Rick O'Shea on why the Dublin Literary Award shortlist deserves your attentionLibrarians choose six books for prestigious award showcasing diverse stories, styles, and themes.Awards shortlists are important to highlight exceptional books that may have been overlooked due to timing or lesser exposure.
Kennedy Ryan's new novel, plus 4 other new romances by Black authorsBlack romance authors are leveraging mutual support networks and self-publishing platforms to overcome industry barriers.Black-authored romances offer diverse stories, from tropey romantic comedies to magical realism.