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Score - Kennedy Ryan
Score - Kennedy Ryan
You never forget your first love. Isn't that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn't simply miss Wright "Monk" Bellamy when they parted ways in college.... Read more...
January Book Of The Month - A Love Song for Ricki Wilde - Tia Williams
January Book Of The Month - A Love Song for Ricki Wilde - Tia Williams
The daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, Ricki Wilde is the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a different, more exciting life awaits her. When she moves into a... Read more...
Book of the Week - Jan 19 - 24- Hair Love -Matthew A. Cherry
Book of the Week - Jan 19 - 24- Hair Love -Matthew A. Cherry
Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra... Read more...
March 31 - April 5 Top Ten Books
March 31 - April 5 Top Ten Books
1) The McClain Brothers - Alexandria House  2) Butterfly Series - Ashley Antoinette  3) Grip Trilogy- Kennedy Ryan  4) Seven Days In June - Tia Williams  5) Becoming - Michelle... Read more...
Pre-oder This Cold Be Us - Kennedy Ryan
Pre-oder This Cold Be Us - Kennedy Ryan
We are only about six weeks away from This Could Be Us, and the feedback is pouring in. It's a big deal to get a starred review from trade publications like Publisher's Weekly. Before I Let... Read more...
28 Books for 28 days – Black History Month 2023
28 Books for 28 days – Black History Month 2023
As we say goodbye to Black History Month 2023, here is a recap of our 28 books for 28 days. Even though Black history month is over, these books are... Read more...
From being part of someone else’s Black history to creating her own Black History
From being part of someone else’s Black history to creating her own Black History
Destiny Udoh, founder and editor of Midnight Magazine shared her journey with us from what started as an impulsive idea to the successful launching of a magazine Read more...
Unpacking the Damsel in Dis-Stress with author Gem C. Collie
Unpacking the Damsel in Dis-Stress with author Gem C. Collie
There’s a saying that “everyone has a story that will break your heart”, but just because a story breaks hearts doesn’t diminished its significance or its purpose. Living in your... Read more...
New Releases from Shay Davis, Shvonne Latrice, B. Love, Alexandria House & Kimberly Brown
New Releases from Shay Davis, Shvonne Latrice, B. Love, Alexandria House & Kimberly Brown
I'll make you love me -Shay Davis Age ain’t nothing but a number until Philomena Brandt finds herself falling in love with someone almost half her age. Jamir is everything she... Read more...
Women History Month 2023 – 31 Days, 31 Books, 31 Black Authors
Women History Month 2023 – 31 Days, 31 Books, 31 Black Authors
As we say goodbye to Women’s History Month 2023, here is a recap of our 31 books for 31 days from 31 authors. Even though Women’s history month is over,... Read more...
Scratching the surface of institutional and systemic racism in Canada: A personal take
Scratching the surface of institutional and systemic racism in Canada: A personal take
This piece was originally written in 2021 for my Social Policy class. Thought I would share. This is my personal perspective, my experience, my truth. Read more...
Talking mindfulness, colouring books and affirmation with Author Mercedes Osakwe
Talking mindfulness, colouring books and affirmation with Author Mercedes Osakwe
Mindfulness, Emotional well being, Mental health; whatever name you prefer regarding your mental self it is imperative and just as important to take care of one’s mental as much as... Read more...