Books

In conversation: Dr. Willie Parker discusses his ‘Life’s Work,’ reproductive rights and spirituality

He’s an OB-GYN who performs abortions. He’s also a devoted Christian.

It’s crazy out here! 25 books to save your life, right now

The Undefeated staff on books to comfort, inspire — and light a fire in your soul

Award-winning author Brit Bennett talks ‘Roots,’ religion, and ‘The Color Purple’

Digging into the historical and cultural influences behind acclaimed novel ‘The Mothers’

‘Counting Descent’ — poetry in the age of Black Lives Matter

Clint Smith’s first poetry collection lingers long after the last line

The novel ‘Underground Airlines’ is too real

A riveting tale of present-day American slavery is one of the best books of 2016

New beginnings: The freshest books of 2016

Sports, fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children’s lit — 59 soulful books to rock your world

Ayesha Curry’s ‘The Seasoned Life’ book launch draws huge New York crowd

‘Hidden Figures’ author tells the story of the black women who helped win the space race

Tears under the sun

Set in Jamaica, Nicole Dennis-Benn’s brilliant debut is reminiscent of the work of Toni Morrison