Curator of culturally diverse books for all ages.

Welcome to Sscarlet's Web Bookstore! Founded by a passionate book lover, this literary space is dedicated to elevating the voices and experiences of Black, Muslim, Refugee and Immigrant communities. Explore our diverse collection of fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, fantasy, romance, history, poetry, and more.

If you cherish heartwarming love stories and are eager to learn about different cultures, you’ve found your new favorite spot. Welcome! 📚

Historical Fiction

The Devil Three Times by Rickey Fayne

Steeped in the spiritual traditions and oral history of the Black diaspora, The Devil Three Times is a baptism by fire and water, heralding a new voice in American fiction.

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Asalma Reads

A place to learn more about me and what I'm passionate about. Here you will find books I'm currently reading, my TBR list, books I've read and my favorite authors who have upcoming books. You can also follow my reading journey on Instagram & TikTok!

between the world and me ta-nehisi coates

Preorder My Favorite Authors!

Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son—and readers—the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder.

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Currently 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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Want to Read!

Janae Sanders' Second Time Around by LaQuette

Janae Sanders is a dedicated single mother who lives for her son, James. But when she runs into her secret HS crush, Adam, at her 20-year reunion, they spend the night making up for lost time, and she remembers the part of herself she’s forgotten since her divorce.

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Finished Reading!

The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne

An amateur online sleuth must enlist the help of a jaded PI to clear her name while taking down a shady tech start-up in this exhilarating romantic caper.

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