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March 28, 2013

This week’s book list: Honoring Chinua Achebe, the beauty of poetry, and more

POSTSCRIPT'D - Eddie Huang’s 'Fresh Off The Boat' is a look at one immigrant family’s story of struggle and triumph…
February 7, 2013

Grio books: Great reading for the start of Black History Month

POSTSCRIPT'D - This week’s List kicks off the start of Black History Month and features some truly historic books...
February 3, 2013

Ayana Mathis, author of 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,' is 'stunned' by sudden fame

On the eve of the airing of Ayana Mathis' interview with Oprah Winfrey about her debut novel, she chatted with…
February 1, 2013

Oprah Winfrey interviews 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie' author Ayana Mathis for 'Super Soul Sunday'

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey will interview The Twelve Tribes of Hattie author Ayana Mathis for the next installment of…
November 9, 2012

Walter Mosley makes 'World Book Night' reading list

BOOKS - The "World Book Night" 2013 reading list was announced this week. Among the titles are books by Walter…
July 16, 2012

African-American books: A must read for all Americans

Just as the world is not painted in '50 Shades of Grey,' and America is a melting pot of flavors,…