Curator Of Culturally Diverse Books

Welcome to Sscarlet’s Web Bookstore! We are a Black woman-owned, Brooklyn-rooted space curated with cultural pride and intention. We champion diverse stories that center Black, Muslim, Refugee and Immigrant voices, celebrate identity, and spark joy. From babies to adults, romance to history our selections are warm, vibrant and deeply rooted in community. Whether you’re gifting or growing your own stack, you’re home here! 🕸️📚

Asalma Reads

Hi, I’m Fatima (you can call me Asalma) the heart & soul behind Sscarlet’s Web. This is where I share the stories that move me, challenge me, and remind me why I built this bookstore in the first place. You’ll find my current reads, what’s waiting on my shelf, and the authors I’ll never stop recommending. If you love bookish joy and quiet moments of discovery, follow my journey on Instagram & TikTok @asalmareads.

My Latest Literary Escape!

Unlikely Neighbors by Renee Daniel Flagler

A small-town woman’s journey of self-discovery takes an unexpected detour when she inherits a Brooklyn brownstone—complete with one hot next-door neighbor—in this sexy, emotional contemporary romance.

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Finished Reading!

Church Girl by Naima Simone

She’s a preacher’s daughter, a runaway bride and now the (not quite) qualified nanny for a sexy tattoo artist with a beautiful daughter—and a dirty mouth.What’s a bad boy to do with a woman like her? Everything…

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