Recs if you like The Book of Negroes...
Literature of the Global South
Writing and voices from outside of the white Western canon. Fiction and Non-fiction with an emphasis in diaspora, decolonization, global history, and resistance narratives from around the world. Features African, Asian, Central American, South American, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern voices.
Began with many recommendations from Jamin Anderson (@jaminanderson__ on Instagram) and has expanded with the help of the Pagebound community.
Black Historical Fiction Must Reads
A collection of historical fiction by Black authors that brings Black history to life through unforgettable characters, family stories, friendship, love, resilience, and everything in between.
These are the kinds of books that teach you something, break your heart a little, and stay with you long after the last page.
Canadian Essentials
A variety of essential and popular books by Canadian authors.
Please comment any recommendations!
horrific villains in fiction
inspired by me watching youtube videos about literary analysis of villains, here is a list full of books in which i believe their villains to be absolutely ghastly and horrifying; bloody and abusive, terrorizing and killing. if you have any to recommend, please put them in the comments! i'd love to make this list large!
Read the North ๐จ๐ฆ
Celebrating Canadian authors, with an emphasis on fiction. I'm also trying to include a lot of Indigenous authors in this list! Open to suggestions.
Banned & Challenged Books In Canada
This is a list of as many banned and challenged books in Canada. Current sources are Penguin Random House Canada and Freedom To Read. This list will get updated the more I find stuff.
Black Genealogy
Genealogical resources for those interested in discovery their place in the African diaspora.
Canadian Literature
I wish we could make communal lists, because this would be a helpful one to be able to ask others to contribute to
CBC Canada Reads Contenders #1 - 2002 to 2011
All of the books from the first ten years of Canada Reads, an annual "Battle of the Books" run by the CBC (Canada's national broadcaster). Each year five Canadian celebrities step in to champion one Canadian book in a series of televised debates/discussions to see which book will come out on top.
Canadian/Turtle Island Reads
Canada Reads Winners
Books that have won Canada Reads, 2002 to present
Black Canadian Excellence
