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This week's reading list: Scaring up a good book

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Zane author/publisher explains why her erotic fiction is so hot

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This week's reading list: A 'binder' of books for black women

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Terry McMillan 'tweets off' on politics

Her vow to take a break from Twitter to finish an upcoming book lasted less than a week, as bestselling
/ October 12, 2012

This weekend's reading list: Malcolm Gladwell explores stereotypes, and a journey from slavery to freedom

POSTSCRIPT'D - Ever wonder where stereotypes emanate from, and why people make snap judgments about folks they don’t even know?..
/ October 11, 2012

Books: Ni-Ni Simone's new novel, 'Angry A– Black Woman' author speaks

The latest books and interviews from PostScript'd
/ October 6, 2012

This week's reading list: 'An Angry A** Black Woman'

POSTSCRTIPT'D - Imagine being in a coma and hearing every word your family is saying...
/ October 4, 2012

'Banned Book Week' highlights classics barred from shelves

POST SCRIPT'D - To Kill A Mockingbird, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, is among the top 10 most-banned…
/ October 2, 2012

Introducing 'The List' – This week's hottest new books for black readers

THE LIST - If you love read -- or if you'd like to read more but need a little help…
/ September 27, 2012

Wyclef Jean Book: In his new memoir 'Purpose,' the Fugees leader shares his love struggles, career triumphs

TheGrio sat down with the master storyteller of his own life as Wyclef Jean revealed what Fugees fans and black…
/ September 21, 2012

Review: Zadie Smith’s novel ‘NW’ explores black upward mobility

REVIEW - 'NW', the latest literary contribution from Zadie Smith – the critically acclaimed author of 'White Teeth', 'The Autograph…
/ September 16, 2012

Interview: Joan Walsh on her new book, 'What's the matter with white people'

Author and Salon.com editor at large Joan Walsh recently sat down with theGrio's Joy Reid to discuss her new book,…
/ August 28, 2012

theGrio’s summer 2012 books round-up: Great beach reading on black love, African-American history and more!

theGRIO REPORT - Whether you are looking for words of wisdom from a top chef or a former of secretary…
/ July 5, 2012

Alice Walker opposes Hebrew translation of ‘The Color Purple’

Alice Walker, the author of the acclaimed novel 'The Color Purple', has publicly forbid Israel from translating her award-winning book…
/ June 19, 2012

‘Sparkle’ to be released as novel and Broadway show

The Hollywood Reporter reports that the upcoming musical film Sparkle will also be released as a novel in August and…
/ June 19, 2012