As we step into 2025, there are so many books on the horizon from Black and BIPOC authors. This year promises a diverse array of genres and stories that delve…
By Lalaa
As we move into December, the season of cozy nights and endless cups of tea, there’s no better time to dive into a new book. While the list of releases…
By Lalaa
This month, This Black Girl Reads book club dives into the award-winning novel Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue—a powerful story that captures the complexities of chasing the American Dream….
By Lalaa
My reading game was lagging a little last month and I can’t say that I knocked that many books off my list. In any case, this month I’m adding a…
By Lalaa
As we prepare to let go of summer, I mourn a little. Drinking wine while reading on my patio has been my favourite summer pastime. But at least as summer…
By Lalaa
When people speak about Jamaica they discuss their beautiful beaches, electric music, delectable food and their unique culture, but rarely do people mention their literary prowess. August 6 is Jamaica’s…
By Lalaa
I think that July means the official start of the summer reading season. And even though I already have a few summer favs there are tons of new books coming…
By Lalaa
This book gave me all the feels, complicated, messy, and very sweet, I loved it all. First of all, thank LibroFM for sending me the Audio ARC of this book….
By Lalaa
Summer is quickly approaching and I’m READY! Sunshine, BBQs, family and that good stuff. Most of all I’m excited that Summer reads are beginning to hit shelves. This month, so…
By Lalaa
The flowers are finally blooming and the weather is warming up in Toronto. I’ve even had a few days of reading in the park. I’m excited to welcome May and…
By Lalaa
Hey I'm Lalaa and welcome to my little corner on the internet. Over here I do literary tingz! I read diverse books, write about diverse books and talk about diverse books on the Getting Lit Podcast. I live in Toronto with my kiddos and my goal is simple, to decolonize and diversify bookshelves everywhere! Our book club the #ThisBlackGirlReads Book Club, meets monthly to discuss out pick of the month. Hope you find some reading inspo!
