There truly aren’t enough stories in Hollywood that focus on the love between two Black people, but the industry has given us some classics that should be showered with admiration. While some stories ...

You know how much we love books at The Root. And from historical fiction to stunning sci-fi to colorful picture books for children, 2022 hit us with so many amazing works of fiction from Black authors ...

Her new novel, "A Love Song for Ricki Wilde," was published on Feb. 6. Tia Williams is a former magazine beauty editor and the bestselling author of "The Perfect Find" and "Seven Days" in June. Her ...

It’s no secret that history is often manipulated by those who have the power to control the future’s perception of it. However, great books, literature, art and well-written screenplays hold the clues ...

Beverly Jenkins, among the most prolific and celebrated authors of the Black romance genre, will visit Indiana University’s Lilly Library today for a Valentine’s Day-oriented conversation about ...

It’s been a good year for romance publishing: print unit sales for the first nine months of 2023 were up 16.5% compared with the same period in 2022, according to Circana BookScan, and authors ...

Jeffrey Wright stars in "American Fiction" as a professor who writes a novel about Black life he knows is dumb — and is guaranteed to be a hit. Editor’s note: This review was originally published at ...

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Summer is hot, and what better way to quench one’s thirst than to grab a cool drink, a grown and sexy read, and book that cozy beach stay. In addition to February, due to Valentine’s Day, romance ...