Sunday Brunch: Can Christian Fiction Thrive in Secular Market?
Christian fiction is easily one of the fastest growing genres in the African American fiction arena. As publishing options becomes more accessible, more writers than ever before are breaking the mold and stepping out with…
Daily Open Thread: Can You Relate to Non-Black Characters?
One of the biggest reasons for having diverse literature is because readers tend to like books where they can “see themselves” in the characters (aka the character looks like them). So today’s discussion…
Common Discusses Forthcoming Memoir
Rapper and producer Common has been busy these days. In addition to his new album and upcoming TV show, he also revealed to Details that he is working on a memoir entitled One…
Reaching Out to Book Clubs
Many authors need to connect to book clubs and make the connection that realest experience they can have. How can you tap into this enormous market and get book clubs excited about your…
A Welcome Message from the Editor
Welcome to the official web home of the Urban Literary Review! This journey has been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to finally be able to share everything that we’ve been…
Excerpt: Mind Your Own Business by Lutisha Lovely
Editor’s note: The Urban Literary Review is proud to provide its readers with exclusive access to excerpts from forthcoming and recently published novels by black writers. The following excerpt is copyrighted, not for reprint elsewhere and…
Excerpt: The Eternal Engagement by Mary B. Morrison
Editor’s note: The Urban Literary Review is proud to provide its readers with exclusive access to excerpts from forthcoming and recently published novels by black writers. The following excerpt is copyrighted, not for reprint elsewhere…
10 1/2 Inclinations by Ben Okri
There is a secret trail of books meant to inspire and enlighten you. Find that trail. Read outside your own nation, colour, class, gender. Read the books your parents hate. Read the books…
Excerpt: Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields
Editor’s note: The Urban Literary Review is proud to provide its readers with exclusive access to excerpts from forthcoming and recently published novels by black writers. The following excerpt is copyrighted, not for reprint elsewhere and…
Readers Choice: Top 10 Best Black Love Stories
Despite the many genres that fill bookstore and e-book shelves nationwide, there is one genre that gets black readers talking like none other –love stories. Some argue that there are too many and…
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