From New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi comes a steamy paranormal romance set in the Black South—a bold new foray that takes us on a journey of magic and fantasy, from the whispering creeks outside the city of Salvation to the very depths of Hell itself. Tenderhearted Galilee was raised by the Kincaids, a formidable clan of Black women sequestered deep in the weeping willows and dark rushing creeks of their land. Galilee has always known … Continue reading Son of the Morning →
From Denne Michele Norris and Electric Literature, a vital anthology of essays by trans and gender-nonconforming writers of color, sharing stories of joy, heartbreak, rage, and self-discovery. Featuring seventeen essays by trans people of color—spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens—Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of color today. Acclaimed authors Akwaeke Emezi, Tanaïs, and Meredith Talusan share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and … Continue reading Both/And →
This Rec League request comes from Sunrayravine in our SBTB Patreon Discord: I’m looking for recs for m/f romances where both MCs are bi or pan. I’ve read and enjoyed: Caroline’s Heart by Austin Chant You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon and I have the following on my tbr: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian Trouble by Lex Croucher Radiant Sin by … Continue reading The Rec League: Bi and Pan Couples →
It’s that time! Time for you to tell us what you’re reading! EllenM: After a long period of being totally bored by and sick of most historical romance, I’m suddenly finding myself enjoying it again! Just finished A Scandalous Kind of Duke by Mia Vincy which was delightfully full of pining and longing. I also may have stayed up way too late last night binging the first couple volumes of the manga series My Boss’s … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2023, Part Two →
We are wrapping up October, which means it’s our second Whatcha Reading of the month! Carrie: I just finished The Brightest Star in Paris and I loved it despite feeling like it was at least two different books smooshed together! Shana: I’ve read so many good books lately, hopefully I can continue this trend. Right now I’m reading You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. I started it ages ago … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2022, Part Two →
A New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss. Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It’s been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she’s almost a new person now—an artist with her own studio, and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, … Continue reading You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty →
