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Yap Black Books

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

There are so many undiscovered black romance novels. What if I can give you a glimpse into the many genres of Black Romance novels? From historical to contemporary to fantasy and sci-fi, every month, Yap Black Books introduces you to romance novels where all of the main characters are African American. Where Black Love and Joy is the premise of the book, not an afterthought.

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Episodes

Welcome Back to the Fluffy Girl Reads

November 24, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

After a bit of a hiatus, fluffy girl reads is back reviewing romance novels by black authors. This week's feature book has songs by my favorite new artist, Siya and Jon Legend. Also a note about podcast changes. 

Family over Everything: Sister Sledge is right on time

September 22, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

What does F.O.E. mean to you? In this week's podcast you'll meet a family where family means everything. You also be introduced to a 1st time author and a shameless plug for an Author's Reading group on facebook. Not mine, by the way. An old favorite and a historical that takes place before the Civil War.

Book Review #5: Black Romance historical & rap a perfect mix

September 07, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MB

What does a historical romance novel tie in with a 2008 rap? In this episode I’ll review a history by D. Camille that answers that very question. This week I’m reviewing four books that span from historical to contemporary to fantasy. A book set in 1960’s south to 1 set in Africa. These 4 books will take you through a gambit of emotions where you’re rooting for everybody to win.

Can you find love in a Bando? It's all about Mary J Blige

August 31, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MB

Can you find love in a bando? In this episode of Fluffy girl reads my feature book answered this question. How do all of my favorite Mary J songs answer our question? You gotta listen for my feature book. She Found Love in a Bando.  4 black romance novels this time all street lit, including another hip hop fairy tale.

Book Reviews with some of Beyonce's songs thrown in

August 24, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

This week's episode some of Beyonce's songs fit in with our books. Listen to find out which four songs went with each review. Why not download Beyonce and listen with each book? 

My 2nd book review

August 17, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MB

Come listen to my review of 4 more romance novels written by Black Authors. 

Book Review

August 10, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

My first book review of 4 books written by African American Authors. 

Introduction

August 06, 2019 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MB

Welcome to Fluffy Girl Reads! Here I introduce myself and talk about the types of books I will review. Black romance novels by Black authors.