Celebrating Black authors, BIPOC stories, and underhyped indie gems.

I finally visited the Book Warehouse in Easley, SC… and let’s just say I was not prepared. If you’re planning a trip, here’s everything you actually need to know before you go.

If you’re tired of coming-of-age stories and want books about women who already built the life, this list is for you. These stories feature women in their 30s and 40s navigating love, career, and growth from a place of stability.

If you’re trying to decide between a Kindle and an iPad for reading, let me save you some time. As someone who owns Apple everything, I still reach for my Kindle every single time. From insane battery life and zero glare in the sun to distraction-free reading and soft night mode that won’t wake your husband, here’s why a dedicated e-reader is absolutely worth it if you’re a real reader.

Black books are not here to make you feel accomplished for one month out of the year. If February is the only time Black authors enter your reading life, it is worth pausing and asking why. This piece is an honest conversation about performative reading, consistency, and what it really means to read Black all year long.