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In Conversation With: Talia Hibbert
Talia Hibbert is growing bolder in her love for romance. "I take so much pride in telling these stories," she earnestly shares towards...
Karen Chalamilla
Sep 26, 20238 min read

September Book Shelf
From new Zadie Smith to Kelechi Okafor's debut collection. The Floor Mag's September Book Shelf is here.
Karen Chalamilla
Sep 7, 20234 min read


Not All Ghosts Are Scary: 'When We Were Birds' by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
Ayanna Lloyd Banwo wants us to know that ghosts are not scary. And even when they are, they can guide us, point us towards love and steer...
Alma Alma
Aug 23, 20234 min read

In Conversation: Taylor-Dior Rumble
Being listed as #Merky Books’ first ever RomCom isn’t a small feat, but Taylor-Dior Rumble has always had Merky in her sights.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 18, 20234 min read


Chemistry, Cooking & Careers: 'Accidentally in Love' by Danielle Jackson
A scorching Chicago summer of working and playing hard. Could there be an opportunity to stumble into love?
Tasnim Tayo
Aug 17, 20233 min read


August Digital Cover: Yomi Adegoke
Yomi Adegoke’s career is one that continues to inspire many young Black-British aspiring journalists, including myself. With an...
Hena J. Bryan
Jul 27, 20238 min read

Eight Anticipated July Reads
Eight books releasing in July or already available to purchase.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jul 6, 20233 min read

Diving Deep Into 'The Fishermen' by Chigozie Obioma
A review and analysis of Chigozie Obioma's 'The Fisherman'. A tale about family and the fantastical.
Tasnim Tayo
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Eight books to read in June
Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie Genre: Literary Fiction Themes: Friendship, Womanhood, Race, Class Summary: When Selasi and Akorfa were...
Karen Chalamilla
Jun 2, 20235 min read

May Digital Cover: Bolu Babalola
“Women, Black women, lovers of love, I love us so much,” Bolu Babalola says towards the end of the interview. It's in this simple avowal...
Karen Chalamilla
May 11, 202311 min read

Eight books to read in May
1. Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson Genre: Fiction Themes: Coming of Age, Faith, Family, Love Summary: The one thing that can solve...
Karen Chalamilla
May 11, 20235 min read

Review: 'Rosewater' by Liv Little
The emotional rollercoaster of having to constantly mend the various parts of your life back together becomes increasingly familiar in...
Karen Chalamilla
Apr 28, 20235 min read

Eight Books to Read in April
Books set to release in April 2023 or have already been released in 2023
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 7, 20236 min read

8 Most Anticipated Reads in March
March 2023 Book List from The Floor Mag. Including To My Sisters, Mandem, When Trying to Return Home, Dazzling, Strictly Friends & Rootless
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 1, 20234 min read

8 Most Anticipated Book Releases in February
New month, new reading list! Literary fiction takes centre stage in February with 4 out of the 8 recommendations belonging to the genre....
Karen Chalamilla
Feb 3, 20234 min read


January Digital Cover: Sophia Thakur
Literature continues to shape the world that we live in. It reflects our political, economic and cultural status through the work of...
Hena J. Bryan
Jan 12, 20234 min read


Review: 'Someday, Maybe' by Onyi Nwabineli
Some books you can’t put down similar to the way you can’t tap out of life. You want to wake up again in the world you have dove into...
Georgina Uwaifo
Dec 11, 20223 min read

5 Black Books for Lover Girls
We're rounding up autumnal reads for lover girls. Featuring Bolu Babalola, Sareeta Domingo, Amber Rose Gill, Joya Goffney and Talia Hibbert.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Sep 14, 20224 min read


Book Review: VAGABONDS! By Eloghosa Osunde
To describe it lazily, ‘Vagabonds!’ By Eloghosa Osunde is an anthology series about a range of queer characters in Lagos. You see the...
Faridah Abdulrazaq
Jul 15, 20224 min read


Book Review: Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
In Akwaeke Emezi’s second YA offering, Bitter, we see the city of Lucille before all the monsters are eviscerated. It is a city rife with...
Karen Chalamilla
Apr 1, 20225 min read
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