Ten must-read books by Black authors

Every year February is recognized as Black History Month, but there's an Arizona-based bookseller who has made it her mission to highlight Black authors all year long. On this episode we're joined by Petra Sherbin-Fox. She owns The Lit Twis't: the first Black-owned mobile bookstore in the Valley. Petra opened the shop after not being able to find books by authors she was looking for, particularly Black female authors. She joins our host, Whitney Clark, with a list of ten recommendations, including fiction and non-fiction.

That includes the following: 

"Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land" by Tamela J. Gordon

"A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir and Manifesto on Reimagining" by Rachel E. Cargle

"Ride Or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women" by Shanita Hubbard

"A Long Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia Williams

"Reel" by Kennedy Ryan

"Communion" by bell hooks

"Sula" by Toni Morrison

"The Girls Who Grew Big" by Leila Mottley

"Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab

"A Moth to a Flame" by Ashley Antoinette

Are you an avid reader looking for your next great read? Or maybe you're someone who wants to fall in love with books? Look no further! Our podcast is the perfect place for all kinds of readers. With a wide range of genres, from romance to thrillers, historical fiction to non-fiction, we've got you covered. Hosted by Whitney Clark, each episode goes beyond the next chapter and explores important topics such as improving literacy rates in our communities, the concept of silent book clubs, banned books, audiobooks vs. physical books, finding more time to read, and encouraging children to read.