September's Bookshelf
This month's bookshelf has books published this September, and some classics whose impact has stood the test of time. There's some poetry...
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Karen Chalamilla
- Aug 29
- 11 min
Abi Daré is back with "And So I Roar"
After the success of her debut novel The Girl With The Louding Voice , Abi Daré is back with a sequel, And So I Roar . Adunni’s journey...
Ope Oduwole
- Aug 23
- 5 min
The Republication of The Spook Who Sat by the Door: A Conversation with Komikamo and Kamillah Brandes
The republication of The Spook Who Sat by the Door , Sam Greenlee's seminal novel, is not just a literary event but a cultural moment. ...
Maxine Sibihwana
- Jul 28
- 4 min
George The Poet wants you to ‘get active’
“I definitely want people to know that you are capable of taking your journey in a direction that aligns with what is best for the world,...
The Floor Mag
- May 17
- 5 min
Best Books of 2024 So Far
The best books of the year so far, picked from our bookshelves of the month
The Floor Mag
- Apr 11
- 6 min
April's Bookshelf
The spotlight is on the short story for this month's bookshelf, with 3 out of the 8 picks being compilations that span across genres and...
The Floor Mag
- Mar 3
- 5 min
March's Bookshelf
Themes: LGBTQIA+, Family, Christianity, Coming of age, Self-acceptance, Love Summary: When Obiefuna's father witnesses an intimate moment...
The Floor Mag
- Feb 8
- 5 min
February's Bookshelf
This month's bookshelf is made up of 8 spicy, hearty, diverse romances picked by self professed book fanatic John-Paul Kunrunmi. There's...
The Floor Mag
- Jan 15
- 4 min
January's Bookshelf
Our first bookshelf of 2024! Kickstart your year right by adding one, some or all of these 8 incredible releases to your reading list....
The Floor Mag
- Dec 21, 2023
- 3 min
12 Best Books of 2023
It's been a great year for literature. From stellar debuts, and follow-ups that undoubtedly beat the sophomore slump, to affecting poetry...
Tasnim Tayo
- Nov 29, 2023
- 2 min
A Literary Extravaganza: Reviewing The Black British Book Festival
Literature writer, Tasnim Tayo reports on attending the Black British Book Festival in October 2023.
The Floor Mag
- Nov 9, 2023
- 5 min
November's Bookshelf
How To Say Babylon By Safiya Sinclair Throughout her childhood, Safiya Sinclair’s father, a volatile reggae musician and militant...
Karen Chalamilla
- Oct 17, 2023
- 9 min
In Conversation With: Tomi Oyemakinde
In Tomi Oyemakinde's The Changing Man fear is to be conquered as much as it is to be embraced. The novel follows a precocious and lonely...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Oct 7, 2023
- 5 min
October's Shelf: Spooky Edition
This month's shelf is all about the scare factor. From a horror anthology edited by Jordan Peele to Toni Morrison's best known work.
Karen Chalamilla
- Sep 26, 2023
- 8 min
In Conversation With: Talia Hibbert
Talia Hibbert is growing bolder in her love for romance. "I take so much pride in telling these stories," she earnestly shares towards...
Karen Chalamilla
- Sep 7, 2023
- 4 min
September Book Shelf
From new Zadie Smith to Kelechi Okafor's debut collection. The Floor Mag's September Book Shelf is here.
Alma Alma
- Aug 23, 2023
- 4 min
Not All Ghosts Are Scary: 'When We Were Birds' by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
Ayanna Lloyd Banwo wants us to know that ghosts are not scary. And even when they are, they can guide us, point us towards love and steer...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Aug 18, 2023
- 4 min
In Conversation: Taylor-Dior Rumble
Being listed as #Merky Books’ first ever RomCom isn’t a small feat, but Taylor-Dior Rumble has always had Merky in her sights.
Tasnim Tayo
- Aug 17, 2023
- 3 min
Chemistry, Cooking & Careers: 'Accidentally in Love' by Danielle Jackson
A scorching Chicago summer of working and playing hard. Could there be an opportunity to stumble into love?
Hena J. Bryan
- Jul 27, 2023
- 8 min
August Digital Cover: Yomi Adegoke
Yomi Adegoke’s career is one that continues to inspire many young Black-British aspiring journalists, including myself. With an...
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