J.,Anna J.) |
| 6 | Full Figured 5(By: Brenda Hampton,Rose Jackson-Beavers) |
| 7 | Full Figured 6(By: Eric Pete) |
| 8 | Full Figured 7(By: Nikki Rashan,Ni'chelle Genovese) |
| 9 | Full Figured 8(By: Treasure Hernandez,Skyy) |
| 10 | Full Figured 9(With: Michel Moore) |
| 11 | Full Figured 10(By: Anna Black) |
| 12 | Full Figured 11(By: Treasure Hernandez,Katt) |
| 13 | Full Figured 12(By: C.N. Phillips,La Jill Hunt) |
| 14 | Full Figured 13(By: Katt) |
| 15 | Full Figured 14(By: La Jill Hunt,Latoya Chandler) |
| 16 | Full Figured 15(By: Honey) |
| 17 | Full Figured 15(By: Honey,Anna J.) |
| 18 | Full Figured 16(By: La Jill Hunt,Kamaryn Hunt) |
| 19 | Full Figured 17(By: Niko Michelle,Brandie Davis) |
| 20 | Full Figured 18(By: La Jill Hunt,Monica Walters) |
Influence Series
Complete2 books (2018β2020)
Carl Weber's complete Influence series consists of two non-fiction books published between 2018 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Influence followed by Death on the Beach. This two-book collection explores themes relevant to Weber's established body of non-fiction work.
Start with Influence and read in order.
Start this series with Influence
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Influence |
| 2 | Death on the Beach |
Lookin' For Luv Series
Complete4 books (2000β2004)
The Lookin' For Luv series consists of four complete books published between 2000 and 2004, authored by Carl Weber. These non-fiction works should be read in publication order, beginning with Lookin' For Luv and continuing through Married Men, Baby Momma Drama, and Player Haters. The series explores contemporary relationships and social dynamics through Carl Weber's distinctive perspective.
Start with Lookin' For Luv, the first of 4 books in the Lookin' For Luv series.
Start this series with Lookin' For Luv
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lookin' For Luv |
| 2 | Married Men |
| 3 | Baby Momma Drama |
| 4 | Player Haters |
Soulmates Dissipate Series
Complete8 books (2000β2010)
This eight-book series by Mary B. Morrison, published between 2000 and 2010, follows interconnected characters through relationship dramas and personal struggles. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Soulmates Dissipate and concluding with Darius Jones, to fully understand the evolving storylines and character development across all titles.
Start with Soulmates Dissipate(By: Mary B. Morrison), the first of 8 books in the Soulmates Dissipate series.
Start this series with Soulmates Dissipate(By: Mary B. Morrison)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Soulmates Dissipate(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 2 | Never Again Once More(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 3 | He's Just a Friend(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 4 | Somebody's Gotta Be on Top(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 5 | Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 6 | She Ain't the One(With: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 7 | When Somebody Loves You Back(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
| 8 | Darius Jones(By: Mary B. Morrison) |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2013β2026)
Carl Weber wrote three standalone novels between 2013 and 2017 in the non-fiction genre. Read them in publication order beginning with The Man in 3B, followed by The Doctor Is In and Man on the Run. This complete series consists of independent entries that do not require prior knowledge to enjoy individually.
Start with The Man in 3B and read in order.
Start this series with The Man in 3B
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Man in 3B |
| 2 | The Doctor Is In |
| 3 | Man on the Run |
| 4 | Dating to Die(With: C.N. Phillips) |
The Choir Director Series
Complete2 books (2011β2014)
Carl Weber's Choir Director series consists of two complete novels published between 2011 and 2014. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Choir Director followed by The Choir Director 2. The series explores themes within church communities through Weber's signature narrative style.
Start with The Choir Director and read in order.
Start this series with The Choir Director
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Choir Director |
| 2 | The Choir Director 2 |
The Family Business Series
Ongoing13 books (2012β2024)
Carl Weber's Family Business series comprises thirteen books published between 2012 and 2024, with the saga still ongoing. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Family Business and continuing through the most recent installment, The Family Business 7. Weber collaborated with various co-authors throughout the series, including Eric Pete, Treasure Hernandez, La Jill Hunt, and others, with several standalone novels interspersed among the main numbered entries.
Start with The Family Business(With: Eric Pete), the first of 13 books in the The Family Business series.
Start this series with The Family Business(With: Eric Pete)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Family Business(With: Eric Pete) |
| 2 | The Family Business 2(With: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 3 | To Paris with Love |
| 4 | The Family Business 3(With: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 5 | Grand Opening(With: Eric Pete) |
| 6 | No More Mr. Nice Guy(With: Stephanie Covington) |
| 7 | Grand Opening 2(With: Treasure Hernandez) |
| 8 | The Family Business 4(With: La Jill Hunt) |
| 9 | Trouble in Rio(With: M.T. Pope) |
| 10 | The Family Business 5(With: La Jill Hunt) |
| 11 | The Education of Nevada Duncan(With: C.N. Phillips) |
| 12 | The Family Business 6(With: La Jill Hunt) |
| 13 | The Family Business 7(With: La Jill Hunt) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carl Weber written?
- Carl Weber has written 86 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Carl Weber series?
- Here are the first books in Carl Weber's series: Anthologies: Black Silk; Big Girls Book Club: Something on the Side; Black Hamptons: Black Hamptons; Carl Weber's Kingpin: Miami(By: Nikki Turner); Church: So You Call Yourself A Man.
- What order should I read Carl Weber's books?
- We recommend reading Carl Weber's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carl Weber still writing new books?
- Yes, Carl Weber has 3 ongoing series: Black Hamptons, Carl Weber's Kingpin, The Family Business.

