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...
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...
Meet the Women Behind the Hottest Black Literary Events [Audio + Video]
Black Literary Events The Black literary event scene has exploded, with events happening across the country. From one-day signings to multi-day festivals, readers can meet their favorite authors one day and join them for pajama parties or brunches the next. For Black...
6 Black Mystery and Suspense Novels to Read During Spooky Season
Black Mystery and Suspense Novels I am not a spooky book reader, but now and then, an author will write something even a skeptic enjoys. Now, sis, I am afraid of my own shadow, but baby, I really enjoy a good mystery and suspense novel now and again. So let’s get...
7 Apps to Keep You Inspired as a Writer
Apps to Keep You Inspired as a Writer Some time ago, I shared on Twitter–yup, I said Twitter–how I haven’t been feeling much like an author these days, thanks to writer’s block. It seems like no matter how many ideas I thought I had, by the time I was supposed to be...
10 Black Romance Novels to Read This Fall
Black Romance Novels to Read in the Fall Fall is a great time to curl up with a few good books and snuggle in for some reading pleasure. A hot Black romance novel and a toddy are just what a girl needs on a comfortable evening. I've compiled a list to get you started...
A Trip to PG County With Author Lakita Wilson [Audio + Video]
A Trip to PG County With Author Lakita Wilson Lakita Wilson, is the author of several novels and non-fiction projects for children and young adults, including What Is Black Lives Matter?, a part of the New York Times Bestselling HQ Now series; Be Real, Macy Weaver, a...
