MahoganyBooks Presents: The Lit Lounge

Peace Family,
I am excited to introduce myself to you for the first time! After much prodding from my loving husband, I have decided to tiptoe slowly into the exciting blogosphere to share my firsthand experiences in the book industry. I am looking forward to connecting with writers, poets, neo-novelists and other literature lovers […]

Greetings Family,
You know that the summer is in full swing whenever you start hearing Will Smith’s “Summer Time” anthem being used in commercials, at family reunions & cookouts, and over & over on the radio. And if you are of the Hip-Hop generation like myself, that song is very nostalgic and brings about […]

Greetings Family,
You know I like to keep you all informed of what’s going on in the book industry and today is no different. The NAACP is holding its annual Author Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH on July 15-17, 2008. It’s a great opportunity to interact with your favorite authors & poets. What makes […]

Greetings Family,
We are busily at work putting together an awesome website that will change the African American book market. In the meantime we are planning the roll out of great new features and services that you will all love.
With that said, at the top of this page is a new tab labeled Po.e.treat. […]

Greetings Family,
Continuing the celebration of National Poetry Month here are a few videos that I found on YouTube that I really enjoyed.
Saul Williams - “Indigo On”

Gil Scott-Heron - “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”

Daniel Beaty - “Knock Knock”

Al B. Back - “Super Negro”

Let me know what you all think or if […]