<![CDATA[Capital XTRA Book Club with Leah Davis]]>8a4bad76-7f2c-5fb8-9015-03486a492629Sat, 31 May 2025 18:38:58 +0000Captivate.fmGlobalhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b9a1a1eb-b707-4cf9-8852-e214570bff55/d1bc37e5-a4ec-48c0-93a6-afcf8ab1c5a0.jpgCapital XTRA Book Club with Leah DavisGlobalGlobalIn this Capital XTRA pod, host Leah Davis sits down with legendary and rising black authors to delve into their latest written work. From gripping fiction to inspiring self-help books, Leah has created a space which uplifts and highlights black voices, while educating audiences on topics like racial injustice, female empowerment and more.https://www.capitalxtra.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/capital-xtra-book-club/nopodcastVol 12: Stuart Lawrence - Growing Up Black In BritainVol 12: Stuart Lawrence - Growing Up Black In BritainFor this Black History Month bonus episode, Leah is joined by Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, a teenager murdered in a racially motivated attack in 1993.

In Growing Up Black In Britain, Stuart talks to seven inspirational figures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharing insight into his own story. Contributors include, Alison Hammond, Kye Whyte and Lolly Adefope. 

This is a collection of courageous, thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful pieces set to educate and inspire young people. 

]]>For this Black History Month bonus episode, Leah is joined by Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, a teenager murdered in a racially motivated attack in 1993.

In Growing Up Black In Britain, Stuart talks to seven inspirational figures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharing insight into his own story. Contributors include, Alison Hammond, Kye Whyte and Lolly Adefope. 

This is a collection of courageous, thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful pieces set to educate and inspire young people. 

]]>9d48c1a5-c367-49dc-a631-6ad7a46c62beWed, 18 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +010029:09falsebonus3123123GlobalVol 11: Guvna B - Where Grandad LivesVol 11: Guvna B - Where Grandad LivesLeah is joined by rapper, author and broadcaster Guvna B to discuss his children's books 'Where Grandad Lives'.

In 2017, Guvna B lost his dad unexpectedly and had to explain what had happened to his son Ezra. In response to this difficult time he decided with his wife Emma to write a story to help other parents and children discuss grief and loss together.

]]>Leah is joined by rapper, author and broadcaster Guvna B to discuss his children's books 'Where Grandad Lives'.

In 2017, Guvna B lost his dad unexpectedly and had to explain what had happened to his son Ezra. In response to this difficult time he decided with his wife Emma to write a story to help other parents and children discuss grief and loss together.

]]>beb9e20c-9183-460b-8097-13f2b9c7cb2bMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +010023:39falsefull3113113GlobalVol 10: Natalie & Naomi Evans - Everyday Action, Everyday ChangeVol 10: Natalie & Naomi Evans - Everyday Action, Everyday ChangeLeah is joined by change makers, sisters and founders of Everyday Racism Natalie & Naomi Evans.

In this inspiring guide readers are delivered empowering advice for dealing with the issues we see, hear about and face every day, from racism and sexism to homophobia and ableism, providing you with achievable everyday actions to create change!

]]>Leah is joined by change makers, sisters and founders of Everyday Racism Natalie & Naomi Evans.

In this inspiring guide readers are delivered empowering advice for dealing with the issues we see, hear about and face every day, from racism and sexism to homophobia and ableism, providing you with achievable everyday actions to create change!

]]>958d4cd7-f8b7-466c-9638-bc6e02d504a8Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +010030:50falsefull3103103GlobalVol 9: Kelechi Okafor - Edge of HereVol 9: Kelechi Okafor - Edge of HereLeah is joined this week by podcaster, writer & actress Kelechi Okafor.

Her debut story collection Edge Of Here combines the ancient and the ultramodern to explore tales of contemporary Black womanhood, asking questions about the way we live now and offering a glimpse into our near future. A thought provoking read for fans of TV series like Black Mirror. 


]]>Leah is joined this week by podcaster, writer & actress Kelechi Okafor.

Her debut story collection Edge Of Here combines the ancient and the ultramodern to explore tales of contemporary Black womanhood, asking questions about the way we live now and offering a glimpse into our near future. A thought provoking read for fans of TV series like Black Mirror. 


]]>7503e836-120a-44b3-b765-297f766845f0Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +010026:16falsefull39393GlobalVol 8: Dawn Butler MP - A Purposeful LifeVol 8: Dawn Butler MP - A Purposeful LifeLeah is joined by Dawn Butler, the trailblazing Labour MP for Brent Central to speak about her book A Purposeful Life.

She reveals a fascinating insight into both the personal and political sides of her journey and spills some tea along the way!

]]>Leah is joined by Dawn Butler, the trailblazing Labour MP for Brent Central to speak about her book A Purposeful Life.

She reveals a fascinating insight into both the personal and political sides of her journey and spills some tea along the way!

]]>d6a3a85e-2cb7-4347-a579-f610426a97f9Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:01:00 +010028:59falsefull38383GlobalVol 7: Tskenya Frazer - A Quick Ting On: Black British BusinessesVol 7: Tskenya Frazer - A Quick Ting On: Black British BusinessesLeah is joined by Tskenya Frazer, an award-winning Forbes featured business leader and diversity, branding and sustainability specialist to speak about her new book.

With the powerful rise of Black British culture, Black British entrepreneurship has rapidly become a point of great conversation. A Quick Ting On: Black British Businesses looks back on significant moments in Black British entrepreneurship, exploring the struggles, success and unique circumstances that face Black British businesses

Reading List:

A Quick Ting On: Black British Businesses - Tskenya Frazer

Great Gatsby - F Scott Fitzgerald

Rosewater - Liv Little

Hunger - Roxane Gay


]]>Leah is joined by Tskenya Frazer, an award-winning Forbes featured business leader and diversity, branding and sustainability specialist to speak about her new book.

With the powerful rise of Black British culture, Black British entrepreneurship has rapidly become a point of great conversation. A Quick Ting On: Black British Businesses looks back on significant moments in Black British entrepreneurship, exploring the struggles, success and unique circumstances that face Black British businesses

Reading List:

A Quick Ting On: Black British Businesses - Tskenya Frazer

Great Gatsby - F Scott Fitzgerald

Rosewater - Liv Little

Hunger - Roxane Gay


]]>ca1a0123-8cb7-43d5-8b3e-7764b1df900dMon, 18 Sep 2023 00:01:00 +010030:43falsefull37373GlobalVol 6: Jimi Famurewa - SettlersVol 6: Jimi Famurewa - SettlersLeah is joined by food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa. His book Settlers journeys through the hidden yet vibrant world of African London, exploring what it is to be Black, African and British.

Reading List:

Settlers - Jimi Famurewa

The Lonely Londoners - Same Selvon

Cross Roads - Jonathon Franzen

White Teeth - Zadie Smith





]]>Leah is joined by food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa. His book Settlers journeys through the hidden yet vibrant world of African London, exploring what it is to be Black, African and British.

Reading List:

Settlers - Jimi Famurewa

The Lonely Londoners - Same Selvon

Cross Roads - Jonathon Franzen

White Teeth - Zadie Smith





]]>6d2c7a09-7b9a-410c-91d6-fdd6e887f0dcMon, 11 Sep 2023 00:01:00 +010034:05falsefull36363GlobalVol 5: Kenny Imafidon - That Peckham BoyVol 5: Kenny Imafidon - That Peckham BoyLeah is joined by entrepreneur, author, and social commentator Kenny Imafidon to speak about That Peckham Boy.

Kenny was charged with a murder on joint enterprise aged just 18, he spent 6 long months in prison before being freed. His real-life manifesto That Peckham Boy details it all and calls for positive change for those on the fringes of society

]]>Leah is joined by entrepreneur, author, and social commentator Kenny Imafidon to speak about That Peckham Boy.

Kenny was charged with a murder on joint enterprise aged just 18, he spent 6 long months in prison before being freed. His real-life manifesto That Peckham Boy details it all and calls for positive change for those on the fringes of society

]]>b037eabd-56e6-47c0-afc8-0d89a9d9bd5bMon, 04 Sep 2023 00:01:00 +010023:02falsefull35353GlobalVol 4: Catherine Joy White - This Thread Of GoldVol 4: Catherine Joy White - This Thread Of GoldLeah is joined by author Catherine Joy White for a conversation about her book 'This Thread Of Gold' .

She weaves together narratives that celebrate the triumph of Black female resistance, Catherine Joy White takes us on a unique journey through the eyes of positive and inspiring disruptors.

From Alice Walker to Beyoncé, from Aretha Franklin to Zendaya, Catherine charts her own journey to self-discovery through the prism of extraordinary women to create a beautiful tapestry of Black joy.

Reading List:

This Thread Of Gold - Catherine Joy White

A Daughter Like Me - Jacqueline Roy

Jazz - Toni Morrison

Complicit - Winnie M Li

]]>Leah is joined by author Catherine Joy White for a conversation about her book 'This Thread Of Gold' .

She weaves together narratives that celebrate the triumph of Black female resistance, Catherine Joy White takes us on a unique journey through the eyes of positive and inspiring disruptors.

From Alice Walker to Beyoncé, from Aretha Franklin to Zendaya, Catherine charts her own journey to self-discovery through the prism of extraordinary women to create a beautiful tapestry of Black joy.

Reading List:

This Thread Of Gold - Catherine Joy White

A Daughter Like Me - Jacqueline Roy

Jazz - Toni Morrison

Complicit - Winnie M Li

]]>97ecc961-a336-403f-821b-1469bbc52332Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:01:00 +010025:59falsefull34343GlobalVol 3: Mike Gayle - A Song Of Me And YouVol 3: Mike Gayle - A Song Of Me And YouLeah is joined by legendary author Mike Gayle to discuss his brand new release A Song Of Me And You.

Two heartbroken 18 year-olds part ways and meet again 20 years later, one a successful rockstar, the other a part time teacher in the lowest point of their life. Friendship, love, heartache and hope collide in this unforgettable emotional journey.

Plus, Leah celebrates 25 years of Mike's incredible writing career.

Reading List:

Mike Gayle - A Song Of Me And You

Unreliable Memoirs - Clive James

In The Blink Of An Eye - Jo Callaghan

Generation X - Douglas Coupeland


]]>Leah is joined by legendary author Mike Gayle to discuss his brand new release A Song Of Me And You.

Two heartbroken 18 year-olds part ways and meet again 20 years later, one a successful rockstar, the other a part time teacher in the lowest point of their life. Friendship, love, heartache and hope collide in this unforgettable emotional journey.

Plus, Leah celebrates 25 years of Mike's incredible writing career.

Reading List:

Mike Gayle - A Song Of Me And You

Unreliable Memoirs - Clive James

In The Blink Of An Eye - Jo Callaghan

Generation X - Douglas Coupeland


]]>6abeca54-b8ae-4564-93fe-5f6fb472556eMon, 21 Aug 2023 00:01:00 +010033:14falsefull33333GlobalVol 2: Rachel Eliza Griffiths - PromiseVol 2: Rachel Eliza Griffiths - PromiseIn this episode Leah is joined by artist, writer & poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths.

Promise, her debut novel took 7 years to write and is a story of resistance and hope. A rich, evocative and universal celebration of sisterhood, family, mothers and daughters, music, food, joy and love; it is also an unflinching exploration of race, class, identity and power, and the search for freedom and belonging.

Reading List:

Rachel Eliza Griffiths - Promise

Toni Morrison - Song Of Solomon

Toni Morrison - Sula

Safiya Sinclair - How To Say Babylon

Zora Neale Hurston - Their Eyes Were Watching God

]]>In this episode Leah is joined by artist, writer & poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths.

Promise, her debut novel took 7 years to write and is a story of resistance and hope. A rich, evocative and universal celebration of sisterhood, family, mothers and daughters, music, food, joy and love; it is also an unflinching exploration of race, class, identity and power, and the search for freedom and belonging.

Reading List:

Rachel Eliza Griffiths - Promise

Toni Morrison - Song Of Solomon

Toni Morrison - Sula

Safiya Sinclair - How To Say Babylon

Zora Neale Hurston - Their Eyes Were Watching God

]]>2c62aced-6038-45b0-b025-44fa130b0c92Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:01:00 +010028:54falsefull32323GlobalVol 1: Fats Timbo - Main Character EnergyVol 1: Fats Timbo - Main Character EnergySeason 3 has arrived and Leah kicks things off with a brilliant read from social media megastar and comedian Fats Timbo.

Her debut 'Main Character Energy' is 10 commandments for living fearlessly as Fats shares how she came to love her body and face down challenges in her manifesto for all those who struggle with a fear of their own difference.

Reading List:

Fats Timbo - Main Character Energy

Rhonda Byrne - The Secret

Mark Manson - How To Not Give A F***

]]>Season 3 has arrived and Leah kicks things off with a brilliant read from social media megastar and comedian Fats Timbo.

Her debut 'Main Character Energy' is 10 commandments for living fearlessly as Fats shares how she came to love her body and face down challenges in her manifesto for all those who struggle with a fear of their own difference.

Reading List:

Fats Timbo - Main Character Energy

Rhonda Byrne - The Secret

Mark Manson - How To Not Give A F***

]]>02611ca9-646e-463c-85f1-57bce9fe68dcMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:01:00 +010024:49falsefull31313GlobalSeason 3 - Returning 7th August!Season 3 - Returning 7th August!The Capital XTRA Book Club Podcast with Leah Davis returns for the summer! If you're about to jet off and need a new holiday read or just an escape from your busy summer schedule then Leah has you covered with a whole list of exciting releases.

New episodes every Monday starring both fresh and legendary black authors - starting Monday 7th August with Fats Timbo.

]]>The Capital XTRA Book Club Podcast with Leah Davis returns for the summer! If you're about to jet off and need a new holiday read or just an escape from your busy summer schedule then Leah has you covered with a whole list of exciting releases.

New episodes every Monday starring both fresh and legendary black authors - starting Monday 7th August with Fats Timbo.

]]>a6959f71-9695-48ae-b825-5305bdd93354Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:01:00 +010001:56falsetrailer333GlobalVol 11: Mikaela Loach - It's Not That RadicalVol 11: Mikaela Loach - It's Not That RadicalFor the final episode of season 2 I am joined by a force to be reckoned with, the incredibly inspiring Mikaela Loach. She is fighting for climate justice, providing a voice for the voiceless and inspiring change without spreading fear. Her new book 'It's Not That Radical' is out 6th April and it's perfect if you're scared of everything you hear about climate change but don't quite know where to begin. 

Reading List:

It's Not That Radical - Mikaela Loach

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

We Will Not Cancel Us - Adrienne Maree Brown

Crooked Kingdom - Leigh Bardugo

What White People Can Do Next - Emma Dabiri

]]>For the final episode of season 2 I am joined by a force to be reckoned with, the incredibly inspiring Mikaela Loach. She is fighting for climate justice, providing a voice for the voiceless and inspiring change without spreading fear. Her new book 'It's Not That Radical' is out 6th April and it's perfect if you're scared of everything you hear about climate change but don't quite know where to begin. 

Reading List:

It's Not That Radical - Mikaela Loach

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

We Will Not Cancel Us - Adrienne Maree Brown

Crooked Kingdom - Leigh Bardugo

What White People Can Do Next - Emma Dabiri

]]>ed5d8060-218a-498e-b308-b3d2ba7b78a0Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:01:00 +010036:26falsefull2112112GlobalVol 10: Iggy London - MandemVol 10: Iggy London - MandemLeah is joined this week by Iggy London, an award winning British filmmaker, artist and writer to chat all about 'Mandem'. The book is a collection of essays from his creative friends exploring what it means to be a Black man in contemporary Britain, a fascinating read!

Reading List:

Americana - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

Poor - Caleb Femi





]]>Leah is joined this week by Iggy London, an award winning British filmmaker, artist and writer to chat all about 'Mandem'. The book is a collection of essays from his creative friends exploring what it means to be a Black man in contemporary Britain, a fascinating read!

Reading List:

Americana - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

Poor - Caleb Femi





]]>ca8e22d0-a00e-4aa3-9113-d296b3cb5903Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:01:00 +010027:27falsefull2102102GlobalVol 9: Krystle Appiah - RootlessVol 9: Krystle Appiah - RootlessThis week we are joined by Krystle Zara Appiah whose debut novel Rootless is about to take the world by storm. This complex love story is full of bumps in the road and family shaped obstacles that our loveable protagonists have to navigate. We got to know Krystle the British Ghanaian first time author this week, what a lovely way to celebrate IWD! 

Reading List:

Krystle Appiah - Rootless

Taiye Selasi - Ghana must go

Monica Heisey - Really Good Actually

Arundhati Roy - The God of Small Things

]]>This week we are joined by Krystle Zara Appiah whose debut novel Rootless is about to take the world by storm. This complex love story is full of bumps in the road and family shaped obstacles that our loveable protagonists have to navigate. We got to know Krystle the British Ghanaian first time author this week, what a lovely way to celebrate IWD! 

Reading List:

Krystle Appiah - Rootless

Taiye Selasi - Ghana must go

Monica Heisey - Really Good Actually

Arundhati Roy - The God of Small Things

]]>2b8c195d-70e9-466c-ad0f-a29c2732c90eMon, 06 Mar 2023 00:01:00 +010024:51falsefull29292GlobalVol 8: Nikki May - WahalaVol 8: Nikki May - WahalaThis week we get to know Nikki May the author of Wahala. Inspired by wanting to see more stories like her own on the page she created Ronke, Simi and Boo and just as their lives were looking a little too boring the whirlwind that is Isobel is thrown into the mix. This is Nikki's first novel and it's already set to be adapted for TV, no surprises there! 

Reading List:

Wahala - Nikki May

Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad - Damilare Kuku

Station Eleven - Emily St. John Mandel

]]>This week we get to know Nikki May the author of Wahala. Inspired by wanting to see more stories like her own on the page she created Ronke, Simi and Boo and just as their lives were looking a little too boring the whirlwind that is Isobel is thrown into the mix. This is Nikki's first novel and it's already set to be adapted for TV, no surprises there! 

Reading List:

Wahala - Nikki May

Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad - Damilare Kuku

Station Eleven - Emily St. John Mandel

]]>1350aea4-1333-4574-9dda-91cecb562d63Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:01:00 +010022:50falsefull28282GlobalVol 7: Sophia Thakur - Wearing My Mother's HeartVol 7: Sophia Thakur - Wearing My Mother's HeartSophia Thakur is one of the most important young voices in modern poetry and now she has gifted us with 'Wearing My Mother's Heart' a beautiful anthology dedicated to her Mother and the matriarchs in her life. Everything Sophia says feels like poetry and speaking to her was a joy, what a woman, what a mind.

Reading List:

Wearing My Mother’s Heart - Sophia Thakur

All About Love - Bell Hooks

Teaching my Mother to Give Birth - Warsan Shire

Deaf republic - Ilya Kaminsky

The Forty Rules of Love - Elif Shafak

Scribble Boy - Philip Ridley

2pac - The Rose That Grew From Concrete

]]>Sophia Thakur is one of the most important young voices in modern poetry and now she has gifted us with 'Wearing My Mother's Heart' a beautiful anthology dedicated to her Mother and the matriarchs in her life. Everything Sophia says feels like poetry and speaking to her was a joy, what a woman, what a mind.

Reading List:

Wearing My Mother’s Heart - Sophia Thakur

All About Love - Bell Hooks

Teaching my Mother to Give Birth - Warsan Shire

Deaf republic - Ilya Kaminsky

The Forty Rules of Love - Elif Shafak

Scribble Boy - Philip Ridley

2pac - The Rose That Grew From Concrete

]]>3ba23af5-42a4-4801-bb35-5552f90f6b5eMon, 20 Feb 2023 00:01:00 +010030:10falsefull27272Leah catches up with poet Sophia Thakur about her latest work, 'Wearing My Mother's Heart'GlobalVol 6: Jessica George - MaameVol 6: Jessica George - Maame52ace61d-26d2-49a6-b85c-d2cb9af27f1fMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:01:00 +010020:09falsefull26262This week we meet Jessica George, her novel Maame is one of the most exciting books out right now and rightly so. Maame tells the story of Maddie, an introverted young woman finding her way in the world one 'first' at a time. Fall in love with the author here first and then fall in love with Maame! Reading List: Maame - Jessica George An American Marriage - Tayari Jones Rootless - Krystle Zara Appiah Queenie - Candice Carty WilliamsGlobalVol 5: Derek Owusu - Losing The PlotVol 5: Derek Owusu - Losing The PlotIn Derek Owusu's second novel Losing The Plot he paints a picture of a complex relationship between a young British boy and his Ghanaian mother. From the physical toll life in the UK takes on a hard working woman to the unspoken psychological impact. In this episode Owusu sheds light on his incredible creation.

Reading List:

Losing The Plot - Derek Owusu

Mama Can't Raise No Man - Robyn Travis

The Double - Jose Saramago

The Great Gatsby - F.Scott Fitzgerald

The Last White Man - Mohsin Hamid

Invisible Man Ralph Ellison

]]>In Derek Owusu's second novel Losing The Plot he paints a picture of a complex relationship between a young British boy and his Ghanaian mother. From the physical toll life in the UK takes on a hard working woman to the unspoken psychological impact. In this episode Owusu sheds light on his incredible creation.

Reading List:

Losing The Plot - Derek Owusu

Mama Can't Raise No Man - Robyn Travis

The Double - Jose Saramago

The Great Gatsby - F.Scott Fitzgerald

The Last White Man - Mohsin Hamid

Invisible Man Ralph Ellison

]]>2c1c495c-231f-404a-8d5a-513bdaa4ccb1Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:01:00 +010025:00falsefull25252In Derek Owusu's second novel Losing The Plot he paints a picture of a complex relationship between a young British boy and his Ghanaian mother. From the physical toll life in the UK takes on a hard working woman to the unspoken psychological impact. In this episode Owusu sheds light on his incredible creation. Reading List: Losing The Plot - Derek Owusu Mama Can't Raise No Man - Robyn Travis The Double - Jose Saramago The Great Gatsby - F.Scott Fitzgerald The Last White Man - Mohsin Hamid Invisible Man Ralph EllisonGlobalVol 4: David Harewood - Maybe I Don't Belong HereVol 4: David Harewood - Maybe I Don't Belong HereYou may recognise this week's guest from your TV screen but you may not know that the incredibly accomplished David Harewood lived through a pyschotic break as young man and has been retracing what could have led to that moment in his book 'Maybe I don't Belong Here.' The book explores the links between psychosis and identity for a black man living in Britain. TW: Psychosis, Mental Health, suicidal ideation.

Reading List:


David Harewood - Maybe I Don't Belong Here

David Olusoga - Black & British: A Forgotten History

Afua Hirsch - Empire

Jeffery Boakye - I Heard What You Said

]]>You may recognise this week's guest from your TV screen but you may not know that the incredibly accomplished David Harewood lived through a pyschotic break as young man and has been retracing what could have led to that moment in his book 'Maybe I don't Belong Here.' The book explores the links between psychosis and identity for a black man living in Britain. TW: Psychosis, Mental Health, suicidal ideation.

Reading List:


David Harewood - Maybe I Don't Belong Here

David Olusoga - Black & British: A Forgotten History

Afua Hirsch - Empire

Jeffery Boakye - I Heard What You Said

]]>d63feb7c-4daa-4d52-827d-85f619f2408bMon, 30 Jan 2023 00:01:00 +010032:04falsefull24242You may recognise this week's guest from your TV screen but you may not know that the incredibly accomplished David Harewood lived through a pyschotic break as young man and has been retracing what could have led to that moment in his book 'Maybe I don't Belong Here.' The book explores the links between psychosis and identity for a black man living in Britain. TW: Psychosis, Mental Health, suicidal ideation. Reading List: David Harewood - Maybe I Don't Belong Here David Olusoga - Black & British: A Forgotten History Afua Hirsch - Empire Jeffery Boakye - I Heard What You SaidGlobalVol 3: Toni Tone - Take NoteVol 3: Toni Tone - Take NoteThe wonderful Toni Tone's second book 'Take Note' is now, she's talking confidence, friendships and careers. You've read her words on Twitter, seen her face on Insta and now you can hear her wisdom on this weeks episode. What a woman!

Reading List:

Take Note - Toni Tone

Dear Ijeawele: Feminist Manifesto - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

]]>The wonderful Toni Tone's second book 'Take Note' is now, she's talking confidence, friendships and careers. You've read her words on Twitter, seen her face on Insta and now you can hear her wisdom on this weeks episode. What a woman!

Reading List:

Take Note - Toni Tone

Dear Ijeawele: Feminist Manifesto - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

]]>20017c03-90d1-4bc2-9f87-d8cedadfe0caMon, 23 Jan 2023 00:01:00 +010031:39falsefull23232The wonderful Toni Tone's second book 'Take Note' is now, she's talking confidence, friendships and careers. You've read her words on Twitter, seen her face on Insta and now you can hear her wisdom on this weeks episode. What a woman! Reading List: Take Note - Toni Tone Dear Ijeawele: Feminist Manifesto - Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGlobalVol 2: Angie Thomas & Tiffany D. Jackson - WhiteoutVol 2: Angie Thomas & Tiffany D. Jackson - WhiteoutThis week we welcome two of the six fantastic authors of Whiteout: Angie Thomas and Tiffany D Jackson. Whiteout follows several young people navigating through a snowstorm in Atlanta. They have various challenges and obstacles to overcome and love is at the heart of every individual story. The perfect winter warmer!

Reading List:

Whiteout - Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, & Nicola Yoon

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Mildred D Taylor

The Coldest Winter Ever - Sister Souljah

]]>This week we welcome two of the six fantastic authors of Whiteout: Angie Thomas and Tiffany D Jackson. Whiteout follows several young people navigating through a snowstorm in Atlanta. They have various challenges and obstacles to overcome and love is at the heart of every individual story. The perfect winter warmer!

Reading List:

Whiteout - Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, & Nicola Yoon

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Mildred D Taylor

The Coldest Winter Ever - Sister Souljah

]]>bea09897-4046-4e4e-a16a-f0073f42edc1Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:01:00 +010021:23falsefull22222This week we welcome two of the six fantastic authors of Whiteout: Angie Thomas and Tiffany D Jackson. Whiteout follows several young people navigating through a snowstorm in Atlanta. They have various challenges and obstacles to overcome and love is at the heart of every individual story. The perfect winter warmer! Reading List: Whiteout - Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, & Nicola Yoon Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Mildred D Taylor The Coldest Winter Ever - Sister SouljahGlobalVol 1: Malorie Blackman - Just Sayin'Vol 1: Malorie Blackman - Just Sayin'Happy New Year and happy new season of Capital XTRA Book Club! Our first guest is the iconic Malorie Blackman. Thanks to her new autobiography 'Just Sayin' Leah gets to know the brilliant mind behind the Noughts and Crosses saga. With over 70 books under her belt already, telling her own story was a unique challenge for Blackman as we find out in this week's episode.

Continue the conversation with Leah on Twitter or Instagram @leahhdaviss and we'll chat again next week!


Reading List:


Just Sayin' - Malorie Blackman

Noughts + Crosses - Malorie Blackman

Pig Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman

Boy's Don't Cry - Malorie Blackman

V For Vendetta - Alan Moore

The Secret Diaries of Chalres Ignatius Sancho - Patterson Joseph

The Color Purple - Alice Walker

]]>Happy New Year and happy new season of Capital XTRA Book Club! Our first guest is the iconic Malorie Blackman. Thanks to her new autobiography 'Just Sayin' Leah gets to know the brilliant mind behind the Noughts and Crosses saga. With over 70 books under her belt already, telling her own story was a unique challenge for Blackman as we find out in this week's episode.

Continue the conversation with Leah on Twitter or Instagram @leahhdaviss and we'll chat again next week!


Reading List:


Just Sayin' - Malorie Blackman

Noughts + Crosses - Malorie Blackman

Pig Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman

Boy's Don't Cry - Malorie Blackman

V For Vendetta - Alan Moore

The Secret Diaries of Chalres Ignatius Sancho - Patterson Joseph

The Color Purple - Alice Walker

]]>53ad301f-04e6-4333-a490-37e4628c6b49Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:01:00 +010025:15truefull21212Happy New Year and happy new season of Capital XTRA Book Club! Our first guest is the iconic Malorie Blackman. Thanks to her new autobiography 'Just Sayin' Leah gets to know the brilliant mind behind the Noughts and Crosses saga. With over 70 books under her belt already, telling her own story was a unique challenge for Blackman as we find out in this week's episode. Continue the conversation with Leah on Twitter or Instagram @leahhdaviss and we'll chat again next week! Reading List: Just Sayin' - Malorie Blackman Noughts + Crosses - Malorie Blackman Pig Heart Boy - Malorie Blackman Boy's Don't Cry - Malorie Blackman V For Vendetta - Alan Moore The Secret Diaries of Chalres Ignatius Sancho - Patterson Joseph The Color Purple - Alice WalkerGlobalVol 16: New Year, New Books with Candid & Stacked Book Club (Bonus Episode)Vol 16: New Year, New Books with Candid & Stacked Book Club (Bonus Episode)3b497fb5-075c-4684-9dc3-fb07d31f2e4aWed, 28 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +010018:48falsefull1161161Another bonus episode! As we round off the year, Leah is joined by some fellow book club friends to pick the best books to look out for in 2023 & to start your year right. Season 2 of the book club launches on 9th January 2023! Reading list: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai – Dust Child Krystle Zara Appiah – Rootless Derek Owusu – Losing the Plot Caleb Azumah Nelson – Small World Jessica George – Maame R. F. Kuang – YellowfaceGlobalVol 15: Christmas Gifts (Bonus Episode)Vol 15: Christmas Gifts (Bonus Episode)A Christmas bonus episode! As we warm up for the second season of Book Club Leah helps you out with your last minute Christmas gifts. Don't forget, Season 2 of the book club launches on 9th January 2023!

Reading list:


Charmaine Wilkerson - Black Cake

Sheena Patel - I’m A Fan

Candice Brathwaite - Cuts Both Ways

Scarlette Brade - The Hive

Yewande Biala – Reclaiming

]]>A Christmas bonus episode! As we warm up for the second season of Book Club Leah helps you out with your last minute Christmas gifts. Don't forget, Season 2 of the book club launches on 9th January 2023!

Reading list:


Charmaine Wilkerson - Black Cake

Sheena Patel - I’m A Fan

Candice Brathwaite - Cuts Both Ways

Scarlette Brade - The Hive

Yewande Biala – Reclaiming

]]>da47d65c-086f-4332-9af0-a54fe1b51c50Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +010018:54falsebonus1151151A Christmas bonus episode! As we warm up for the second season of Book Club Leah helps you out with your last minute Christmas gifts. Don't forget, Season 2 of the book club launches on 9th January 2023! Reading list: Charmaine Wilkerson - Black Cake Sheena Patel - I’m A Fan Candice Brathwaite - Cuts Both Ways Scarlette Brade - The Hive Yewande Biala – ReclaimingGlobalVol 14: Lauren Rae - Love, Wine & Other HighsVol 14: Lauren Rae - Love, Wine & Other Highs431cacea-52ad-465e-8e9e-a19fdf64c88dSun, 04 Sep 2022 23:01:00 +010026:25falsefull1141141Lauren Rae's 'kind of memoir' Love, Wine and Other Highs' captures the highs and lows of being a young independent woman navigating through a modern world seemingly obsessed with image, perfection and success. 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You know her as the writer that brought you 'I'm Not Your Baby Mother' and 'Sista Sister' but now she's stepping into fiction with her debut novel 'Cuts Both Ways'. An exploration of the aftershocks of violent crime.GlobalVol 9: Frances Mensah Williams - The Second Time We MetVol 9: Frances Mensah Williams - The Second Time We Met707b6979-d934-45fb-98a3-727ff4da7e78Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:02:00 +010026:43falsefull19191Frances Mensah Williams' sixth novel 'The Second Time We Met' explores what happens when you get a second chance to fall in love at first sight. We meet Cara a young black woman from North West London and Henry a young white man who grew up in a mansion in Gloucestershire. Frances breaks down what inspired her to view a love story through the lens of both class and race and reminds us that there is ultimately more to connect us than divide us.GlobalVol 8: Yewande Biala - ReclaimingVol 8: Yewande Biala - Reclaiming263435b9-c85c-4bb9-ba66-6ff83aee3be3Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:02:00 +010026:43falsefull18181As one of our favourite former Love Islanders we were always going to be excited to read Yewande's word in her first book: Reclaiming. She certainly did not disappoint with chapters about colourism, social media, beauty and more Yewande offers advice through anecdotes and incredible honesty. As a self confessed introvert Yewande lets us into her world and what a fascinating world it is.GlobalVol 7: Amber Rose Gill - Until I Met YouVol 7: Amber Rose Gill - Until I Met You36bf64c7-3c61-4d56-9ec5-77e7ae5c6058Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:03:00 +010022:26falsefull17171You may know her as the queen of the Love Island villa, but the wonderful Amber Rose Gill has given us a romantic novel that is a dreamy summer read. Amber introduces us to her loveable protagonist Samantha and we discuss the importance of diversity in romantic literature, how much Love Island influenced the novel and more.GlobalVol 6: The Story Of Afro HairVol 6: The Story Of Afro Hair5af6a17c-ec3c-4102-abfe-72287d60698fSun, 10 Jul 2022 23:02:00 +010014:57falsefull16161Telling the story of afro hair is not a simple task but it is a necessary one. This week's guest Kandace Chimbiri wanted to create an engaging and exciting book for children (and adults alike) to learn the rich history of afro hair, from the enterprising work of Madame CJ Walker to the iconic Josephine Baker. Join the book club using the hashtag #CapitalXTRABookClub and let's chat on twitter @leahhdaviss.GlobalVol 5: Bolu Babalola - Honey & SpiceVol 5: Bolu Babalola - Honey & Spice7b229381-bae8-420e-bc4f-c446c1934323Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:01:00 +010027:09falsefull15151A self-confessed ‘Romcomisseur’ and lover of all things love Bolu Babalola is one of the most exciting new voices in romantic literature. This week we discuss her new novel Honey and Spice a fun, sexy, exciting read that will have you obsessed with its witty protagonist Kiki Banjo. Continue the conversation using the hashtag #CapitalXTRABookClub and happy reading!GlobalVol 4: Keisha The SketVol 4: Keisha The Sketde40d2a1-a04c-4550-b6cb-8926a1aa949eSun, 26 Jun 2022 23:05:00 +010024:38truefull14141Imagine being 13 years old and the story you wrote anonymously on your family computer goes viral. That was the reality for Jade LB in the early 00s when her epic tale Keisha Da Sket had teenagers across the UK hooked. Cut to present day and Jade presents us with a reworked version of the novel as well as the original viral game changer. Join the book club using the hashtag #CapitalXTRABookClub and let's chat on twitter @leahhdaviss.GlobalVol 3: Sheena Patel - I'm A FanVol 3: Sheena Patel - I'm A Fand179849e-39ed-4c36-b5b5-01920b2d49d1Sun, 19 Jun 2022 23:01:00 +010037:06falsefull13131Meet Sheena Patel and her debut novel 'I'm A Fan' a read that she proudly exclaims might make you feel a bit sick. This captivating story centres a nameless protagonist as she battles her way through a complex relationship with a drastic power imbalance. Sheena is an exciting new voice in literature that I am absolutely fascinated by!GlobalVol 2: Alison Hammond - Black In TimeVol 2: Alison Hammond - Black In Time0c9a5988-0a88-49cb-850c-52a853dd8c24Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:42:00 +010018:49falsefull12121The queen of daytime TV Alison Hammond is gracing us with her presence on today's episode of the Capital XTRA Book Club! Having grown up seeing so few black faces in her history books Alison Hammond is on a mission to prove that Black history is British history. Her new book Black In Time tells the stories of some trail blazing Black people in language that is child friendly, totally accessible and quintessentially Alison.GlobalVol 1: Keep The ReceiptsVol 1: Keep The Receipts2495b51a-4dc3-49f9-9122-6f4b1177c6f0Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:44:00 +010022:29falsefull11111Host Leah Davis catches up with ladies behind 'The Receipts' podcast to talk about their book 'Keep The Receipts'. Meet your new favourite authors that double as your very own agony aunts. Tolly, Milena and Audrey aka The Receipts Girls have been dishing out advice and spilling the tea on The Receipts podcast for years and now they've condensed years of experiences, anecdotes and life hacks into Keep The Receipts. Join the book club using the hashtag #CapitalXTRABookClub and let's chat on twitter @leahhdaviss.Global