Africa First

From award-winning author and creative writing professor at Tulane University comes an intimate and powerful memoir exploring inherited trauma, family secrets, and the enduring bonds of love between mothers and daughters. On her second birthday in 1967, Bernice McFadden died in a car crash near...

A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel...

It was in the nature of Belgium’s withdrawal from Africa that power was essentially handed over to the first in line to receive it. Very little of the careful preparation that characterized the British withdrawal from Africa was evident in Congo. As it turned out, the first in line to take power was a tall, stern-featured ideologue by the name of Patrice Lumumba. This audiobook looks at one of the most important African leaders of the 20th century.

Rhythm’s First Lady: A Platinum Chocolate Romance by LongTemple Power does not always arrive as cruelty. Sometimes it arrives as opportunity. Claire Graham is an architect whose talent is finally being seen—just as the church that shaped her husband begins to claim him. As invitations multiply and doors open, Claire and Oliver must decide what kind of success they are willing to accept, and what kind of faith they are willing to lose. Set against Newark’s rising cultural landscape and the quiet machinery of religious authority, Rhythm’s First Lady is a visionary, emotionally rich ...

Both a revealing self-portrait and dramatic fictional chronicle of his final African safari, Ernest Hemingway's last unpublished work was written when he returned from Kenya in 1953. Edited by his son Patrick, who accompanied his father on the safari, True at First Light offers rare insights...

“No badge, no problem. Michael Lister’s first swing at the modern private eye novel is a home run. The Night Of is an instant classic with rich characters and storytelling that grips your heart from first page to last.” - #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly Lucas Burke and Alix "Blade" Baker: A Pair of Determined Detectives In the sun-soaked expanse of Panama City Beach, Florida, Lucas Burke and Alix “Blade” Baker are the area's most tenacious private investigators. Specializing in missing persons cases, their work is more than just a job—it’s a personal ...

Hear the real stories of what it was like to be an American Slave straight from two who lived through it – J.D. Green and James L. Smith. Born in the early 1800’s, these two men write their heroic and horrifying life stories. Looking back on their lives toward the turn of the next century they describe what it was like to be owned and what was promised as freedom. After the Civil War, there was a new type of oppression. The stories in this book were only lightly edited for some punctuation but the words and phrases were left to be true to the writer’s heart. Some may find it offensive...

Imagine you meet a man, have a whirlwind romance, and when he drops to one knee and proposes, you say yes. You're living in bliss, making plans for your life, until a group of strangers kidnaps you. The handsome ringleader reveals that your fiancé is his adopted brother, who has stolen his identity, causing your world to fall apart. Ramel took Meadow from his brother Azaire to get answers until he realizes she is just a pawn in the whole situation. However, when he tries to set her free, she refuses to leave, leaving him no choice but to accommodate her on his family compound. The family ...

Closeted lesbians Macy and Stella have the hots for their married co-worker London, and London knows that, but she hangs out wth them anyway. After all, they're always respectful of her and have never made a move. But that's all about to change. Woking with and hanging out with the busty, super-curvaceous, caramel-colored London is driving both women insane with lust, and they are tired of playing nice. So they make her an offer: Let us have our way with you and all you have to do is lay back and enjoy the ride. But London is hesitant. Not only is she "happily married", Macy and Stella are ...

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK As the Civil War looms, a young girl must face a life-altering decision after awakening her sister’s ghost in this “poignant story of love, family and friendship [that] celebrates the power of liberation” (People). “An enrapturing tale of survival...

💕 Love Hangover: A Steamy Small Town Forbidden Romance 💕 After being betrayed by her ex-fiancé, Camille Jordan can’t escape the whispers, judgment, and pity in the small town of Honey Ridge. Determined to rise above the scandal, she holds her head high, until one vulnerable night pulls her into the arms of the last man she should ever touch… Ezra Sheridan. Ezra has always taken what he wants and what he wants is Camille. Unlike his brother, Ezra makes no apologies for his desire, and once he gets a taste of the woman he’s secretly craved for years, he refuses to let her go. ...

He owes his brother a favor. He’s claiming her as payment. A down-on-her-luck pampered princess stranded at rock bottom, Makenna Boyd just lost everything when her old-money fiancé dumped her for a wealthy heiress. Now penthouseless, broke, and terrified of her meddling mother's judgment, her only comfort is a reckless, alcohol-fueled blur at the nearest bar. Enter Kameron “Kamera Ready” James—a wealthy exotic dancer and the undisputed party king of Kama Island. To the outside world, his brand is thriving and his money is long, but behind the designer clothes, this wounded ...

The astonishing untold history of America’s first black millionaires—former slaves who endured incredible challenges to amass and maintain their wealth for a century, from the Jacksonian period to the Roaring Twenties—self-made entrepreneurs whose unknown success mirrored that of American...

Volume One of 100 Great African Kings and Queens is a fascinating account of ten illustrious African monarchs through the sands of time. This revised edition of the original book offers a detailed fact-filled narrative with corresponding images that opens up a whole new world to the reader. Volume two of another ten is not far behind, both in colour and black/white. Volume ten will fulfil the thrilling historical adventure of 100 Great African Kings and Queens. After all, if Africa is the origin of humanity, then without African history, there is no history.

The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club...

Suddenly jobless and single after a devastating layoff and a breakup with his cheating ex, advertising copywriter Dominick Gibson flees his life in Hell's Kitchen to try to get back on track in his hometown of Detroit. He’s got one objective—exit the shallow dating pool ASAP and get married by 35—and the deadline’s approaching fast.

“[Kimberly] Mandindo expertly narrates the supernatural mystery’s twists and turns, keeping the listener guessing until the very end...The narration brings depth to the compelling cast of characters, culminating in the spellbinding and thought-provoking conclusion.” — Booklist One final...

Featured new release: Second Chance Trouble Claude Harper thought his future in football—and with his best friend, Merri—had been sacked, until his past rushed back with an offer he never saw coming. Merri, an assistant coach for a pro team, needs to find a game–changing quarterback to keep his job, and he believes Claude still has the heart and arm he fell in love with. But Claude's departure from his college team, and Merri’s life, was about more than football; intense feelings for each other and identity struggles drove them apart. Now, armed with hope and a smile, Merri heads to...

A Swoon-Worthy Curvy BWWM Fake Dating Interracial Short Romance Mona James, a plus size lonely podcast producer, never planned for one impulsive lie to turn into a whirlwind fake romance with a brooding, camera-shy mechanic. Phoenix Willow agrees to play the part, but the more time they spend together, the more pretend starts to feel dangerously close to real. With growing attention and undeniable chemistry, their carefully drawn lines begin to blur. What happens when a fake love starts to feel like the only thing that’s ever made sense? ❤️African American Woman/White Man Interracial ...

A Hollywood scandal sends a film producer fleeing from a PR nightmare only to discover the secret toddler son he never knew existed. This steamy contemporary romance delivers fake dating drama, emotional healing, alpha protector energy, and the cutest toddler moments that will make you smile. From red-carpet glitz to raw emotional truths, Interlude With A Billionaire is a heartstring-tugging Black romance for fans of Black Billionaire heroes, guarded single moms, and "he falls first" devotion, this story doubles down on what it means to value Black love, family and home over everything else...