Ruby Yayra Goka is an author and a dentist. She has penned 17 published novels, a number of which have won prizes including the Burt Award for African Literature. Ruby strongly believes in the power of storytelling and aims through her writing to provide strong, empowering role models for young girls, especially young black girls…
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Milkman is by no means an easy novel to read, it is sluggish and sprawling, feeling longer than its 352 pages; however, it is hugely satisfying to finish. It also presents a haunting look at life during The Troubles in Northern Ireland…
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Between the World and Me is a poignant and profound piece of work, detailing the most gruesome and raw details of black American history and the everyday black experience in America…
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Long read: To establish a clear picture of the extent of racism in boarding schools, we spoke to 30 black and mixed-race people that attended some of the top private boarding schools in the UK…
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We all have the power to make great change, so instead of doing nothing, why not order a few of these books and attempt to understand this widespread issue…
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LeKood is a specialist food shop which will ensnare you into the delicious world of French cuisine. It was founded by Charlotte Graves in 2019 as a way of bringing all the best bits of French food to London…
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It’s been almost a decade since Clare Danes came hurtling on to our screens as the energetic, uncontrollable but extremely sharp CIA officer we now know (and love) as Carrie Mathison. Eight seasons later and the show has drawn to a close…
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Girl, Woman, Other is an enthralling portrait of female experience. The novel follows 12 characters and most are black British women. Immense diversity is portrayed through these women, and it is through the difference in their experiences that Evaristo weaves such a rich tapestry of what modern Britain looks like…
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The cover and artwork of Little Fires Everywhere are unassuming, and without the encouraging reviews also donning the cover I could have quite easily walked past this – yes, I judge books by covers. But within its pages, this novel has a mass of well-developed and deeply-explored themes including…
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How to act, how to keep busy and simply how to keep happy are just some of the big questions many of us are contending with at the moment. ‘Finding a new normal’ is quite an overwhelming task for any of us, and so instead I encourage you to…
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We are now moving into our third week of lockdown in the UK and so we thought we would bring you a further dose of good news to keep spirits high…
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There has been a strong sense of pride felt in the UK, especially over the last few days. People that were referred to as low skill workers just a few months ago are now seen as key workers, and our nation is relying heavily on their courage…
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How to Fail, a much-loved podcast since its inception in 2018, is also the title of Elizabeth Day’s new bestselling book – How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong. In October, Elizabeth Day took her podcast live for a special show…
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