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...
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The Floor Mag
Sep 233 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 55 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...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 122 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
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
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Eight Anticipated July Reads
Eight books releasing in July or already available to purchase.
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...
Karen Chalamilla
May 11, 20235 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
Feb 3, 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....
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