This edition of All Booked was originally emailed to subscribers on February 28, 2023. To receive our literary newsletter in your inbox, sign up at independent.com/newsletters.
Hello, book lovelies!
This newsletter is going out on the last day of Black History Month, and I want to share some of my favorite books written by Black authors. While February is deemed Black History Month, Black authors should be read and celebrated all year long. The publishing industry is getting more diverse, but unfortunately, it is still dominated by white voices. One of the main reasons I enjoy reading so much is because I get to read and learn from other perspectives that I otherwise may not be exposed to in real life. One of my main reading goals for 2023 is to read more diversely. In the past, white authors have taken up the majority of my reading list, but this year, I am being more intentional and actively searching and picking up novels from non-white authors. Below, you will find a few of my favorites from this past year.