In this episode, Andre Baggoo (award-winning poet, writer: Pitch Lake, The Undiscovered Country) chats with P Djeli Clarke Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark about his novel "A Master of Djinn" which is part of the Dead Djinn Universe collection of stories.  Set in Clark's fantasy alternate Cairo in 1912, the book tells the story of Fatma el-Sha’arawi, who is the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities, called to investigate...

Frankie is beset by hard choices and loss on every side. His love interest philosophises “yu corner dark” and it is true. He’s a young man caught between a rock and a hard place: between fealty to the things and people who matter most to him and his larger-than-life desires for himself. At times, Frankie’s sense of responsibility is maddening. He seems too willing to take on the weight of his world but his sharp wit wins you over. You can’t help but root for him. Your Corner Dark is a rough...

In Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass, this quiet gem of an island becomes the scene of a pretty intense set of issues between multiple relationships, estranged teenage first-loves, Grammy award winning superstars and a gorgeous boutique family-owned hotel on the cusp of some major changes.  The story is as vibrant as the coral reefs sheltering this tiny island gem and pulsates with the natural rhythm of the people and the land. Where The Rhythm Takes You is a perfect lockdown read...

Get ready for ancient magic with a new world flair! In this interview, its author Ciannon Smart talks about her writing and the joy of bringing this powerful novel into the world with Trinidadian writer of modern folklore stories, Breanne Mc Ivor. Breanne is the author of a short story collection Where There Are Monsters published by Peepal Tree Press.  Witches Steeped in Gold is a calabash of otherworldly tingz with a healthy dash of intrigue and drama. It’s the first printed offering by...

Asha Bromfield the superstar (yesssss of Jozie and the Pussycats fame) and Rasheen Roper-Robinson, two daughters of Jamaica, discuss the flawless magic that is HurricaneSummer, Asha’s phenomenal debut release! Hurricane Summer is the rare kind of debut novel; the one that stuns, suffuses your senses and leaves you completely invested. This is the kind of novel you read in a single sitting. It is unputdownable. In this nuanced conversation, Rasheen leads us through the pages of Asha’s novel...

Without being didactic, Jones treats with the other side of paradise, the human collateral, the physical, psychological and emotional damage on those whose lives are given to creating an idyllic paradise for others, stretching all back the way from the...

Ashanti warrior Tacky takes center stage in this fast-paced, thrilling readThis novel is a great way for parents and children to explore and connect over a not-commonly told chapter of Caribbean slave resistance and rebellion. ‘Cane Warriors’ by...

What’s Mine and Yours is a complex tapestry of interconnected lives, race, identity, belonging, inheritance and the haunting, looming presence of family histories. It’s strong focus on socially conscious themes will awaken your senses and cause you to...

Literary Lovers - BCLF Always LIT is back for a brand new season!In this episode listen to the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival's Core Team:Marsha Massiah-Aaron - Founder & Festival Director Mellany Paynter - Founding Partner & Director of...

Rasheen Roper-Robinson and Tamika Gibson discuss Tamika’s new YA novel, ‘Off Track.’Check out Off Track’s publisher Blue Banyan Books for many great selectionsShop BCLF Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/bclfbooksGet BCLF Merch -...

Hosted by Dr. Nicole Grimes - A Woman's Word with Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, accomplished writer and distinguished professor -  is a Tour De Force of the landscape of the distinctive female writer in and outside of the Caribbean. Shop BCLF Books -...

Co-presented with the Center for Fiction; Barbara Jenkins hosts, Julia Alvarez to discuss her newest novel - "Afterlife".Shop BCLF Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/bclfbooksGet BCLF Merch - https://www.bklyncbeanlitfest.com/merchLet's be social -...

Co-presented with the Center for Fiction; Tiphanie Yanique hosts, Lauren Francis-Sharma to discuss her newest novel - "Book of the Little Axe". Shop BCLF Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/bclfbooksGet BCLF Merch -...

Krystal Sital, critically acclaimed author of ‘Secrets We Kept - Three Women of Trinidad chats with Donna Hemans about her sophomore novel ‘Tea by the Sea’. Listen as Donna shares the inspiration for the story and reads excerpts of the book.About Tea by...

Traditional fairy tales begin with "Once upon a time" and generally end with the protagonists living "happily ever after." In Caribbean literature, this relatable concept takes on a different meaning. In this panel, we will interrogate the ways:In...

"Folklore is the bedrock of Caribbean speculative fiction, our own way of interpreting and managing trauma." Karen Lord This enchanting panel visits the nature and purpose of folklore - past, present and future. Is folklore still relevant to today’s...

Pelau aka Rice and Peas aka Cook up aka Peas and rice. The combination of peas and rice is diasporic in the tropics. Every Caribbean nation has some version of such a dish enshrined as at least one of its national dishes. What does this dish symbolize...

Panelists Elizabeth Nunez (Trinidad), Merle Collins (Grenada) and Patricia Powell (Jamaica); celebrate the life and work of the Caribbean American literary giant Paule Marshall. These award-winning Caribbean-American writers fondly remember and discuss...

BCLF Always LIT is a brand new podcast by the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival. The Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival is the first literary festival dedicated to Caribbean literature in New York City. On Always LIT you’ll hear vibrant...