Welcome back to The Lit Library! April showers bring highly anticipated releases!

Your favorite literary baddies are back with a special guest! That’s right–we have another amazing guest. THEE Natasha Bishop stops by to discuss her upcoming release, The Art of Love You. As we wait for April 14th, we ask Natasha to introduce readers to Dani and Micah and their game of tug-o-war. This is a beautiful story of healing, grief, and shared loss. Make sure you have your copy ordered, NOW!

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will leave you wondering where the hell is Carol.

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Natasha - @natashabishopwrites (IG/Threads) | @natashabishopwrites (TikTok)

Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG/Threads)

Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG/Threads)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

Diamond - @foreveradime (Tik Tok) | @bookmarksnbrunches (IG)

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Welcome back to The Lit Library! Your favorite literary baddies are ready to get back to our #BOTM routine and this month we’re discussing We Don’t Talk About Carol. The debut novel from Kristen L. Berry. Imagine finding out one day you had an aunt who went “missing” and nobody bothered to look for her. And when you did go digging you were always met with resistance and lies. That’s what happens when Sydney makes the journey back to North Carolina after the passing of her grandmother. Buckle up for this suspenseful ride!

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will leave you wondering where the hell is Carol.

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Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG/Threads)

Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG/Threads)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

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Welcome back to The Lit Library! Our Legendary February hits its final stop on the #RoadtoBRBF26. This week we are joined by yet another Black Romance Legend, Brenda Jackson.

Your favorite literary baddies are excited and in awe to have the opportunity to sit down with Miss Brenda Jackson who has penned over 150 novels. She is the first Black Romance author to be a NY Times and USA Today Best Selling author. With over 30 years of longevity in the literary world, Miss Brenda still made time and space to come and educate us and pour into The Lit Library. Brenda Jackson is a true Legend and plans to continue writing as she gives us details on her 2026 releases and her journey to #BRBF26.

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will elevate you.

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Brenda Jackson - Brenda Jackson Website | @author_brendajackson (IG)

Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG)

Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

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Welcome back to The Lit Library! Our Legendary February series continues as we keep on down the #RoadtoBRBF26 journey. This week we are joined by yet another Black Romance pioneer and legend, Donna Hill.

Your favorite literary baddies are honored and in awe to have the opportunity to sit down with Miss Donna who has maintained 35 years of longevity in the literary world. Not only does she share knowledge and history pertaining to penning black romance, she wants to know “Why Are Y’all Stuck In The 90’s?” as we discuss her debut novel, Rooms of The Heart. Donna Hill maintains her staying power as she gives us details on her 2026 releases and her journey to #BRBF26.

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will elevate you.

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Donna Hill - Donna Hill Website | @brooklyngirl737 (IG)

Diamond - @foreveradime (Tik Tok) | @bookmarksnbrunches (IG)

Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG)

Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

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Welcome back to The Lit Library! This episode kicks off our Legendary February series as part of our #RoadtoBRBF26 . Who better to usher in the series than THEE legend herself, Miss Beverly Jenkins.

Your favorite literary baddies are honored and in awe to have the opportunity to sit down with Miss Beverly and talk all things Black Romance! We discuss Miss Beverly’s first published book, Night Song, a historical fiction romance following Cara and Chase’s love story in a post-Civil War era. We also take the opportunity to sit and listen as Miss Beverly shares a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and history as it pertains to the Black Romance.

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson will elevate you.

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Beverly Jenkins - Beverly Jenkins Website | @authorMsBev (X)

Diamond - @foreveradime (Tik Tok) | @bookmarksnbrunches (IG)

Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG)

Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

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Welcome back to The Lit Library! This episode we’re back and ready to discuss our #BOTM–Waiting To Exhale.

Your favorite literary baddies sit down and examine the Terry McMillan classic with a 30+ perspective. We slide down memory lane as we talk Savannah, Gloria, Robin and Bernadine. This book and the movie certainly hits different when you’re in a more mature phase of your womanhood.

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson might just save you.

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Diamond - @foreveradime (Tik Tok) | @bookmarksnbrunches (IG)

Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

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Welcome back to The Lit Library! As we continue on our road to #BRBF26, we welcome the incomparable Nicole Falls, author of over 50 published novels, Nicole is a trailblazing voice in Black Romance.

Your favorite literary baddies sit down with Nicole to talk about her passion and purpose as an author. She drops some gems for new pens in the space, and we take time to give Nicole the flowers she deserves as one the few authors willing to reach back and help new authors flourish. From her creative rituals to the editing for some of the biggest names in the space, Nicole takes us to school, and it’s only fitting for the founder of Black Romance University!

If you love conversations about Black Romance and the history of the genre and those that paved the way, this is your episode. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and slide into this episode.

Welcome to The Lit Library, where the books are Black, the discussions are bold, and this week’s lesson might just save… or corrupt you.

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Nicole Falls - @_NicoleFalls (IG/Threads) | @NiccyTok (TikTok) | https://nicolefalls.com/

Shawndra - @Elle_Monique (X) | @Poppin_Pages (Tik Tok) | @Poppin_Pages (IG)

Jaleesa - @JaleesaReads (X) | @JaleesaReads (TikTok) | @JaleesaReads (IG)

Fancy - @authordhrenfroe (TikTok) | @authordhrenfroe (IG/Threads)

Bri - @Bri.Kristen (IG)

Candice - @TheWriteBarnes (X) | @TheWriteBarnes (TikTok) | @TheWriteBarnes (IG)

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