Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga
This history book first came to my attention when it was featured during the BBC’s Black and British…
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Behold the Dreamers: book review
Behold the Dreamers is the debut novel from Imbolo Mbue, an American by way of Cameroon, that came…
Reviewing: Mostly Lit Live
For those who don’t know, Mostly Lit is a Shout Out Network Podcast (a UK network providing our ears…
The Butterfly Princesses: A book by Rachel Beckles
A children’s book that introduces the topics of science and geology to young readers! Not the easiest challenge,…
Dear Ijeawele, or a feminist manifesto in 15 suggestions
Days after speaking at the WOW (Women of the World) Festival at the Southbank Centre in London, the…
Rest in Power: The enduring life of Trayvon Martin
Sometimes it takes one spark to start a flame, and sometimes it takes a tragedy. Walking home from…
Falling in love again with romance novels
Remember the Mills & Boons series of romance books? If like me, you voraciously read every single copy…
The ultimate Lonely Planet’s guide for travellers
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page, said St Augustine.…
My Sister’s Pain by Emeka Egbuonu
Thirty-year old, west African man whose early aspiration in life was to be a footballer! Hardly strikes you…
Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi
Two sisters, Effia and Esi, are separated; one sold into slavery, the other a slave trader’s wife. Set…
Ten books that you should have read in 2016…
Sharmaine Lovegrove, Melanmag.com’s new book editor, brings you her literary highlights of 2016. An avid book reader, going…
Daddy Do My Hair…and other books representing children of colour
A black child’s hair is precious. It is the crown we wear upon our heads, and so what…
Inside Nadiya’s Kitchen
Nadiya’s Kitchen is the first book from Bake Off sensation and national sweetheart, Nadiya Hussain. Wife, and mum…