Non-Fiction

The famed model, restaurateur, and television host explores the cuisines of the American South in 200 delicious recipes. From Cajun and Creole to soul food and beyond, Smith offers a delightful cookbook no home chef should do without.

An utterly delightful collection of responses to poems written across the centuries, these modern poems are not only engaging themselves but also capable of casting surprising new light on the poems that inspired them.This utterly delightful anthology...

Grace, dignity, and eloquence have long been hallmarks of Maya Angelou's poetry. Her measured verses have stirred our souls, energized our minds, and healed our hearts. Whether offering hope in the darkest of nights or expressing sincere joy at the...

This mesmerizing exploration of the most subtle, elusive, and effective form of power is a masterful analysis of civilization's greatest seducers, from Cleopatra to JFK, as well as the classic literature of seduction from Freud to Kierkegaard and Ovid to...

Are you Black and in love? Strengthen your bond and discover true intimacy with your partner before you "jump the broom." Before the Broom is an indispensable workbook-the resource you need to facilitate self-reflection and communication between...

A fun and thoughtful dictionary of Black language you didn't know you needed, Historically Black Phrases is a love letter to the Black community and the ways it drives culture. "This perfect blend of explanation, definition and social commentary will...

--SPECIAL WASHINGTON, DC BOOK EVENT WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH - OCT. 19, 2023 HOWARD THEATRE.  MAHOGANYBOOKS IS PROUD TO BE THE BOOKSELLER. A gripping, painfully honest, and ultimately inspirational memoir from global superstar and creator of...

Andi Oliver's deeply personal exploration of Caribbean food showcasing both traditional and new recipes, cherished ingredients, and vibrant flavors from across the region The ingredients we use in Caribbean cookery tell a story--and it's a huge, swirling...

Despite the profound impact that HIV has had on Black life, the stories of African American women and their relationship with HIV have been systematically neglected. Even during unprecedented and challenging times, such as the global COVID-19 pandemic...

A riveting memoir by the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television Networks (BET) about the tricky entertainment business, navigating her own #MeToo story, and balancing motherhood as a high-powered Black woman executive. As an incredible...

"When truth teller and careful writer bell hooks offers a book, I like to be standing at the bookshop when it opens." -Maya AngelouRenowned visionary bell hooks explored the meaning of love in American culture with the critically acclaimed bestseller All...

We will rewrite the narrative of Blackness that centers and celebrates our joy.   In It's Always Been Ours eating disorder specialist and storyteller, Jessica Wilson, challenges us to rethink what having a "good" body means in contemporary society...

The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions is the definitive resource to begin the complex conversation of understanding the choices that Black families face as they go through the college admissions process at the intersection of education,...

Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and empowering guide to self-healing.  In How We Heal , bestselling author Alexandra Elle offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your...

It's time to heal the invisible wounds of complex trauma and reclaim your mind, body, and spirit.If you are a person of color who has experienced repeated trauma--such as discrimination, race-related verbal assault, racial stigmatization, poverty, sexual...

This book looks at several successful African American women and chronicles their success, obstacles, challenges, and lessons learned. The authors have first person access to each of these women and break down their stories to help other aspiring...