EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 23 MIN
Black Romantasy Recommendations for Black History Month
from Pouring Over Books · host LaShawn Wiltz
Send us Fan MailToday, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the importance of escapism in reading. LaShawn highlights the lack of diversity in Romantasy literature and shares her favorite book recommendations by Black authors. She also touches on her current reads Books and Articles Mentioned in this PodcastLore of the Wilds by Analeigh SbranaOur Vicious Oaths By NE DavenportThe Book of Azriel by Amber NicoleVicious Bonds by Shanora WilliamsSon of the Morning By Akwaeke Emezi The Last One (Vallendor Book 1) Rachel Howzell Hall Kin by Tayari JonesSula By Toni Morrison Brimestone By Callie Hart If I Ruled the World By Amy Dubois BarnettDaggermouth by H.M. Wolfe ArticlesIs "Fairy Smut" dumbing down literature?History of GoGo Musichttps://lashawnwiltz.substack.com/p/toni-morrisonSupport the showJoin the Pouring Over Books Bookclub. We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026. Follow LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltzSubstack: Letters From LaShawn
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Send us Fan Mail Today, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the importance of escapism in reading. LaShawn highlights the lack of diversity in Romantasy literature and shares her favorite book recommendations by Black authors. She also touches on her current reads Books and Articles Mentioned ...
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