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Karen Chalamilla
Sep 25, 20244 min read
bell hooks' inner reinvention in 'Bone Black'
In the foreword of Toni Morrison's sixth novel, Jazz, she writes, "I had written novels in which structure was designed to enhance...


The Floor Mag
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Judge Dreda Say Mitchell MBE's Top Tips for Discoveries 2025
Dreda Say Mitchell is a judge for Discoveries 2025, the Women’s Prize Trust’s writer development programme and prize, run in partnership...

Karen Chalamilla
Sep 5, 20245 min read
September's Bookshelf
This month's bookshelf has books published this September, and some classics whose impact has stood the test of time. There's some poetry...


Karen Chalamilla
Aug 29, 202411 min read
Abi Daré is back with "And So I Roar"
After the success of her debut novel The Girl With The Louding Voice , Abi Daré is back with a sequel, And So I Roar . Adunni’s journey...


Maxine Sibihwana
Jul 28, 20244 min read
George The Poet wants you to ‘get active’
“I definitely want people to know that you are capable of taking your journey in a direction that aligns with what is best for the world,...


Habiba Katsha
Jul 4, 20245 min read
DJ Maphorisa Wants You To Keep Dancing
These days, it’s quite rare to enter the dance without hearing the soulful sounds of Amapiano. What started in the townships of South...


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Review: Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie TV adaptation is female-driven and proud!
Reviewing Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie in its Channel 4 TV adaptation starring Dionne Brown


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 16, 20244 min read
In conversation: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour
Anastasia Osei-Kuffour writer and director of Love Steps discusses the process of poetry to stage.

Akachi Mbakwe
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Ones To Watch Vol. 10
Here are 5 up-and-coming artists you need to add to your playlist. Listen to the Ones To Watch playlist here. Adanna Duru - Babies You...


Kesewaa Browne
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"
Charmaine Wilkerson's best-seller Black Cake's screen adaptation is a look at Jamaican representation and family in all its forms.

Tasnim Tayo
Nov 29, 20232 min read
A Literary Extravaganza: Reviewing The Black British Book Festival
Literature writer, Tasnim Tayo reports on attending the Black British Book Festival in October 2023.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Oct 7, 20235 min read
October's Shelf: Spooky Edition
This month's shelf is all about the scare factor. From a horror anthology edited by Jordan Peele to Toni Morrison's best known work.

Karen Chalamilla
Sep 6, 20234 min read
September Book Shelf
From new Zadie Smith to Kelechi Okafor's debut collection. The Floor Mag's September Book Shelf is here.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 17, 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.


Tasnim Tayo
Aug 17, 20233 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?


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Coming out on top with Champion's Malcolm Kamulete
In conversation with Top Boy actor Malcolm Kamulete on his new role as Bosco Champion in brand new BBC series 'Champion'.

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

Tasnim Tayo
Jun 29, 20232 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.


Karen Chalamilla
Jun 2, 20235 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
May 11, 202311 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...
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