Will this Christmas gift the possibility of love or yet another disappointment… It’s the week before Christmas, and bestselling middle grade author Sutton Leigh is desperate to escape. She longs to rekindle her holiday spirit, but her meddlesome family is determined to keep pushing random bachelors on her so that she’s not alone for the holidays. Humiliating. But worse, a grumpy – but undeniably handsome single father–crashes her book signing and angrily demands that she stop communicating with his daughter.

Black and Catholic documents the exclusion, erasure, and systematic racism faced by Black Catholics, filling an essential gap in both Catholic and Black history. In the storied history of the U.S. Catholic community, there is a long-standing myth held by Catholics and non-Catholics alike that there are no Black Catholics. In this deeply researched and compelling book, Tia Noelle Pratt debunks this myth and brings forward the religious experiences and culture of Black Catholics, filling a void in the literature of both U.S.

Joel and Willow Ward are white. Their Black teenage daughter, adopted at birth, was just killed by the police. Now, their house is trying to kill them, and the grieving parents are trying to understand why. And survive the night. Release: 10/3/25Click to Read: (Buy Now)

Max has traveled far and wide – through the temples of Malaysia, across lush jungles, along Australia’s golden beaches, and into the wild heart of Africa. Everywhere he goes, he collects stories, memories, and friendships. But when a new friend asks him, “Hey, where are you from?” Max discovers that the answer isn’t as simple as he thought. Through enchanting storytelling and vibrant, colorful illustrations, Hey, Where Are You From?

After a turbulent school year, Nubia is both thrilled and anxious ass he embarks on a transformative summer training with the Amazons on Themyscira! Amid the mounting pressure of expectations, she grapples with feeling like an outsider, letting the weight of her self-doubt strain her most important relationships. Just when she thought her life couldn’t get more complicated, her biggest fear threatens the safety of everyone on Paradise Island.

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another stunning, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, following a freshman girl whose college life is turned upside down when her roommate’s ex-convict brother moves into their dorm and starts controlling their every move. Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC.

He doesn’t want a relationship. Ever. Shane Corey is done. The cautious cowboy has had his heart broken twice (by the same woman!) and he no longer believes in love. The family ranch is his sanctuary and his solace—until beautiful rodeo star Remi Hawkins rides into quiet little Tenacity, shattering his carefully constructed peace. Remi is in town to visit her family, and she's powerfully drawn to the gruff rancher, who is unlike any of the fast-talking riders she meets on the circuit.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unlock their own potential. Release: 9/2/25Click to Read: (Buy Now)

A compelling and candid memoir from Allen Iverson, the NBA’s most misunderstood Hall of Famer, detailing his tough childhood in Virginia, his entry into the league as the number one overall pick, and his controversial, culture-changing pro basketball career. In Misunderstood, Allen Iverson shares in searing clarity and touching candor his meteoric rise from impoverished child in the Virginia projects to high school champion to Georgetown University protégé of legendary coach John Thompson, and finally to NBA All-Star and Reebok’s Vice President of Basketball.

A celebration of the beauty, power, and faith of the African-American community as reflected in the principles of Kwanzaa, by the author of I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids. Kwanzaa is a holiday steeped in ancestral traditions collected over generations of people across the Black Diaspora. Once Upon a Kwanzaa introduces communities of all colors to the interwoven history and lived experiences connected to this time of year when families and loved ones gather to celebrate, share, and reimagine the past, present, and future.

The second of two steamy and entertaining romance novels, published under the beloved and distinguished author’s real name for the first time. Three years have passed since four friends—Geneva, Chevy, Crystal, and Noah—had a steamy summer of secrets and sleeping around. As another summer is fast approaching, they’ve sworn off any extracurricular activities, but as the temperature rises in the city, the friends find themselves in hot water again.

The first of two steamy and entertaining romance novels, published under the beloved and distinguished author’s real name for the first time. You never know what’s going on behind someone’s groove. New York City, April 2002: Geneva, Crystal, Noah, and Chevy, a close friend group, are all mid-thirty, flirty—and ready to embrace the heat of the summer. But behind closed doors, each of them has struggles of their own: Geneva keeps accidentally falling for the charms of her good-for-nothing ex-husband; Crystal is a high-flying executive with a picture-perfect life and a boyfriend who might just be too good to be true; Noah is attempting to keep the spark alive between him and his European boyfriend, but the flames of temptation keep catching fire in the most unexpected of places; and then there’s Chevy, who couldn’t care less about love and only wants a life of champagne dinners and designer bags, no matter the cost.

From Sherri Shepherd, this energetic and fun story celebrates female friendships and shows young girls the importance of cheering one another on! When Chloe leaves for her big performance on stage,…

Bel-Air meets Legacies meets Cloak & Dagger in this explosive and innovative fantasy debut… Yasir Salah's life is not without its challenges… Forced to live with his uncle without a reasonable explanation, he finds himself adjusting to the most nerve-racking situation imaginable. New school. New rules. New flow—while wishing he could hit the reset button and go back to his life in Atlanta.

A bold call to rethink authenticity at work. Workplace dynamics in recent years have been a dizzying storm of broken promises. Companies that once encouraged employees to “come as you are” and bring your full, authentic self to work are now shutting down initiatives, part of an ongoing cycle of trading on our identities when it’s convenient and profitable. Jodi-Ann Burey, writer and critic known for her TED talk “The Myth of Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self to Work,” delves into the dangers of disclosure in environments that aren’t built for our well-being.

A liberatory anthology of twenty-seven writers—a community in book form—charting paths ahead for action and care in the face of political uncertainty, curated by Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones. Inspired by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith’s conversations in the wake of the 2024 election, this is a collection of poems, essays, and visual art on what we—individually and collectively—can hold onto, and what we can work towards.

Falling in love is the easy part, maintaining your relationship is where it gets tricky. This group of tight-knit friends are all taken aback by the sudden revelation that Jason has not only become a father to a five year old overnight, but he's also found himself in an unexpected romantic entanglement with someone new. The marriage between Mike and Kima faces strain as he hires an attractive new employee.

What happens when you meet the man of your dreams, but it’s the right place wrong time? You walk away… What do you do when you keep running into him at the most random times, in the most random places? You let him in… What happens when you find out he makes his living in the shadows. You fall a little harder…

One mistake was innocent until it wasn’t. After almost a ten-year relationship, Jersei Lane is forced into a journey of self-discovery. Her codependency made her put her own life on the back burner, but with one spark to her soul, everything shifted. Vayce Denver is the school counselor at Sweet Pea Academy. His life is built on saving others until it is time to address his own.

Featuring colored endpapers and a designed case! New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance. Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business. As a newly certified mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, her days are not for the faint of heart. Luckily her boyfriend Noah isn't squeamish, and Meka is finally feeling ready to say the three little words that will change everything.

The organizers of the Black Book Bash, a Black authors event scheduled for this weekend in Jacksonville, say Publix pulled out as a sponsor at the last minute. In a viral video, organizer Casey Kelly claimed Publix’s withdrawal forced organizers to use their own money to keep the event going. Publix, however, disputes this. A company communications director told…

Get ready—Lifetime is honoring one of the most beloved voices in Black literature with a television adaptation that promises to be unforgettable. Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers, based on the late bestselling author’s hit novel, will premiere as a two-night movie event this November, serving as the centerpiece of the network’s “Love of a Lifetime” slate. Starring Naturi Naughton, Simone Missick, Kendrick Sampson,