Sadeqa Johnson on Keeper of Lost Children (Podcast Audio + Video)
Sadeqa Johnson on Keeper of Lost Children I was first introduced to Sadeqa Johnson’s work through a recommendation from a mentor in the publishing industry. The book? Yellow Wife. I was not big on Historical Fiction, but something about the synopsis and, low-key, the...
10 Must-Read Books by Black Authors to Start the New Year
Black Authors to Start the New Year Sistah Girls, the new year is here, and every year our book club gets asked the same question: What books should I start the new year off with? It's always hard to answer because first there's reading by genre, and everyone knows...
Short Story: Whiskey Blues by K. McCoy (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. "Whiskey Blues" by K....
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Short Story: Her Name was Grace by Ginger Bea [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. "Her Name was Grace" by...
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Short Story: Little Sea Crab by E.A. Noble [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. "Little Sea Crab" "And...
Reading as Resistance: How Black Women Use Literature for Healing and Activism
Reading as Resistance Happy Merry Kwanzmas Sistah Girls! The last month of this year is upon us. Cold weather and early sunsets make this the perfect time for staying indoors, lounging in your cozy clothes, and making a dent in your TBR. Unfortunately for me, ya girl...
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Building a Book Community with Jordan Hernandez of Completely Booked [Audio + Video]
Building a Book Community with Jordan Hernandez In this episode, I sat down with Jordan Hernandez of Completely Booked to talk about her journey as a book influencer and community builder in the literary space. Jordan decided to share her love of reading by simply...
Book Review: Love Hurts: Lessons In Love Series by Genesis Woods
Love Hurts: Lessons In Love Series by Genesis Woods Sistah Girls, I had a wonderful time with the numerous fascinating books I've read over the past few months. I am not a huge fan of excessive drama series unless it is good drama. Occasionally, I encounter books that...
8 Black BookTubers You Should Follow
Black BookTubers BookTube is my jam–full stop. On any given Sunday, you can find me watching/listening to a BookTuber while I'm cleaning or folding clothes after doing laundry. From book hauls, reviews, reading wrap-ups, to the vlogs when they are going to the...
Book Review: King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby
King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby At this point, it's safe to say that S. A. Cosby can't miss! He is a master at creating morally gray characters, and King of Ashes' Atlanta-based financial advisor, Roman Carruthers, might be my favorite. After learning his father is in a...
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