Patrik's Picks: Five Must-Read Books You Need To Pick Up In July
Check out this list of fun and informative books to read in the month of July, curated by ESSENCE's own editorial projects director, Patrik Henry Bass.
Calling All Authors & Book Lovers: Vendor Applications For The ESSENCE Festival Bookstore Are Now Open!
Apply now for a chance to have your book sold in the 2017 ESSENCE Fest Bookstore!
How I Got Over: Benilde Little Rediscovers Herself in New Book
Benilde Little mines her own life in a poignant new memoir.
Iyanla Vanzant Announces Forgiveness eCourse
In Iyanla’s six-week eCourse, "Forgiveness: How to Forgive Everyone for Everything" you can journey with the Fix My Life force into the power and miracle of forgiveness.
ESSENCE Commemorates Life of Dr. Maya Angelou With Release of New Book, 'Maya Angelou: Her Phenomenal Life & Poetic Journey'
ESSENCE Editors celebrate the iconic storyteller's legacy in the new book Maya Angelou: Her Phenomenal Life & Poetic Journey.
Why Black Women Read More Books
According to a Pew Research Center report, college-educated Black women read more than all other groups. Former ESSENCE Books Editor Patrik Bass explains why this statistic is nothing new for Black Women.
EMF 2011: Iyanla Vanzant's Special Message For You
Life coach and best-selling author Iyanla Vanzant will deliver a special message at ESSENCE Music Festival's Empowerment Experience.