Read this excerpt from Maame Blue’s Prodigal, from an inspiring anthology
Prodigal, written by Maame Blue, follows the introspective transatlantic journey of a daughter, neglected by her Ghanaian father…
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25 years later: Push aka ‘Precious’ author says not enough has changed
Twenty-five years after the release of Push, the agonising book exploring incest, rape and HIV/AIDS, its author, Sapphire…
“This is how I am celebrating Nigerian cuisine”: The Orishirishi Cookbook
The phrase ‘food porn’ is bandied around all too easily these days, but Tola Akerele’s The Orishirishi Cookbook,…
Seven Days in June – book review: “A smart, sexy testament to Black joy”
The latest novel from Tia Williams is a captivating love story that will have you falling in love…
Which two authors are winners in this year’s Jhalak Prize 2021 awards?
Novelist and short story writer, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and Young Adult author, Patrice Lawrence, have both won 2021…
The surprising lessons we can all learn by mimicking the actions of plants
What if we told you that you can thrive in life simply by adapting your instincts and actions…
This book will help you learn how to thrive if you are ‘Living While Black’
Award-nominated writer, Guilaine Kinouani has written a powerful book that addresses the psychology of race and how to overcome…
Why this book on fatherhood hopes to challenge ideas around masculinity
From MFF, the parenting and lifestyle platform for men, comes ‘Dad’, an inspiring new anthology of stories representing…
Meghan celebrates the love of fathers and sons in her debut children’s book
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’s debut children’s book entitled The Bench, which is inspired by the relationship between…
Everything you need to know about the new young adult novel from Akala
In his latest book, Akala has taken inspiration from William Shakespeare to write his first young adult fiction…
“Love, loss and redemption” – Reviewing Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom
Transcendent Kingdom, a poignant and gritty story of a Ghanaian family who left the motherland for America, is…
Empress & Aniya: YA novel from Queenie author, Candice Carty-Williams
Empress & Aniya, South London’s answer to ‘Freaky Friday’ is the upcoming YA novel from bestselling author of…
Malorie Blackman supports LoveMyRead book subscription service
Give your child, and yourself, the gift of top book titles curated by Malorie Blackman and other authors…
How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones: An extract
How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is Cherie Jones’ compelling debut novel about a troubled island, of…
“Be the youest you, that ever youed” and other gems from Luvvie Ajayi Jones
The Fear-Fighter Manual: Lessons from a Professional Troublemaker is the follow-up book from New York Times bestselling author Luvvie…