Great novels and more for the ladies who love to escape into a good book! Romance, drama, and historical fiction for every palette.📚
Loved this book as a Harlem Renaissance researcher. Beautiful blend of fact and fiction.
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
Honestly in love with this novel. It’s the best in the trilogy in my opinion. I’ve reread it several times. Romance and reconnection on 10!
Before I Let Go (Skyland, #1) by Kennedy Ryan
A great second installment in the trilogy with another beautiful love story.
This Could Be Us (Skyland, #2) by Kennedy Ryan
An intense and heavy read but a beautiful one. Romance and reconnection.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Lovedddd this novel! Centered around a Harlem Renaissance rent party—my fave. Beautiful and musical love story and multigenerational narrative.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Whew—a whirlwind novel with a complex woman protagonist.
Luster by Raven Leilani
Endearing and romantic and 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Books - The Idea of You: A Novel: Lee, Robinne
Loved this interesting narrative and protagonist. Romantic and a bit mysterious.
The Art of Scandal by Regina Black
Hooked from page one! It’s such an enthralling read, and the plot twist—whew!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
Thoughtful, hilarious, romantic, and relatable short story collection that is a quick, enjoyable binge.
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Philyaw
Beautiful multigenerational narrative
The Mothers — Reader Q&A
One of the best and most masterfully-written novels I have ever read. I return to it often. The long story of family and genealogy that Gyasi weaves is brilliant.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
A complex and raw novel but deeply thoughtful and ancestral.
Corregidora: 9780807063156: Jones, Gayl: Books
Beautifully complicated novel about love, marriage, self, and family.
The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante
Neo-slave narrative written completely in Jamaican Patois, and it is stunning. Intense and heavy but extremely worthwhile read.
The Book of Night Women by Marlon James
Messy and sexy read. Rooting for the protagonist but also side-eyeing her constantly!
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
