Tag: black literature
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Book Review – Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
Somadina book review – Check out my review of this new sweeping, standalone coming-of-age fantasy by Akwaeze Emezi.
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What I Learned From Listing 100+ Books by Black British Authors – Reflections on Identity, Heritage, and Representation
A deep dive into the highs, lows, and hidden lessons of compiling a list of over 100 books by Black British authors—from questions of self-identification to the power of seeing our stories on the shelf.
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5 Books to Embrace Meghan’s Essence
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Meghan Sussex’s (not Meghan Markle) new Netflix series lately, and if you’re here, I’m guessing you loved it as much as I did. With Love, Meghan was full of warmth, elegant hosting ideas, mouth watering foods, and that perfect touch of cottagecore charm. With season 2 not out…
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Home by Toni Morrison: A Bleak, Powerful Journey through Black Survival in 1950s America
After 39 years on this Earth and 6 years on Bookstagram, I finally read a Toni Morrison novel. I went into it expecting one thing, but I’m coming out with a very different review—one that left me hollow, thoughtful, and strangely emotional.
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Book Review: The Selfless Act of Breathing by JJ Bola
“Suffering must be given a voice, a platform from which to speak, it is then that suffering becomes art and, in turn, becomes truth.” This post contains affiliate links. If you click any of these links and make a purchase within a certain timeframe, I may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.…
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Legendborn – I Finally Read It and Spotted One HUGE Problem
This review contains spoilers. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn has had a lot of praise. It has been a sensation on TikTok and other socials, and I can see why. The writing is fantastic. The twists are delicious. The themes are relatable and raw. The world was rich and the characters felt fully fleshed out. In…
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Book Review: Stay With Me by Ayòbámi Adébàyò
“If the burden is too much and stays too long, even love bends, cracks, comes close to breaking” This post may contain affiliate links. If you click any of these links and make a purchase within a certain timeframe, I may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. This gem of a debut…
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Where it Rains in Color – Cover Reveal
Cover Reveal: Where it Rains in Color by Denise Crittendon. Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Angry Robot Publication Date: 6th December, 2022 Does anyone else buy books for their gorgeous covers? If you are like me, that’s a big, fat YES! So I was super excited to take part in this cover reveal because just look…
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30 Hashtags for Black Bookish content on Instagram
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