There is something magical about a fresh stack of July releases. Maybe it’s the long evenings that invite us to linger with a good book. Maybe it’s the slower pace of summer that finally gives …
June BOTM: We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry
Some stories entertain us. And then there are stories that ask us to bear witness. For June, TBGR Book Club is reading We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry, a powerful debut novel …
60+ Books by Black Authors Dropping This Month (March 2026) and My Top 6
March said: new month, new books, new ways to ruin our holds queue. If you’re trying to read more Black authors (or you already do and you’re just here to stay fed), this is your …
Beyond the Single Story: Why Black Canadian Storytelling Deserves More Than a Box
There are some conversations that feel bigger than an event. This is one of them. On Sunday, March 1, 2026 (2:00–4:00 PM), Pickering Public Library is hosting In Conversation with Black Canadian Authors: Beyond the …
Hot Summer Picks for Your TBR List
Subtitle: From blood-pumping thrillers to spicy rom-coms, these new releases by Black and Caribbean authors will light up your summer TBR. It’s the middle of summer, and you know what that means: time to refresh …
December’s BOTM: Behold the Dreamers
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. Set against the backdrop of …