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10 Book Releases by Black Authors to Get Excited For in 2025

January 16, 2025

Horrific dreams of dying siblings! Sex with the ex! Scandalous family revelations! Yes, that’s how Black authors are kicking of 2025. In the first few months of 2025 alone, we get exciting debut novels, triumphant crossovers from YA to Adult, and the umpteenth book from seasoned voices. It’s official: Black authors are serving up a

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8 Books That Prove Women Are Better Writers

August 8, 2024

Reading Lists

From Brit Bennett to Joan Didion, one thing is clear: women writers simply do it better.

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5 Novels I Wish I Could Read Again for the 1st Time

May 23, 2024

Reading Lists

Have you ever read a book so good you wish you could enjoy it with fresh eyes all over again? These books do that for me!

If You Like ’The Exorcist,’ You’ll Love These 8 Horror Books

January 11, 2024

Reading Lists

The Exorcist forever changed the face of horror cinema. These 8 books incorporate elements any fan of this iconic film would enjoy.

Brit Bennett Is the Next Great American Writer

October 15, 2020

Criticism·Literature

Brit Bennett might only be 30 years old, but she has proven she belongs in the canon of great, contemporary American writers.

Big News: I’m Writing A Book!

May 8, 2018

Literature

No, it’s not erotica. Here’s the truth: we care about what people think of us. We care if they like us and we care when they don’t. Rare is the person that is completely unfettered and unbothered by the opinions of others. This is not to say that negative remarks disable us from getting a