deep lit ‘Wildblood’ Writer Lauren Blackwood Brings Magic to the Jamaican Jungle in Historical Fantasy Novel kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment February 8, 2023 Following the success of Within These Wicked Walls, Lauren Blackwood returns with another vibrant story, this time set in a magical Jamaican jungle.…
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deep lit ‘Ashes of Gold’ Author J. Elle Shares How She Crafted ‘Wings of Ebony’ Fantasy YA Series With Black Duality in Mind kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment February 28, 2022 Fantasy young adult author J. Elle is marking the end of her Wings of Ebony duology about a Black teen girl from Houston…
Book Club Meeting: ‘Linden Hills’ by Gloria Naylor kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment February 5, 2022 The February she lit book club selection is “Linden Hills” by Gloria Naylor. Read synopsis below: A powerful look at an affluent Black…
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what's lit Sourcebooks, Ebony Publishing Partner to Distribute Books by Black Authors kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment January 24, 2022 Indie publisher Sourcebooks has teamed up with Ebony Magazine Publishing of the renowned Black media brand to produce adult fiction and nonfiction books.…
what's lit Activist-Author Kimberly Jones Promotes ‘How We Can Win’ After Viral Speech kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment January 20, 2022 In summer 2020, author Kimberly Jones was known for her young adult novel, I’m Not Dying with You Tonight, co-authored with Gilly Segal.…
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book reviews Book Review: ‘Misfits’ by Michaela Coel kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment October 13, 2021 Misfits: A Personal Manifesto by Michaela Coel My rating: 4 of 5 stars Read more book reviews like this on my blog shelit.com…
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what's lit ‘Black Girls Must Die Exhausted’ Sees New Release With Harper Perennial kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment August 3, 2021 A HarperCollins Publishers imprint is breathing new life into an independent book that became a hit via word of mouth. Jayne Allen calls…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Seven Days in June’ by Tia Williams kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment June 1, 2021 Seven Days in June by Tia Williams My rating: 5 of 5 stars Seven Days in June by Tia Williams follows two best-selling…
book reviews Book Review: ‘The Final Revival of Opal & Nev’ by Dawnie Walton kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment May 26, 2021 The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Final Revival of Opal & Nev…
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book reviews Book Review: ‘Kindred’ by Octavia E. Butler kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment March 16, 2021 Kindred by Octavia E. Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kindred by Octavia E. Butler takes time travel and blends the science…