What happens when a family is torn apart? Persaud's heartfelt novel addresses poignant tender moments of love, betrayal, rage, forgiveness, and themes of homophobia in her debut novel. Beautifully written and moving
LOVE AFTER LOVE – INGRID PERSAUD
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I AM NOT YOUR BABY MOTHER – CANDICE BRATHWAITE
What is it like to be a black British mother? Blogger Candice Brathwaite reveals her experience of racism, microaggressions and the devastating reality of living, that continues to go on. What can we do to tackle this?
THE VANISHING HALF – BRIT BENNETT
Twin sisters who run away. A beautifully written and poignant novel by Brit Bennett which is set to become a HBO miniseries.
THE OTHER BLACK GIRL – ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS
A confusing read as a new black girl enters the publishing house, Wagner Books, the moody, but talented, Nella is working at. Coincidentally, she starts receiving notes to leave Wagner... does said black girl have an ulterior motive?
WOMEN DON’T OWE YOU PRETTY – FLORENCE GIVEN
#LizzieReads I’m really not sure where to start without trying to offend anyone – oh wait, do I feel like that because I am a woman? These are just some of the issues Florence Given raises in her novel. A self-proclaimed feminist, her novel is essential an amalgamated piece of things we are learning to [...]
LIZZIE READS … SUCH A FUN AGE
Kiley Reid's debut novel addressing the issues of class and race - and the beautiful baby Briar who steals the show!
Lizzie's Week 