It’s Lit
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Lil’ Kim On Sales of Her Forthcoming Memoir: “We Be Surpassing the Bible”
The “Lighters Up” rapper says fans are grabbing copies of “The Queen Bee” before it even hits the shelves.
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November 2023 Books by Black Authors I Can’t Wait to Read
Black Thought’s autobiography and a cool cookbook collab from Snoop Dogg and E-40 are on my list of must-read books this month.
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Conservatives Wanted to Keep Her Book Off Shelves, So She Opened Her Own Bookstore
Author Leah Johnson opened Loudmouth Books in Indianapolis as a safe space for books by, for and about marginalized people
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Scary Ass Books By Black Authors That Are Perfect for Halloween
If you’re looking for something scary to read this Halloween, we’ve got you covered
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Michelle Obama Narrates Audiobook Version of a Beloved (But Controversial) Children’s Classic
The former First Lady’s reading of “Where the Wild Things Are” is set to drop in time for the book’s 60th anniversary.
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Common Shares His Self-Care Journey (and Workout Playlists) in a New Book
“AND THEN WE RISE: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self,” set to drop in January 2024.
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Denene Millner’s New Novel is a Beautiful Love Letter to Black Women
I spoke with the bestselling author behind Steve Harvey’s “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” about why her latest work holds a special place in her heart.
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Son of “Famous” Amos, the Legendary Cookie Maker, Shares Sweet Memories with Young Readers
Author/musician Shawn Amos’ new novel “Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous” is based on his real life as the son of Wally “Famous” Amos.
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James Baldwin’s Home in France Should be a Black Artist’s Mecca. Instead, It’s an Apartment Complex
The home where the writer spent the last years of his life is no more.
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Beloved Black Banned Books You Must Read Now
In honor of Banned Books Week, check out one of these amazing reads that stays in conservative crosshairs