For Such a Time as This

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In Shani Akilah's stunning collection of short stories,we meet a group of Black-British Londoners as they explore their platonic and romantic relationships, from a fleeting meeting between past lovers and the first bloom of a new love, to the grief of losing a sibling and the difficulty of navigating racial inequalities in the workplace. Bringing to life themes of community, faith and belonging, these beautifully crafted stories give an insight into the joys and struggles of the many ways we experience love and friendship.

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'A glittering new voice in the literary firmament.'Bernardine Evaristo, author ofGirl, Woman, Other, Winner of the Booker Prize

'All the stories are heartachingly beautiful.'Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author ofYinka, Where is Your Huzband

'Eloquent, accessible, and full of heart, these interconnectedstories draw one into an unforgettable group ofyoung Black-British friends. Funny,thought provoking and deeply moving.An astonishing debut.'Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go

'The paginated equivalent of that first toe dipping into a steaming bath - a sparkling, thought-provokingdebut collection full of warmth.'Onyi Nwabineli, author ofAllow Me to Introduce Myself

'Moreish, tender and thoroughly engrossing... There's a warm and heartfeltquality to Shani's writing that makes this collection difficult to put down.' Jyoti Patel, author of Things That They Lost

'For Such A Time As Thisis a collection that, like its stories, leaves one wanting more... A beautiful, gripping and humorously vivid work.' Nikki Adebiyi, founder of Bounce Black

Author Bio

Shani Akilah is a British writer from South London. She is a book blogger, founder of Nyah Network, a book club for Black women, and was recently invited to speak at Black Pens writing retreat. Shani has a Masters degree in African Studies from Oxford University. For Such A Time As This is her debut short-story collection.