Tag: reading
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Is the Big Brother Result a Sign of the Literacy Crisis?
The Big Brother 2026 result sparked debate about politics, editing and audience reactions. I explore how perspective, empathy and the way we read narratives connect to the wider literacy crisis.
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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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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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UK Bank Holiday Book News & Offers | 29–31 August
Looking for book deals this Bank Holiday weekend? I’ve rounded up 99p ebooks, Waterstones and Kobo offers, new releases, Black British book news and more for 29–31 August.
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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…