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...
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...
What Fire Brings: A Thriller by Rachel Howzell Hall What Fire Brings: A Thriller is the first story I’ve read by Rachel Howzell Hall, I received an advanced copy of this suspenseful mystery and enjoyed every page. The way the story began, I expected hairpin...
Sistah Girls, the cornerstone to get me to reread a book is often a twist in the story, a dramatic encounter, or an unexpected scene. A little drama is a good thing. Sometimes, I like a little sexy drama or cuteness drama. You get my point, but these novels that...
Tiffany D. Jackson is a New York Times Bestselling author, and NAACP Image Award nominee. She has received wide acclaim for reimagining classic stories or true crime cases and delivering them with jaw-dropping plot twists, that unveil the harsh realities of the Black...
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Fun Fact: I adore classical music. It’s my music of choice when I’m working, and I’m even a classically trained singer—hello mezzo-soprano. Still, neither of these things helps me when I pick up a violin. As much as I’m...
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.