Four Black Romance Novels Paired With Black Romance Films
Black Romance Novels and Black Romance Films Sistah Girls, let’s talk! Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re reading a bomb book and the next thing you know you’re thinking, “Hey, this reminds me of so and so from that one movie?” As someone whose mind...
Five Black Authors Who Changed My Life
Black Authors Who Changed My Life Sistah Girls, from the first time I was able to read a full sentence by myself, I knew that literature and I were going to be lifelong friends. Of course in school, there was a required reading list pinpointing authors such as...
Intisar’s Black Fantasy Romance List
Happy October Sistah Girls! Fall, or autumn if you’re fancy, is my favorite season of the year. I like the medium-cold weather, wearing cozy clothes, and getting into atmospheric reads. Check out my October TBR (to be read) featuring fantasy romances. These picks...
Book Review: Filter House by Nisi Shawl
Filter House by Nisi Shawl October is Black Speculative Fiction Month. The speculative fiction genre covers anything that explores a setting that is not “the real world.” Spec fic is not only science fiction and fantasy, but horror and any writing that imagines a...
Short Story: Shadow Killer by Janyne A. Langlois [Readers Vote]
Instructions: Read the short story and once you’re done (scroll to the end of the story) VOTE on whether this story should be turned into a novel or novella. And if you don’t think the author should keep going, we have a choice for that too. "Shadow Killer" The...
10 Books About Serena Williams That You Should Read
Sistah Girls, Serena Williams is the greatest athlete of all time–full stop. We watched as the young girl from Compton rise to fame because of her outstanding athleticism in the game of tennis. Williams has won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman...
5 Black Authors Who Changed My Life
Black Authors Who Changed My Life Sistah Girls, when I first discovered Black authors, I was elated to find books written by people who looked like me. And for those readers who always had the benefit of reading about Black love, you are fortunate. Some of you are...
10 Black Romance Novels to Read in September
Sistah Girls, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, we are beginning to experience cooler nights and Starbucks has pumpkin spice on the shelves. That means Fall is right up the block. I've been reading a lot of series since the beginning of August and as we...
Book Review: Changing Seasons by Chelsea Maria
Changing Seasons by Chelsea Maria Changing Seasons is a story of love, forgiveness, and growth. There’s also a lesson about setting boundaries within your relationships, including family. The story begins with Paxton and Jacolby graduating college together. From...
8 Unforgettable Church Girls in Black Romance
Sistah Girls, Beyonce's new album Renaissance has been heating up the charts since its release back in July. The album is filled with great songs, but the song I love the most is "Church Girl." This song has been at the center of controversy with some pastors and...