Book Reviews

Spilt Milk

‘Spilt Milk’ Glorifies Self-Healing and Discovery

Written By: Tariqah Shakir Aisha Ali’s debut Spilt Milk is a short journey filled with…

Compton Cowboys

Compton, California, Is the Old Town Road for Black Urban Cowboys

New York Times reporter Walter Thompson-Hernandez’s The Compton Cowboys is both a skilled insider’s look…

Stealing Thunder

‘Stealing Thunder’: Epic Fantasy with a Badass Trans Heroine

There is nothing I appreciate more these days than having an ever-expanding bookshelf full of…

Birthright

‘Birthright’: An Invitation to “Read” Rather Than “read” about Autonomy over Erasure

Written By: Maya Williams George Abraham (they/them and he/him) uses the power of form to…

Nandi Taylor

BGN Book Review: ‘Given’ by Nandi Taylor

How do you create a fresh story with a captivating world and innovative magic systems…

Queenie

BGN Book Review: ‘Queenie’ by Candice Carty-Williams

Are you the type of person who gives good advice and loses patience when friends…

Star Wars Galaxy

‘Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy’ Review and More

Written By: Angelica Monk Tis the season for joy, peace, presents, and lightsabers. With the…

Unashamed Fat Black Muslim

Leah Vernon: Doing Her Thing and Doing it Right

Written By: Tariqah Shakir Leah Vernon is everything you wouldn’t expect of a Muslim or…

Full Disclosure

Review: ‘Full Disclosure’ is the Wokest YA Novel of 2019

We’re a few weeks out from the New Year now, so I’m just gonna go…

Game of Thrones Guide

Review: Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros and Beyond, The Complete Series

Review by: Angelica Monk Suffering through the Long Night that is dark and full of…