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

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

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

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'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

Kehinde Wiley's 'An Economy of Grace' offers feast for the eyes

REVIEW -- With 'An Economy of Grace', Kehinde Wiley offers a sumptuous feast for the eyes and an addendum to…
/ May 21, 2012

'50 Shades of Grey' craze: Hot novel explores dominance and submission in modern relationships

theGRIO REPORT - E L James' novel '50 Shades of Grey' has become a mainstream hit, in part by shining…
/ May 11, 2012

Toni Morrison's new novel 'Home' is where her heart is

REVIEW - With 'Home', Morrison continues to beg the reader to reflect critically on notions of identity, race, gender and…
/ May 8, 2012

Dream Chaser: Formerly impoverished teen writes novel

Kyle Chais, The once homeless young man recently got his first book, "Nameless," published by Simon & Schuster...
/ March 23, 2012

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