Literature is often pushed on allegedly reluctant men as a machine for empathy. I read it for a different reason.

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So, yes, we have a long way to go toward diversifying the publishing industry, but thankfully, more stories featuring diverse authors like these are getting the space to be told. Ahead, here are some ...

Black male authors have long held a mirror to society, documenting our struggles, joys, trauma, love and triumphs.

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I’ve been immersing myself in this summer’s crime fiction, which has been a savory mix of stories by established writers like S.A. Cosby’s surefire “King of Ashes” and great newcomers ...

I’ve been immersing myself in this summer’s crime fiction, which has been a savory mix of stories by established writers like S.A. Cosby’s surefire “King of Ashes” and great newcomers ...

Like Leonard, the five writers featured here excel at their craft while exploring big ideas in settings that draw the reader in. Here’s what makes their crime novels perfect for a deep dive this ...