Book Review: Engaging the Enemy by Reese Ryan [Spoiler Free]
Engaging the Enemy by Reese Ryan The story was a nice addition to this author's collection of novels. In this story, the genre is friends to lovers, which is one of my favorites. A subtle and sexy enemy at that! Grab your favorite drink and let’s dig into this tasty...
Short Story: Koffee Addict by Bella Jay [Readers Vote]
Koffee Addict by Bella Jay The bell dinged and I couldn't move fast enough from my current seat into the one across from her. Her eyes stayed glued to the book resting in her palms just as they'd been for the past twenty minutes. I'd spotted her the moment she'd...
Book Review: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
[Tweet ""If it's Ms. Galiano, I'm safe. If it's not, I have to hope it's another teacher who gives a damn about the quiet girls in the corner." -Xiomara Batista, The Poet X."] Reading The Poet X was like taking a stroll down memory lane, I could see images of my own...
10 Things I Learned from Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble
al·go·rithm /ˈalɡəˌriT͟Həm/ noun A process or set of set rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. Sistahs, I don't know about you, but I try my best to avoid negative social media engagements. I do this to...
10 Books To Read During Black History Month
Black History Month is in full swing, there are panel discussions, television shows, films, and a slew of other events centered around celebrating our blackness and our history. It can be hard to figure out where to begin if you want to celebrate Black History Month,...
3 Black Romance Authors To Try In February
Three Black Romance Authors You Should Check Out! I hope you all remember some of the names from the list from 2018. If not, it’s okay; you’ll learn to listen to good advice one day. Although the three authors in this review may not be from the previous lists of...
Book Review: Snowflake by Nia Forrester [Spoiler Free]
4 STAR Review for Snowflake by Nia Forrester ‘Something about his posture didn’t call to mind slumber, but collapse. Like someone who had been running hard and fast for so long, that finally exhausted, they could run no further.’ - Inner Monologue of Asha Kaleem...
BOOK REVIEW: Truce by Ms. Bam and Anjela Day [Spoiler Free]
2 STAR Quick Spoiler Free Review of Truce by Ms. Bam and Anjela Day Me hoping and praying and wishing I found a good read in the midst of a drought. Truce- /troos/submit Noun an agreement between two enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time....
Books, Brunch, and Abantu Audio
Books, Brunch, and Abantu Audio Last Saturday, I was invited to a really dope event called Books and Brunch at the awesome coffee shop, Hot and Cool Cafe, located on 4331 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles California. Books and Brunch is an event that the Hot and Cool Cafe...
Interview with Jazmen Greene Founder of Literally Black ‘The Home of Black Lit Reviews’
Have you ever wanted to purchase a book but couldn't decide? And even with the help of Amazon reviews you still found yourself trying to figure out if your coins would be worth it. Well, that's where Jazmen Greene and other black book reviewers come in. Jazmen Greene...