Author Interview: Ottessa Moshfegh
We spoke with Otessa Moshfegh about what inspired her to write Death in Her Hands, the importance of independent bookstores, and more.
Author Interview: Megha Majumdar
Expertly evoking the jittery streets of New York and the languid rhythms of Jamaica, Patsy weaves between the lives of Patsy and Tru in vignettes spanning more than a decade as mother and daughter ultimately find a way back to one another. We spoke with author Nicole Dennis-Benn about writing in defiance of oppression, representation in narration, and more.
Juneteenth Recap and Moving Forward
It was incredible to see your support for Black-owned bookstores, and we believe that this is only the beginning. Libro.fm is committed to doing the work: amplifying BIPOC voices, diversifying our small team as we grow, evaluating our partnerships, and pushing for change within the book industry.
Coping with Covid-19: Bookseller Insights from Cristina Rodriguez
We wanted to hear from booksellers around the country about how they and their bookstores were coping with the effects of the pandemic, so we spoke with Cristina Rodriguez, bookseller and General Manager at Deep Vellum Books in Dallas, Texas.
5 Ways to Support Black-Owned Bookstores
Get tips for how to support a Black-owned bookstore virtually or in-person.
Author Interview: George M. Johnson
In All Boys Aren’t Blue, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. We spoke with author George M. Johnson about their inspiration, writing as activism, and more.
Author Interview: Nicole Dennis-Benn
Expertly evoking the jittery streets of New York and the languid rhythms of Jamaica, Patsy weaves between the lives of Patsy and Tru in vignettes spanning more than a decade as mother and daughter ultimately find a way back to one another. We spoke with author Nicole Dennis-Benn about writing in defiance of oppression, representation in narration, and more.
Author Interview: Brit Bennett
We spoke with Brit Bennett about what inspired her to write The Vanishing Half, the importance of independent bookstores, and more.
Listen Together: Libro.fm Audiobook Club Pick for June
Welcome to Listen Together: Libro.fm Audiobook Club! Meet the host, get the audiobook, learn about the author, and save your Listening Schedule for June.
Audiobook Recommendations from Black Bookstagrammers
Explore these audiobook picks from Black creators within the bookstagram community.
Reading for Antiracists
To help us fight racism in ourselves as well as everywhere else we encounter it, we’re highlighting audiobooks about racism, antiracism, white fragility and more. Let’s all commit to fighting racism where we find it, including in ourselves.
Black-Owned Bookstores to Support Right Now (and Always)
Browse this directory of black-owned bookstores to find a local, independent bookstore to support with your reading.