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This sweet, funny, electrifying romance stars sixteen-year-old Audre Mercy-Moore, first introduced in the NYT bestseller, Seven Days in June. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon! MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. MEET BASH. Mysterious new senior. Everybody’s crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewelry. King of having a good time. It’s the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn’s elite academ

An Angel's Demise is an epic saga that explores a contested legacy and the heartrending destiny of a family. The year is 1977 and the story begins on a farm in Somabhula with the birth of Angel. The farm is run by Paul Williams, an outwardly harsh and bigoted man who holds the livelihoods of many in his hands. When Angel's parents join the liberation struggle, she is left in the care of her grandmothers, who have been in service to the Williams family for generations. Angel grows up on the farm over three momentous decades that see a convoluted past and inheritance unfold into an equally complicated present. Through her, we see a woman's quest to unearth her identity and assert her independence. In the process of self-discovery, Angel realises that sometimes you need to be uprooted before

One of the New York Times' Best Crime Novels of the Year One of NPR's Best Books of the Year""Wise, riveting, and full of surprises, Anywhere You Run will keep you up past your bedtime and stay with you long after the book is closed." —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps SixFrom the award-winning author of All Her Little Secrets comes yet another gripping, suspenseful novel where, after the murder of a white man in Jim Crow Mississippi, two Black sisters run aw

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Four cousins navigate love, loss, and the meaning of family over the course of one memorable year in this heartfelt family drama. Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are inseparable. They aren't just family but best friends--sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ends when Mari's parents divorce, forcing her to move away. With Mari gone, the girls' tight-knit bond unravels. Fifteen years later, Mari's got the big house and handsome husb

Author: Tom Burrell | Publisher: Smiley Books | Publication Date: February 01, 2010 | Number of Pages: 312 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1401925928 | ISBN-13: 9781401925925

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This memoir filled with "overwhelming emotions and power" (The Mary Sue) testifies to the disappointments and triumphs of a Black first-generation college student in a predominantly white institution. There are many watchers and they are always white. That's the first thing Echo notices as she settles into Dartmouth College. Despite graduating high school in Cleveland as valedictorian, Echo immediately struggles to keep up in demanding classes. Dartmouth made many promises it couldn't keep. The

A feisty witch and a handsome mage must put their heated business rivalry aside to save their small town from supernatural forces in this charming contemporary fantasy romcom from the author of Thief Liar Lady. "Delightful and sweet . . . the magic and the romance both sizzle on the page."--Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, author of Witch of Wild Things Chanterelle Cottage is Charlie Sparrow's whole world. The cozy spellshop where she and her moms practice their witchcraft, selling goods and services to the people of small-town Owl's Hollow, has been in her family for generations. Okay, business has been a little slow and a recent burglary hit their inventory pretty hard. And the bank may not agree to restructure their loan. But Charlie is talented and savvy, and she'll keep things afloat once he

Captured Beauty: A Dark Fairytale Retelling - Kindle edition by Mo'Nae, Tay . Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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In Erotic Islands, Lyndon K. Gill Maps A Long Queer Presence At A Crossroads Of The Caribbean. This Transdisciplinary Book Foregrounds The Queer Histories Of Carnival, Calypso, And Hiv/Aids In The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago. At Its Heart Is An Extension Of Audre Lorde's Use Of The Erotic As Theory And Methodology. Gill Turns To Lesbian/Gay Artistry And Activism To Insist On Eros As An Intertwined Political-Sensual-Spiritual Lens Through Which To See Self And Society More Clearly. This Analy

This historical novel in prose and verse tells the story of a deadly secret hiding in plain sight and of the women who risk everything to provide care for those with nowhere else to turn, perfect for fans of Blood Water Paint and The Lost Apothecary. Early Seventeenth-Century RomeFor as long as she can remember, Carmela Tofana has desperately wanted one thing: to be allowed behind the counter of her mother's apothecary in Campo Marzio, Rome. When she turns sixteen, she's finally allowed into the inner sanctum: the workroom where her mother, Giulia Tofana, and two assistants craft renowned remedies for their customers. But for every sweet-smelling flower extract in the workroom, there's another potion requiring darker ingredients. And then there's Aqua Tofana, the apothecary's remedy of las

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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®

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In this stunning debut novel, four generations of complex Black women contend with motherhood and daughterhood, generational trauma and the deeply ingrained tensions and wounds that divide them as they redefine happiness and healing for themselves. Erudite Evelyn, her cynical daughter Charlotte, and Charlotte's optimistic daughter Corinna see the world very differently. Though they love each other deeply, it's no wonder that their personalities often clash. But their conflicts go deeper than run-of-the-mill disagreements. Here, there is deep, dark resentment for past and present hurt. When Corinna gives birth to her own daughter, Camille, the beautiful, intelligent little girl offers this trio of mothers something they all need: hope, joy, and an opportunity to reconcile. They decide to wo

#1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan's exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of Waiting to Exhale.Waiting to Exhale was more than just a bestselling novel--its publication was a watershed moment in literary history. McMillan's sassy and vibrant story about four black women struggling to find love and their place in the world touched a cultural nerve, inspired a blockbuster film, and generated a devoted audience. Now, McMillan revisits Savannah, Gloria, Bernadine, and Robin fifteen years later. Each is at her own midlife crossroads: Savannah has awakened to the fact that she's made too many concessions in her marriage, and decides to face life single again--at fifty-one. Bernadine has watched her megadivorce settlement dwindle, been swindled by her husband numbe

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Featuring artists ranging from Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar, dive into this stunningly illustrated celebration of the history of Black music in America by the award-winning author of The Undefeated. Listen to the sound of survival, courage, and democracy--the soundtrack of America. Hear Billie Holiday's raspy, mournful voice, and tap your foot to Louis Armstrong's trumpet. Scream with James Brown and bop your head to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Can you spot the 80+ references to artists like Robert Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, and Beyonce? Come dance to Kwame Alexander's melodious narrative of the history of Black music in America, accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of Charly Palmer. The book includes extensive back matter, provid

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A story about self-discovery, grief, and destiny that begs the question: How do you keep going when your world has stopped spinning?When Sydney Michaels stops for breakfast in order to put off scholastic ruin a little longer, she never expected to-quite literally-bump into cute-boy stranger, Marcus Burke. When Marcus invites her to have breakfast with him instead of going to class, she can't ignore the urge to get to know him better-or the fact that this charming new acquaintance seems just as i

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A sweet and spicy vacation romance book. The rules were simple. One week only. No emotions. No attachments. No expectations. Just a fling. Nothing more. Nothing less. Never again. And no one could find out. Find out which ones were broken. Books by Black Authors | Books to read | Steamy romance books | African American Authors | Romance books to read | Books under an hour | spicy romance | diverse books | best selling books | african american authors | black writers

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The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston | Goodreads

*From the author of The Reformatory--A New York Times Notable Book of 2023* The bestselling author of Joplin's Ghost delivers a riveting novel of supernatural suspense--a gripping tale that showcases a writer at the pinnacle of her astounding storytelling abilities. "Due has become a modern-day Octavia Butler, a talented storyteller who stands tall among her horror cohorts Anne Rice and Stephen King." --The Boston Globe Jessica Jacobs-Wolde has somehow survived the worst that any mother or wife

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"Mistlefoe" by Kimberly Lemming is an enchanting holiday romantic adventure that invites you into a world filled with festive cheer and unexpected charm. Set against the backdrop of a small, snow-clad town, this heartwarming tale explores the surprising events that unfold when two adversaries find themselves entangled in a series of comedic misadventures.Kimberly Lemming masterfully crafts a storyline that combines elements of romance, humor, and the magic of the holiday season. With her delight

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In this captivating new memoir, award-winning writer Jessica B. Harris recalls her youth ??surrounded by some of the most famous creative minds of the seventies and eighties??James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Nina Simone?? (New York magazine)??in a vibrant, lost era of New York City. In the Technicolor glow of the early seventies, Jessica B. Harris debated, celebrated, and danced her way from the jazz clubs of the Manhattan??s West Side to the restaurants of Greenwich Village, living o

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Lyfe Cambridge is a man that saves the games for the court. When it comes to his marriage, he takes every vow serious. A man that knows what he wants is a man of certainty. However, when the smoke clears from around his marriage, things began to change for all parties involved. Sometimes all one needs is that one person they can't touch to make things better. Nasoni Monroe is a woman that is dealing with a hand that life dealt with no remorse. Every person she loved has left her alone and now sh

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An amateur online sleuth must enlist the help of a jaded PI to clear her name while taking down a shady tech start-up in this exhilarating romantic caper.Famed Reddit detective Fiona Appiah is great at solving problems—online, that is. Cold cases, reality TV scandals, everyone calls on @Princess_PI. It’s her way of escaping her strict religious life at home and the memory of her brilliant brother’s sudden death. But when the sheltered sleuth tries to apply her inquisitive skills to real life, he

About the Book "It is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan, to open the legendary Dragon Box. The box was constructed during one of Japan's most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power. In this moment of crisis, Emperor Meiji locked a priceless Imperial secret in the Dragon Box. Only two people knew how to open the box--Meiji and the box's sadistic constructor--and both died without telling a soul wh

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"You will bow before this queen." --Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of Night of the Witch"Revenge and justice have never been so satisfying!" -- Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar ChroniclesIn this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events, Belladonna meets Bridgerton as revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England's royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a prin

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Ariella Mason has the perfect life. Perfect job? Check.Perfect home? Check.Perfect fianc? Check.None of this is by accident. Ariella is a card-carrying perfectionist.On the other side of the city lives Ariella's polar opposite. Caleb Black is an unrepentant smart-ass, seat-of-his-pants, arrogant party-boy getting through life on charisma and raw sex appeal (his words).So why, one night, does Ariella turn up with her bags, asking to rent Caleb's spare room?Ariella has done a complete 180 on her l

Samira, a budding psychologist, is on her way to becoming the next Dr. Phil-or at least equally famous. Except that when confronted with the reality of choosing a career path, her ripe hunger for greatness conflicts with the spirit of the helping profession. Balancing a long-distance relationship with her high school sweetheart in Nigeria and pressure to excel in her new home, she faces a life-changing dilemma. Should she stay in America, chasing the immigrant dream, or return home to be with her love interest, who might be drawn to her best friend? Running Between Trees follows the identity crisis of an immigrant daughter while exploring the nuances of leaving one's home in pursuit of American opportunities. | Author: Gogo C. Okeke| Publisher: Golden Girl Press| Publication Date: Oct 31

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Published by arrangement with Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group. | Author: Charles E. Cobb| Publisher: Duke University Press Books| Publication Date: Dec 04, 2015| Number of Pages: 328 pages| Language: English| Binding: Paperback| ISBN-10: 082236123X| ISBN-13: 9780822361237

Perfect For Fans Of Angie Thomas And Jason Reynolds, This Highly Anticipated Sequel To Lambda Literary Award Finalist Pritty Finds Jay And Leroy Togetha Again As They Fight To Save Not Only Their Home But Themselves From The Powerful Bainbridge Family's Treacherous Endgame To Retake Savannah For Themselves, No Matter The Cost. After Finally Reuniting, Jay And Leroy Have Never Been In More Danger. Caught In The Crosshairs Of The Affluent Bainbridge Family, Who They've Learned Is Determined To Reshape Savannah In Their Own Image, The Duo Has Only Just Survived A Series Of Near-Death Experiences Before Reaching The Safety Of The Black Diamonds. But T

A LibraryReads Pick! Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest.His mission: protect the holy temple . . . and his heart. While her mentor may be the world's most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to her colleagues that she's capable--and hopefully prove it to herself

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An edgy, bitingly funny debut about a queer, half-Nigerian college sophomore who, enraged and exhausted by the racism at her elite college, is determined to reveal the truth about The Unfortunates--the unlucky subset of Black undergrads who Just. Keep. Disappearing.Sahara is Not Okay. Entering her sophomore year, she already feels like a failure: her body is too much, her love life is nonexistent, she's not Nigerian enough for her family, her grades are subpar, and, well, the few Black classmate

Nicole Glover delivers the second book in her exciting Murder & Magic series of historical fantasy novels featuring Hetty Rhodes and her husband, Benjy, magic practitioners and detectives living in post–Civil War Philadelphia.Nothing bothers Hetty and Benjy Rhodes more than a case where the answers, motives, and the murder itself feel a bit too neat. Raimond Duval, a victim of one of the many fires that have erupted recently in Philadelphia, is officially declared dead after the accident, but He

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If you listen there will never be silence. There will always be a voice reminding you of your mistakes, missed opportunities and trauma. To the Voices in My Head is a journey through the mind as the internal and external voices echo. This poetic purge takes the reader on a the path through the human experience without leaving the truth behind. It dares to ask the question what happens when you stop listening and start healing. | Author: Eric Thompson| Publisher: Lulu.Com| Publication Date: Mar 16, 2022| Number of Pages: 62 pages| Language: English| Binding: Paperback| ISBN-10: 1458346102| ISBN-13: 9781458346100

The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society | C. M. Waggoner | 9781984805881 | NetGalley

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After a decade of elegant pleasures and luxe living with the Atlanta brothers and sisters with the best clothes and biggest dreams, Ava Johnson has temporarily returned home to Idlewild her fabulous career and power plans smashed to bits by cold reality.

A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike fantasy novel. "Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romance--kites made of wishes that become stars, origami that holds time in its folds, and a night market in the clouds--in this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea."--Booklist (starred review) On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones--those who are lost--will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets. Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop's new owner to find it ransacked, the shop's most precious

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"Hilarious...[Nugent] documents her journey to feminism while skewering misogynist tropes and delivering some painful truths."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Feminist" is not a four-letter word, but Alida Nugent resisted it for a long time. She feared the "scarlet F" being thrust upon her for refusing to laugh at misogynistic jokes at parties; she withered under the judgmental gaze of store clerks when buying Plan B, and she swore that she was "not like other girls." But eventually, like s

When cracks start forming in an influencer’s curated life, she finds out that jealousy is just as viral as a video in this riveting suspense novel by bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto.Influencer Meredith Lee didn’t teach Aspen Palmer how to blossom on social media just to be ditched as soon as Aspen became big. So can anyone really blame Mer for doing a little stalking? Nothing serious, more like Stalking Lite. Then, Mer gets lucky; she finds one of Aspen’s kids’ iPads and swipes it. Now, she has access to everything: the family calendar and Aspen’s social media accounts. Would anyone else be able to resist tweaking things a little here and there, showing up in Aspen’s place for meetings with potential sponsors? Mer’s only taking back what she deserves—what should have been hers. Meanwhi

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Author: Kalisha Buckhanon | Publisher: Counterpoint | Publication Date: July 07, 2020 | Number of Pages: 304 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1640093893 | ISBN-13: 9781640093898

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