Monthly Curated Collection
Nonfiction Pick of the Month
This Thread of Gold: A Celebration of Black Womanhood
This Thread of Gold blends history, reporting, and personal stories to weave a gorgeous tapestry from the resilience of Black women. As Cahterine Joy White writes, “Black women are not victims. Black women are alchemists, spinning gold from a life of hardship. . . . This book is dedicated solely to Black women surviving, thriving, and glowing.”
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Gather Me by Glory Edim
“She is a friend of my mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.”—Toni Morrison, Beloved
For Glory Edim, that “friend of my mind” is books. Gather Me is a glowing testament to how the power of representation in literature can gather the disparate parts that make us who we are and assemble them into a portrait of discovery.
Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender.
Black Girl You Are Atlas encourages young readers to embrace their future with a strong sense of sisterhood and celebration.
Must-Read Fiction This Month
Dive into our latest fiction picks!
Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!
Bree Matthews has isolated herself from the Legendborn Order to protect her loved ones, but her decision comes at a high price—she’s bound to the Shadow King, a shapeshifter who now controls her future. As tensions rise and mysteries unfold, Bree realizes she can't outrun her past or the dangerous powers she possesses.
Oathbound is the third book in The Legendborn Cycle. Pick up your copy of Book 1 here.
A YA Speculative Mystery Debut
Sariyah Lee Bryant has the ability to hear what people need, but when her friend Deja goes missing after Sariyah helps her, she begins to question if her power is a curse. Determined to find Deja and prevent another Black girl from disappearing without a trace, Sariyah teams up with her friends to investigate. As she struggles with family challenges and the dangers of her ability, Sariyah risks it all to uncover the truth and save herself.
Perfect for fans of Ace of Spades.
"A complex portrayal of queer Black womanhood..."
Ranita Atwater is nearing the end of her prison sentence, determined to regain custody of her children and stay sober, but she struggles with defining who she is beyond being an addict. As she faces the challenges of rebuilding her life, she must confront her painful past, heal unspoken wounds, and find a path to healing. With the support of love, books, and faith, Ranita must navigate the obstacles of addiction, racism, and misogyny to reclaim her life and choose abundance.
From Tragedy to Strength
Davina Klein-Roberts is still grieving the death of her husband, Lew, and struggling to move on, despite her success with her skin care line. When NBA star Deke Bishop enters her life, she’s torn between her growing feelings for him and the guilt of loving someone new. As they both heal from their respective losses, Davina must decide if she’s ready to open her heart to the possibility of love again.