Books

Book bans threaten access to diverse narratives, underscoring libraries' vital role in uplifting marginalized voices through collective action.

Libraries evolve beyond books, offering free WiFi, job support, community programs, and inclusive spaces for all.

2025 was the second-highest year on record for book challenges, with the majority filed by anti-LGBTQ activist groups. 

2 Chainz's memoir reveals his spiritual journey, business acumen, and generational wealth focus - a blueprint for authentic success.

Rising R&B star Jaydon discusses his journey, chart-topping success, and upcoming tour, inspired by icons like Michael Jackson

Kennedy Ryan, New York Times bestselling romance author and North Carolina native, teased the cover and summary of her next highly anticipated novel. Score, the second standalone book following Reel in her Hollywood Renaissance series, is a second-chance romance following two characters readers met in the first book of the series. “More than a decade […]

Gucci Mane is back with something special for his fans, and this time it’s not an album but a book. His newest release, “Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man,” hit shelves last Tuesday and has already sparked major conversation across hip hop. In the book, Gucci opens up about his journey through fame, […]

Arsenio Hall said he is sharing the highs and lows of his life and winding career in a new memoir coming out next spring. The 69-year-old actor, comedian and former talk show host said he is revealing iconic moments of his life and career in his new book, Arsenio: A Memoir, heading to shelves on […]

Solange Knowles' Saint Heron Library offers a curated collection of rare and out-of-print books by Black authors.

Rapper 2 Chainz is bringing his story to life in a new memoir. On Sept. 4, Black Privilege Publishing announced that the Grammy-award-winning rapper will be releasing his “most close and personal work”, entitled The Voice in Your Head Is God, in March 2026. In the book, 2 Chainz, who’s real name is Tauheed Epps, […]

You may be thinking that February is one of the most romantic months of the year because of Valentine’s Day, but actually, it’s really August. Now we know what you may be thinking, that doesn’t seem right. But it is true, August is deemed “Romance Awareness Month,” created around “Romance Awareness Day” that is held […]

In a new excerpt from his upcoming memoir, Kid Cudi reveals he nearly died from a cocaine overdose in 2010.