Carole V. Bell

Carole is a Jamaican immigrant, a lover of politics and popular culture, and a Tar Heel by way of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate School of Media and Journalism. She teaches, researches and writes about media and society, politics, and public opinion. Her forthcoming book analyses the political and social meanings attached to interracial romance in American film.

Mood-Boosting Cozy Mysteries Are Increasingly Diverse

With new settings and subtext, cozy mysteries are increasingly diverse. And there’s a modern cozy for a wide range of moods and tastes, including Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes.

Beyond 2020: the Deeper Story of American Politics in the Trump Era

From sociology and political science to communication studies, these books an essays lend insight to American politics in the Trump era, including Strangers in Their Own Land by Arlie Hochschild.

12 Must-Read Romances With Great Fat Representation

This must-read list of fat-positive romance features queer representation and spans multiple sub-genres, including titles like Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert.

The Troubling Gap Between Fat Representation and Fat Acceptance in Romance

More fat representation in romance doesn't always mean greater fat acceptance; we're taking a look at that gap and examining why it persists.

I Read My Way Out: My Year of Reading Copiously and Therapeutically

One reader on making big life changes, including changes to her reading life. Talking about the journey, the goals, and the books that lifted her up.

15 Must Read Black-Authored Historical Romance Novels of the Last 25 Years

African American history and the romance genre are a perfect match. Learn more about Black history with these must-read Black historical romance novels.