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Selali Fiamanya is dreaming across continents in "Before We Hit The Ground"
Debut novelist, Selali Fiamanya's Before We Hit The Ground is the book to lead you out of a cold winter into spring.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 124 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...

The Floor Mag
Sep 23, 20243 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...

Karen Chalamilla
Aug 29, 202411 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.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Oct 7, 20235 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


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


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 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
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