Tag: fiction
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Not Ready For Spooky Season to Be Over? Here Are 5 Reads to Carry You Through November
Not ready to leave spooky season behind? These five reads bring horror, supernatural adventures and paranormal magic to your November reading.
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Black British Booklist News – November 2026
In November 2026, The Abundant Word highlights new Black British book releases, expanding its Booklist to over 500 titles. Featured works include “Pillaging the Dead,” “Melody and Pain,” and “Heir of the Shadow.” Readers can explore the database for diverse Black British literature and submit titles for inclusion. Happy reading!
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Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard: A Lyrical Story of Family and the Windrush Generation
Smallie is a heartfelt, lyrical story of family, memory and the Windrush Scandal. Its vivid snapshots of life stayed with me, like walking through a family photo album with handwritten notes on the back. Read more.
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Want a spooky readalong for October?
Looking for a spooky October read? Join the Adabiyat book club for Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm, with a virtual discussion with the author on 25 October.
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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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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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Fancy a crime thriller set in London’s teddy boy era?
A review of Barley Sugar by Jack Charles, a gritty historical crime thriller set in 1950s London’s teddy boy era. Multi-POV, dark, and uncompromising.
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Questions That Strengthen Your Story: A Guide for Writers, Beta Readers, and Book Reviewers
Whether you’re writing a book, preparing beta readers, or reviewing stories for your blog or socials, the right questions make everything clearer. Thoughtful questions help writers understand what’s working, help beta readers give useful feedback, and help reviewers move beyond “I liked it.” The questions in this guide support all sorts of manuscript or book…
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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.