“Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.” – Toni Morrison
Lolwe Books (UK) is a Black-owned independent Pan-African bookstore that specialises in books by Black authors. Having a space dedicated to writers of African and Caribbean literature allows us to spotlight the immense talent and diversity that exists within our storytelling. As an indie bookshop, our careful and intentional curation ensures that the selected books represent the widest range of Black writing that is often largely ignored by mainstream stockists and bookstores. We are hoping to revolutionise reading by building community around books we love and to cheer and celebrate the brilliant authors we have. We welcome you to browse our website.
“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.” – James Baldwin