Recs if you like The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives...

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.

an engaging collection that captures the depth and diversity of African storytelling, blending tradition, history, and modern life through powerful voices.

For people who want to dip toes in Nigerian literature.

A few lovely books written by Black women spanning every genre!

fiction and nonfiction titled "the secret life/lives of ____"

Complete! Every book longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction since it was founded in 1996, under its current title and previous sponsored titles of 'Orange' and 'Baileys' Prize for Fiction. I want to hear your percentage overlap in the comments!