Keep me posted on the latest book releases, signings, conferences and conversations.
I’m not a big cider or beer drinker. But, I do love a glass, ok glasses, of rosé! So when I stopped by Butter & Scotch in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn and noticed the women-owned bar and bakery added Wölffer No. 139 Dry Rosé Cider to their menu,
Happiest of pub days to author Nafkote Tamirat! The Boston native’s debut novel ☛THE PARKING LOT ATTENDANT [pub: Henry Holt & Co.] drops today.
Per Macmillan:
A haunting story of fatherhood, national identity, and what it means to be an immigrant in America today,
Wu-Tang Forever! Happy Book Born Day to “U-God!” His government name is Lamont Hawkins and his book ☛RAW: MY JOURNEY INTO WU-TANG [pub: Picador] drops today. Wu-Tang! Wu-Tang! Wu-Tang!
Per Macmillan:
The explosive, never-before-told story behind the historic rise of the Wu-Tang Clan,
Happiest of pub days to Tomi Adeyemi! The author’s much-talked-about debut novel ☛CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE [pub: Henry Holt and Co.] drops today. The Nigerian-American author wrote her first draft in less than a month and sold the manuscript for a seven-figure deal!
Happiest of Pub Days to author and actress Grace Byers and illustrator by Keturah A. Bobo! Their gorgeous and affirming children’s book ☛I AM ENOUGH is on sale today.
Per HarperCollins:
This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are,
Happiest of pub days to the illustrious author Walter Mosley! His latest novel ☛DOWN THE RIVER UNTO THE SEA [pub: Mulholland Books] releases today.
Catch Walter Mosley reading from his latest novel, Monday, April 9th at Franklin Park Lounge in Brooklyn.
Next Tuesday, February 20th, the highly anticipated ☛ELOQUENT RAGE: A BLACK FEMINIST DISCOVERS HER SUPERPOWER [pub: St. Martin’s Press] by Brittney Cooper arrives on book shelves and e-readers e’erywhere.
Per Macmillan:
So what if it’s true that Black women are mad as hell?
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.
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.
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,
