The New Black Canon: 100 Books to Read Before You Die
Afrori Books 2 episodes Nov 5, 2026
The New Black Canon: 100 Books to Read Before You Die is a podcast from Afrori Books, a British bookseller specialising in Black authors. Hosted by founder Carolynn Bain, it reimagines the literary canon by discussing the books that shape us, one book at a time. The show mixes book-club conversation with a broader mission to highlight Black writers and build a new canon of essential reading.
Episodes
Black Ancestry, Arthurian Legend & Children's Books with Claire Linney
Welcome to The New Black Canon: 100 Books To Read Before You Die - a brand-new podcast from Afrori Books about the books that shape us, and the stories that deserve a place in our collective cultural memory.Author & Book Influencer Claire Linney joins Carolynn to talk about a book that explores Arthurian mythology, Black ancestry, magic and more.CreditsProduced by Good Form (ongoodform.com)Exe
Afro Surrealism, Poetry & Black Identity with Nick Makoha
Poet and playwright Nick Makoha joins Carolynn to talk about one of the most-discussed books in the past few years. 📚 Welcome to The New Black Canon: 100 Books To Read Before You Die - a brand-new podcast from Afrori Books about the books that shape us, and the stories that deserve a place in our collective cultural memory.This isn't your average book club chat: it’s a conversation about the b
The New Black Canon: 100 Books to Read Before You Die (Trailer)
Welcome to The New Black Canon: 100 Books To Read Before You Die - a brand-new podcast from Afrori Books about the books that shape us, and the stories that deserve a place in our collective cultural memory.This isn't your average book club chat: it’s a conversation about the books that have changed the way we see the world; a bold reimagining of the literary canon. Subscribe for our weekly po
