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Black British Writers, Book Review, Fiction

JJ Bola The Selfless Act Of Breathing – Book Review

The Selfless Act Of Breathing by JJ Bola is a novel that tracks the protagonist, Michael Kabongo,  during a critical period in his depression. He is a British-Congolese teacher who finds himself questioning Continue reading JJ Bola The Selfless Act Of Breathing – Book Review

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Black British Writers, Book Review

In The Palace Of Flowers by Victoria Princewill Book Review

Jamila’s perspective as an enslaved African in Iran is entirely new to me. Even in her oppression, her insistence on forging her own path is inspiring, refreshing. Continue reading In The Palace Of Flowers by Victoria Princewill Book Review

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Black British Writers, Book Review, Fiction

Caleb Azumah Nelson writes a real version of love in Open Water

The story feels like South London’s very own. The overground, the tube. The nods to the familiar locales. As always I felt absolutely seen by all the cultural references.  From the movies to the books and photography. Continue reading Caleb Azumah Nelson writes a real version of love in Open Water

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Black British Writers, Fiction

Love In Colour by Bolu Babalola, Book Review

Love In Colour by Bolu Babalola is a  a captivating collection of reworked short folktales and myths from West Africa, Greece the Middle East, China Continue reading Love In Colour by Bolu Babalola, Book Review

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Black British Writers

5 New Books by Black British Writers to look out for in Summer 2020

There have been so many great titles by Black British writers published over the past year, it’s been exciting! Continue reading 5 New Books by Black British Writers to look out for in Summer 2020

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