This year’s top ten showcases the best books that challenged me, surprised me, and stayed with me long after I’d finished them. From acclaimed fiction to unexpected gems, each title earned its place by delivering something distinctive, memorable, or thought-provoking. These are the standout reads that truly defined my year.
The last TBR update of the year is here, and I’m ending on a high note. I made steady progress, dipped into a range of genres, and finally tackled some long-awaited reads. Before the year wraps up, here’s a two more books I am excited to read!
Sometimes you just want a story that hits every romantic spot without the page-count commitment. These Black indie and self-published romances deliver big feelings in a short time — perfect for busy reading seasons, reading slumps, or when you crave love done beautifully in under 300 pages.
This post is a round-up of the standout reads I finally picked up from my TBR , stories that moved me, taught me, and stayed with me long after the final page. From sweeping family sagas to powerful reflections on race identity, legacy and love, here are the books that truly lived up to the hype.
Welcome to the November edition of my TBR Update! October wasn’t my most productive reading month, I only finished one book from my TBR, but that hasn’t stopped me from adding a few more. I’m being selective this time, though! Here are three new reads I’m genuinely excited about and (hopefully) will actually finish.
Celebrate Black History Month with Black stories that span cultures and continents. From Nigeria to Jamaica, Uganda to the United States, these books highlight the richness of Black experiences worldwide. Join me in exploring powerful voices that reveal our shared humanity through history, identity, love, and resilience, this month and beyond.
A continuation of my Black History Month series, I’ve been exploring and revisiting Black British classic stories that explore identity, belonging, and resilience. These books remind me of how vital it is to celebrate voices that have long been overlooked, and to recognise the struggles and strength that continue to shape Black life in Britain today.
Welcome to the October edition of my TBR Update! As I got through quite a few books last month we’re adding 4 new books across a range of genres. while staying true to my favourites genres I am still branching out with these picks. So let’s dive in!
Books are my favourite kind of gift, and putting this list together reminded me just how powerful the right story can be. These five reads span romance, historical fiction, fantasy, and beyond—but what they all share is that they linger long after the last page. Whether you’re looking for something to gift a fellow book lover or simply want to treat yourself, these are stories worth unwrapping.
My teen era defined me as a reader, and despite transitioning to a Wattpad girly and late-night online reads, I still loved traditional publishing and was exploring books with more adult themes and tropes. The following 5 books are some of my most memorable teenage reads, and I think they still hold up quite well today!
