Five Must-Read Books by Caribbean Writers
“Caribbean literature only has to be true to itself. It doesn't need colonialism or imperialism. It's always been vibrant.”- Marlon James While my background is Jamaican, growing up in ...
“Caribbean literature only has to be true to itself. It doesn't need colonialism or imperialism. It's always been vibrant.”- Marlon James While my background is Jamaican, growing up in ...
The Skin We're In battles the myth that Canada is more inclusive, welcoming, celebratory of diversity than the US. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, ...
When I first read ‘True to the Game,’ over two decades ago it was the first book I truly fell in love with. I found it right smack dab in the middle of my obsession with Urban Fiction; aka ‘street lit’ aka street fiction. But most Urban Fiction is a genre defined by socio-economic realities and ghetto culture. The tone is usually dark and grimy focusing on sex, violence and the streets
Looking for your next favourite read? That's where I was when I picked up 'Other Side of the Game' by Amanda Parris. I've heard so many great things about this book, ...
If you read my ‘Most Anticipated Books of 2020′ post then you know that this book was at the very top of my list. And while I was so very excited ...
Wassup my book lovin’ sistas and brothas You guys know how much I love talking about books and I had such a great time talking about books in my end…
Hey book lovers This year your girl read 113 books! Whew, child, I'm tired just thinking about it. And of course, reading all those books I read a couple of great ...
If you know me, you know that fiction is my JAM! I love being transported into a fictional world that 'could' potentially be true. Not that I don't read any ...
The month of October was a whirlwind but I read 11 books and although I felt like quitting my book goal of 113 a few times in October, I kept…
We’re about halfway through summer, I know I can’t believe it either; But I'm happy to say that this summer I’ve eaten some great food, attended some awesome events and ...
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