The best friends are the ones who can deliver the perfect deadpan one liner, make you laugh until you’re doubled over, and still have a lot of heart. Meet your new favorite pals in these audiobooks of essays by Black authors that are simultaneously laugh-out-loud funny, sharp, and poignant. READ MORE
In a month that seems to center ooey gooey romantic feelings, we’re here with your gentle reminder to prioritize your most important relationship: the one with y-o-u. READ MORE
We know you’re hungry! Don’t be afraid to go back for seconds of the full-of-flavor Kashmiri Lamb Yakhni from Chaat and these full-of-narrators audiobooks. READ MORE
Make the hours fly by like snowflakes in the wind with audiobooks from debut authors. From picture books to fantastical thrillers, there’s something for every member of the family to cozy up with. Fireplace not included. READ MORE
Nothing says “sweet” like Valentine’s Day, and the Blueberry Lattice Pie from Eventide by Arlin Smith, Andrew Taylor, Mike Wiley, and Sam Hiersteiner makes for the perfect treat (that may even make you feel transported to Maine). READ MORE
Are you looking for a little love token to give a valentine or palentine without breaking the bank? Go DIY this Valentine’s Day with some handmade Crepe Paper Chocolate Cosmos from Lia Griffith’s Crepe Paper Flowers: The Beginner’s Guide to Making and Arranging Beautiful Blooms. READ MORE
Independent heroines, sharp social commentary, and the complicated business of love are all staples of Jane Austen novels that have proven timeless. Oh, alright, and she writes romantic leads who make downright dreamy declarations of love. Perhaps that’s why every February, we find ourselves with the remote in hand, queueing up one of the many brilliant Austen film adaptations (and debating our friends about which one is the best). READ MORE
Get ready to ring in the Year of the Ox on February 12th with a delicious meal, and a great audiobook for company.
The Four Seas Crispy Chicken from Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown by Brandon Jew and Tienlon Ho requires a little bit of planning ahead (dry-brining, anyone?). Press play on Alex’s Good Fortune while you prep to learn about Lunar New Year traditions as a family! READ MORE
It’s officially February, the biggest month for loooove. If you need us, we’ll be prepping for Cupid’s visit on the 14th by listening to these swoony stories starring Black protagonists, and taste-testing any heart-shaped candy samplers that come our way. READ MORE
Sometimes the brain just needs to go on standby mode, and the only thing that will do the trick is harking back to simpler times. Bust out those childhood colored pencils and get to work on these 5 lovely coloring pages that will zen you out, whether you’re an expert illustrator or more of a mid-meeting doodler. READ MORE