Tag: black literature
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Black British Booklist News – October 2026
Discover the latest from the Black British Booklist, including new October 2026 releases, recently discovered books by Black British authors, exciting 2027 titles and news from the project.
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This book received 54 rejections… And now Oprah Winfrey is reading it
Book Review: The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson Historical Fiction | Coming-of-age | England 1960’s | The Windrush Generation | Immigrant Experiences | Mother-daughter relationships | Identity Wordies, Oprah Winfrey recently said she is currently reading this book, and I am so excited to see it, because this book has received a lot of praise…
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Black British Booklist News – September 2026
September brings new books from Dean Atta, Derek Owusu, Antonia Jade King and Remington Blackstaff, plus new backlist additions and the latest updates to the Black British Booklist browser.
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The Black British Booklist Browser is Here
Everything you need to know about this valuable new resource Wordies, we have an exciting update to the website, though some of you may have noticed it already. The Black British Booklist browser is now live! That means you can search the database for Black British books online. The browser is available to everyone, and…
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June Recap: A Month of Caribbean Books, Reading Dates and a Big Bookish Competition Win
A look back at my June reading life, including Read Caribbean Month, my Windrush Day reading pick, a silent book club and an enormous fantasy book haul.
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Black British Books to Pre-Order for 2026 (Release Dates & Reader Picks)
Planning your 2026 reading early? This post rounds up Black British books you can pre-order now, complete with release dates, blurbs, and why pre-orders make a real difference.
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Feminist Fantasy Regency Romance – A Perfect Combination?
A feminist Regency fantasy romance where magic, power, and womanhood collide. Read my review of C.L. Polk’s The Midnight Bargain — a magical, hopeful tale of choice and rebellion.
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The Best Epic Fantasy Debut of 2025?
A Song of Legends Lost is an epic fantasy debut blending magic, ancestry, and rebellion. Read my full review of this stunning 2025 Black British fantasy release.
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#ReadCaribbean Month: 8 Brilliant Books by Caribbean Authors to Add to Your Shelf
Celebrating #ReadCaribbean Month with eight brilliant books by Caribbean authors — from folklore to family dramas, lyrical debuts to romantic escapism. If you’re looking to add more Caribbean stories to your reading life, this post is for you.
