Keep me posted on the latest book releases, signings, conferences and conversations.

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The Beauty That Remains By Ashley Woodfolk

There’s no way I could wait until March 6th to post such a pretty book cover.  Yet the story, “hurts so good,” says author Julie Murphy. ☛THE BEAUTY THAT REMAINS [pub: Delacorte Press] is Ashley Woodfolk’s first novel. I can’t wait to meet the debut novelist at her book signing on March 6 in New York City.

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Happiest of Pub Days to Tayari Jones! The Spelman alum’s fourth novel ☛AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE [pub: Algonquin Books] drops today!

Listen. I finished this incredible read in less than a week. In fact, I forced myself to put it down after the first two chapters simply because I wanted to slowly savor each character’s complex desires before fully ingesting their simple needs.

Between Harlem and Heaven by Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson

Happiest of Pub Days to Chef JJ Johnson,  Alexander Smalls and Veronica Chambers! Their cookbook ☛BETWEEN HARLEM AND HEAVEN: AFRO-ASIAN-AMERICAN COOKING FOR BIG NIGHTS, WEEKNIGHTS AND EVERYDAY [pub: Flatiron Books] releases today.

 

Per Macmillan Publishers:

 

In two of the most renowned and historic venues in Harlem,

We Are Taking Only What We Need By Stephanie Powell Watts

I love a good collection of stories and Stephanie Powell Watts delivers 10 memorable ones with ☛WE ARE TAKING ONLY WHAT WE NEED [pub: Ecco] releasing on February 6th. The author of NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE US,  originally published this timeless, award-winning collection in 2012,

Black Girls Rock! Edited By Beverly Bond

Can’t wait for Beverly Bond’s ☛BLACK GIRLS ROCK! OWNING OUR MAGIC. ROCKING OUR TRUTH [pub: Atria/37ink] to drops later this month on February 27, 2018.

 

Per Simon & Schuster:

 

From the award-winning entrepreneur, culture leader, and creator of the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

Feel Free By Zadie Smith

Black History Month is already lit! There are so many good books droppin’ this month. While I’m not a Zadie Smith fiction fan [no shots fired], I am an admirer of her work and lookin’ forward to her next offering ☛FEEL FREE: ESSAYS by Zadie Smith [pub: Penguin Press] releasing February 6,

Freshwater By Akwaeke Emezi

Nigerian author Akwaeke Emezi is one to watch. No. One to read! Her debut novel ☛FRESHWATER releases on February 13, 2018. Can’t wait!

We came from somewhere—everything does. When the transition is made from spirit to flesh, the gates are meant to be closed.

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

Happiest of Pub Days to Jasmine Guillory! Her debut novel ☛THE WEDDING DATE drops today. Check her out tonight at East Bay Booksellers in Oakland, California.

 

Per Penguin Randomhouse:

 

A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in this fun and flirty debut novel.

Marley Dias Gets It Done By Marley Dias

Happiest of Pub Days to Marley Dias! The #1000BlackGirlBooks creator’s debut ☛MARLEY DIAS GETS IT DONE: AND SO CAN YOU! [pub: Scholastic Press] arrives in book stores and on e-readers today! Interested in meeting this young activist in person? Click here for book tour deets.

Let’s Talk About Love By Claire Kanne

Happy Belated Book Pub Day to Claire Kanne! Her debut novel ☛LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE [pub: Swoon Reads] dropped yesterday. Isn’t this cover beyond gorgeous? Congrats sis!

 

Per Macmillan:

Striking a perfect balance between heartfelt emotions and spot-on humor,

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