Join Niccara as she welcomes a fellow Black book influencer, Lakia Barr at Kia's Korner who mission is focused on how to get people excited about reading, and increasing the visibility and support for Black authors and Black books.

In this conversation, we talk hidden truths we find in the pages of our favorite reads, self discovery through literature, and how books have a way to bring squared with the realizations about ones' self.

If you are looking for additional reflection through the pages of your favorite reads, this is an episode for you!

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Join Niccara as she welcomes a fellow Black book influencer, Alexis Milton at Lex Reads who is a passionate literary advocate dedicated to amplifying Black voices in literature. In this conversation, we talk finding home in the pages of our favorite novels as well as community amongst other bookish folks and nurturing the wells of our communities where we are.

If you want to find out how to build communities and sanctuaries where you are this is for you and other book lovers who are looking to grow their to be read lists.

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Join host Niccara as she welcomes the powerful bicoastal friend duo, Sujeiry Gonzalez and Krista Purnell, of Corner of Press as they continue to pioneer the romance genre for women of color.

In this conversation, we talk about our favorite tropes, friendship in unlikely places, and how bar conversations can spark big ideas.

Romance lovers this is for you but for anyone with big dreams and bigger hopes dive into this honest conversation.

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Join host Niccara as she welcomes Baltimore native, author and publisher, MultiMind to "...But Make It Books."

In this conversation, Niccara and MultiMind dive into her love of fountain pens, traveling, creating and owning your own vision and path and how everything you do in life can lead you to your purpose.

With candid reflections on independent publishing, charting your own path, and the newest release of their book "The Harlequin" this is definitely a jam packed episode.

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Join host Niccara as she welcomes acclaimed multi-hyphenate creative force Felicia Pride to "...But Make It Books."

In this conversation, Pride discusses her remarkable journey from literature lover to award-winning filmmaker, TV writer, and founder of HONEY CHILE, her production company dedicated to Black women 40+. Pride, whose impressive credits include writing for "Queen Sugar," "Grey's Anatomy," and her current role as Co-Executive Producer on "Bel-Air," opens up about her creative evolution across different storytelling mediums. She shares insights on her upcoming projects, including the highly-anticipated series adaptation of "Seven Days in June" for Amazon.

With candid reflections on representation, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling, this episode will sure to be a treat for all those who listen.

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Join Niccara as she delves in with LaDarrion Williams, author of "Blood at the Root" to discuss all things magic, Black people, Black life, and the trusting in your own magic even when you are in doubt. As always, rate, subscribe, and review us wherever you are listening.

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We are circling back to come our favorite theme: manhood, fatherhood, and entertainment surrounding Will Smith's autobiography "Will".

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Happy New Year, Family! We are jumping back into the New Year with THE Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir, 'Worthy'. We are talking about the definition of worthy to us, what we received from her and the pages of her vulnerability, and so much more.

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