Jina DuVernay is an Atlanta-based freelance writer focusing on Black literature and Black joy. Find her on social @goodbookingout.

Jina DuVernay

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Melania Luisa Marte’s viral poem ‘Afro-Latina’ gave us a taste of a rare talent. This new collection is a full meal. Enter for a chance to win a copy.
, September 15, 2023
3 Min Read
Does that spellbinding narrator sound familiar? From Viola Davis to Robin Miles to Adjoa Andoh and Oprah Winfrey, these sister storytellers bring best-selling books to life!
, July 14, 2023
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Have a hot girl summer in between the covers … of these books.
, June 28, 2023
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Got sweet tea? These reads from Southern authors will enchant you.
, May 19, 2023
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6 candid and moving memoirs by fascinating Black women help us work through our own joys, disappointments and desires.
, March 24, 2023
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Whether you are single or boo’ed up, our February lit picks will touch your heart, move your soul and inspire you to ignite the love you deserve.
, February 17, 2023
4 Min Read
Skeletons, secret powers, buried traumas, generational curses. What these spellbinding new novels reveal about characters’ ancestors changes their future forever.
, January 27, 2023
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In these page-turners, compelling characters grapple with personal truths as they drift toward and away from fateful connections.
, November 23, 2022
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Girl, who made this potato salad? Check out our mouthwatering mix of recipe guides from talented Black food and beverage pros, healthy eating advocates and cultural stewards.
, November 18, 2022
3 Min Read
The plot thickens! Put on your detective hat and get ready to decipher the clues in these page-turners by notable Black novelists.
, August 19, 2022
3 Min Read