Sistah Girls, ya favorite Midwest Gypsy took time to read Shelda Sauls’ friends-to-lovers novel, GASP. Y’all know how this goes; take a moment to read the synopsis and then we’ll chat. “Monica Harris is a successful hairstylist with her own thriving salon in San...
Book Review: When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk Sistah Girls, I think we know that Joan Morgan is correct when she says that “sisterhood ain’t sainthood”; it can be hard. But you wouldn’t know it from watching all the movies about...
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie Sistah Girls, are you looking for a novel that is funny, well-fleshed out and with more than a sprinkle of African culture, then, I’ve got you. Now, I’ll keep it real with you, I have a taste for stories with lots of...
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Fed up with the isolation and microaggressions, she’s thrilled when Harlem-born and bred Hazel starts working...
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...
Sistah Girls! You all know how committed I am to my fermented grapes. Well, we’re going to switch things up for today and pour us a shot or two…okay maybe three, while telling you about my latest read His Majesty: A King’s Town Novella by Shon. Take...
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.