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Everyone’s Talking About Harry’s Memoir, But Do You Know Who Really Wrote It?

Well-known ghostwriter, J.R. Moehringer reportedly received a $1 million advance to pen the prince's book

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 13, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

Roberta Flack’s New Children’s Book Hopes to Inspire Kids to Pursue Their Dreams

"The Green Piano" is a picture book inspired by the legendary singer's childhood

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 12, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

Voting Rights Advocate, Stacey Abrams, Plays That’s So Random

The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate talks about her new kids book, "Stacey's Remarkable Books," geeks out on sci-fi/fantasy, and more.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

January 12, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

Rev. Raphael Warnock Releases Children’s Picture Book

"Put Your Shoes On And Get Ready" hits shelves today.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 10, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

Will Prince Harry’s “Spare” Outsell Barack and Michelle’s Memoirs?

Everyone is talking about Harry's book set to drop today, but will it live up to the hype?

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 9, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

January 2023 Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read [UPDATED]

Start the new year off right with even more great reads

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 6, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

Celebrity Memoirs We’re Waiting To Drop

Along with a highly-anticipated book from Justice Brown, we're looking forward to juicy memoirs from Tiffany Haddish, Stephen A. Smith, Prince Harry and others.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 5, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

The Best Black Non Fiction of 2022 [UPDATED]

2022 was a great year for Black books. Here are even more of our favorites.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

December 30, 2022
Entertainment, It's Lit

Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar: The Secret To Writing A Book About Racist Stories

Sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar on writing "The World Record Book of Racist Stories." Plus, Lacey recalls the horror in trying to purchase a car.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

December 28, 2022
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Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar Talk About “The World Record Book of Racist Stories”

The comedic sister duo have published their new book of funny yet cringeworthy experiences with racism.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

December 27, 2022