Queen of the big reveal, Dorothy Koomson, returns with her latest thriller
Award-winning, global bestselling author Dorothy Koomson is one seriously underrated novelist. Her books have been translated into more…
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Celebrating the life and works of James Baldwin: Living in Fire book review
Celebrated author, political activist and icon of the current Black Lives Matter movement, James Baldwin is an enigma.…
Revisiting an old classic: Reviewing Alice Walker’s The Color Purple
Do you sometimes sit back and think about a wonderful book that you loved and which had a…
Why this graphic novel gave us the feels: German Calendar No December
African writing publisher, Cassava Republic Press, has produced their first graphic novel, German Calendar No December. Featuring charming…
“You Are Enough” and other gems from The Slumflower’s bestselling book
“Their limitations do not have to become yours. Your virtue does not lie in your ability to abide…
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire: Reviewing Akala’s bestseller
“The book that got me back into non-fiction again”, our Literary Editor, Vanessa Thomas said she read Akala’s…
Why you should read this ‘raw and honest’ poetry: Every Watering Word
Published last year, Every Watering Word is an extraordinary collection of profound poetry exploring motherhood, femininity, blackness, Christianity,…
15 Books by BME authors that should be on your on 2018 reading list
2017 was a monumental year for BME authors, especially with the likes of Reni Eddo-Lodge and her debut publication: Why…