Reported by Marlive Harris, TheGRITS.com The best-selling book/series, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, written by Rhodesian-born writer, Alexander McCall Smith, will be coming to HBO. According to BBC News, Alexander McCall Smith’s very popular novel series, which follows the adventures of detective Precious Ramotswe, is to be made into 13 episodes for television. Grammy [...]

Continuing to aggressively expand its African American publishing program, Kensington Publishing will launch a new imprint focused on inspirational books that will be called Souls of My Sisters, a program based on a bestselling title of the same name by Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy. Originally published by Kensington’s African American-oriented Dafina imprint in [...]

The Reverend Curtis Black is turning over a new leaf … or is he? Fans of Kim Roby’s infamous character – check out the new book release, Sin No More, in stores today. Attention all Book Clubs: “Have Dinner with Kimberla Lawson Roby” Contest

From author Teri Woods.     It’s the late 1980s, and Gena, a young girl from the projects, meets Quadir, a millionaire drug dealer, and falls madly in love. Quadir builds a massive empire while fighting his rivals and enemies. Gena faces the challenges of holding onto her man, her house, her car, and the [...]

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN Cheryl Robinson NAL Trade; Release nationwide – January 2, 2008 $13.95 US; ISBN: 0451222288 Author Website Meet Georgia Brown-a humble housewife determined to become a household name…. After eleven years of marriage, Georgia Brown is fed up with her husband, Marvin, a popular radio personality. It’s not just because she suspects he’s [...]

Only You Francis Ray St. Martins; October 2, 2007 $6.99 US; ISBN: 0312948743 Subject: Romance Author Website Essence bestselling author Francis Ray continues to charm and inspire her readers with this new tale about the romantic lives of the Grayson family—and this time, it’s the daughter’s turn to step up to the plate. UNIMAGINABLE . [...]