Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. This week's BWG Picks features recent adult fiction titles that tell black stories.
The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
Ailey, embarks on a journey through her family’s past, helping her embrace her full heritage, which is the story of the Black experience in itself. An Oprah Book Club book.
Sleep Well My Lady by Kwei Quartey
A private investigator Emma Djan goes undercover to investigate the untimely death of a Ghanaian fashion icon who was found murdered days after breaking up with her boyfriend, a womanizing talk-show host.
Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge
Coming of age as a free-born Black woman in Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson struggles against her mother’s medical aspirations for her when she finds herself more drawn to a musical career.
The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo
When a woman travels to Nigeria to attend the funeral of the father she never knew, she meets an over-the-top family, a new love interest, and discovers parts of herself she didn't know were missing.
While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams
Plunged into an explosive role, Avery, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must unravel the clues he left behind in regards to a dangerous conspiracy.
