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Compelling coming-of-age novels about the power of identity, labels and masculinity in the lives of young Black men

Let me start off by saying Black history pervades every month of the year, not just February. Nevertheless, the range of recognitions and spotlights on Black achievements, milestones and contributions are wonderful and necessary. There are a plethora of mediums available to engage with Black…

Add ‘The Legendborn Cycle’ to your to-be-read list

Suspense, romance, action and adventure were all elements of Tracy Deonn’s debut novel “Legendborn.” Released in September 2020, the book quickly gained popularity and made the bestseller list. Deonn released the sequel “Bloodmarked” in November 2022, which proved equally enthralling. The first novel follows sixteen-year-old…

Books that deserve to be on your October TBR list

Spooky season is officially upon us with October just around the corner. Horror movies are all the rage around this time, but what if I told you that books can also give you nightmares?  Since there are millions of books in the world, it can…

Good books to escape in over quarantine

Ever since the pandemic hit, many have found solace and a sense of escapism in literature, in which you could either enter an entirely fictional universe or expand your breadth of knowledge. Three such books that I had read over that period of time are…

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