Malik's Bookshelf

It was a BIG WEEK Malik Books! Malik got to interview Grace Byers, author of the book I Am Enough! And then he moderated a discussion with LaDarrion Williams, and heard the powerful story of getting his book Blood at the Root published! E-mail: RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big month ahead at Malik Books! MAY 7- LaDarrion Williams discussing his book Blood at the Root MAY 11- Grace Byers, author of the book I Am Enough, with FREE BOOKS for kids at Cleveland High School! MAY 15- Shaunie Henderson, creator of “Basketball Wives” and ex-wife of Shaquille O'Neal will be at Malik Books to talk about her book Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning On My Own Terms. And Malik shares a heartfelt message he has for his daughter…about being a father, and a coach and how proud he is of his daughter for all that she has overcome. E-mail: RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the occasion of his 100th Podcast, Malik looks back on what has brought him to this moment, as well as this week's visit from Ryan Seacrest and 102.7 KIIS-FM. Plus, in honor of Independent Bookstore Day, Malik welcomes Dr. Thomishia Booker, author of the children's books Brown Boy Joy and My Brown Skin! E-mail: RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik spent the weekend at the LA Times Festival of Books at USC and interviewed the one and only TIFFANY HADDISH! Malik also caught up with Dr. Muriel Buque, author of Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. And he has all the details on Ryan Seacrest's visit to Malik Books this Thursday (4/25) at the Westfield Culver City Mall! E-mail: Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik has a big week ahead as he approaches his 100th episode!  A full rundown on all the authors being featured at Malik's booth at the LA Times Festival of Books.  Malik is an official exhibitor and also is hosting the Children's Stage!  Check out the schedule on Instagram: @MalikBooks And this week, he hosts an interview with Omekongo Dibinga PhD, author of Lies About Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters. E-mail: Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik “the Hype Man of Books” was honored to speak at the Black to the Future panel during Black History Month.  Malik discusses the future of the Black Community in Los Angeles, along with panelists Jasson Crockett from Snap Inc., and Tammy Tumbling from the Orange County Community Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik welcomes podcaster, social media influencer, author, preacher, businessman and Inglewood's own Tim Ross for a lively conversation before a live audience at Malik Books!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik has a sit down with NAACP Image Award nominee  Lid'ya C. Rivera, author of I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots…for a deep discussion about life with vitiligo. E-mail Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik unveils his new podcast studio! This week at the book store, April caught up with author, actor, host and documentarian Marcellus Reynolds, author of Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music. Meanwhile, Malik discusses diversity, equity and inclusion with Dr. Thelá Thatch, author of The Diversity Dilemma: A Survivor's Guide for Diversity and Inclusion Good Doers. And a very serious conversation with author Adrienne Alexander, who wrote the children's books Don't Touch My No No Parts. E-mail Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is back at 100% and out in the community all week long! This week, he spoke at the Black History Celebration at Adams Elementary!   And took part in a conversation at Pilgrim Elementary! He also hosted Black Children Book Week at Malik Books!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another epic Black History Month Celebration at Malik Books! Author Tammy Wallace gets very candid with Malik about the experience that inspired Sasha Lynn Big Dreams: Inspiring Youth to Reach for the Stars Former NYPD officer Edwin Raymond talks about his book An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America  Minda Harts opens about her books The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table and Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace And Malik and April (his secret weapon) rake a road trip to Cincinnati, Ohio! E-mail Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winner, Emmy-winner, and Oscar Winner Common comes Malik Books at the Westfield Culver City Mall to kick off the inaugural Black History Month Celebration!  He signed copies of his book And Then We Rise: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self! Plus, Malik reviews the books Grandma's Hands by legendary musician Bill Withers, and "You So Black" by Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. Email Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a friend?  Malik has some thoughts from his own life.  Do you have someone in your life, who is there for you?  Consistently?  That's a friend.  But it may be time to move on from people from your life who are not there when you need them. E-mail Malik at Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 is about healing!  And we need to heal from intergenerational trauma. This week, Malik is joined by Dr. Mariel Buqué, author of BREAK THE CYCLE: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. And Common is coming to Malik Book at the Westfield Culver City Mall on February 3rd! Sign up at MalikBooks.com! E-mail Malik at Malik@MalikBooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik looks back on the year that was...which featured some incredible highs (Cedric the Entertainer!  Omar Epps!) and some devastating losses (his beloved mother).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leimert Park Village Book Fair continues…hosted by Malik Books! This week, another heavy hitter…actor, writer, director and author Omar Epps!   He chats with fellow author Erika J. Kendrick (author of “Cookie Monsters), as well as  Malik himself about his books Nubia: The Awakening and Nubia: The Reckoning! Plus, students from Baldwin Hills Elementary School interview Malik for their school news! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking a few years off because of the pandemic, the Leimert Park Village Book Fair is back…and hosted by Malik Books! The community came out in droves to see ambassador Eriq La Salle talk about his new book Laws of Annihilation.  On this episode, writer Gary Phillips sits down with Eriq La Salle. Also,  Tabitha Brown talks about her new book I Did a New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free! NEXT WEEK: OMAR EPPS E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik spent a Black Lit Weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the Black Wall Street Massacre took place in 1921. Ride along on a tour of key locations in the historic Greenwood district. And listen as Malik talks to Victor Luckerson, author of Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street  E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Malik was honored to host Renée Watson at Malik Books…as well as at Bright Elementary School in Los Angeles, where they met some spectacular students! Her new book is Ways to Build Dreams (A Ryan Hart Story)…available now at MalikBooks.com! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is just back from “The Taste of Soul” street festival in Los Angeles! This week, he reviews the very important book Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot...which FLEW off the shelf when it first came out! Also, he talked about Ways to Build Dreams (A Ryan Hart Story) by Renée Watson who will be at Malik Books in the Culver City Mall Tuesday night at 7!  (10/24/23) If that's not enough, Malik's Secret Weapon (and wife) April steps in to review The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel And finally, Malik takes KCAL9 by storm…and blows the anchors away with his energy and his passion! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week was Banned Book Week, but Malik did not celebrate at Malik Books.  He explains why and give his thoughts on the banning of books, books that are banned without being "banned" and the only condition under which books SHOULD be banned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik hits episode #80 and is thinking about three topics that divide us. Plus, Malik was at the LA Convention Center for a panel discussion about being a Los Angeles businessperson! And he discusses trauma and self-sabotage with Dr. Gail James, author of “From the Pit to the Palace” E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Malik is honored to be joined by comedy legend Cedric the Entertainer! His new novel "Flipping Boxcars" is out now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik interviews Christopher Marlon, the editor and curator of Friday Foster the Sunday Strips, honoring the groundbreaking character! Then Anita Gale Jones hosts a Q&A at Malik Books about her novel The Peach Seed And you get TWO book reviews this week!  Malik reviews Flipping Boxcars, the new novel by  by Cedric the Entertainer, in advance of his appearance at Malik Books! And Malik reviews You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back by Carol Roth E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is back from his world travels with stories to share! Also, he interviews Alison Desur about her book Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn't Built for Us And April Showers comes by Malik Books to talk about Afro Unicorn!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik Books is giving out 2,000 books and 5000 backpacks to the community at the Back to School Festival!  Details in the episode! Malik just got back from Rock the Block in the Crenshaw District! LaWanda Staten stops by Malik Books to talk about her book Shaking the Bush! And Adrienne Lombard discusses her kids book Chelsey Chip For President!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is getting back to Malik, each and every day.  He's been through a storm, and he's coming back stronger! There are some amazing events going on in Malik's community and open your calendar because he runs them all down! And this week's motivation is about dealing with an overwhelming schedule!  Don't let it bring you down!  Then, Malik reviews the new book by preacher T.D. Jakes, Disruptive Thinking: A Daring Strategy to Change How We Live, Lead, and Love E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is asking some deep questions this week…and ponders the existential question of whether death is REALLY a better place than life. Then we'll go to church for Malik's mom's service to hear remembrances from Malik, as well as his brother and sister. Then, Dr. Robert Brown stopped by Malik Books to talk about his book Joker to King: Your Comprehensive Guide to Manhood, for young men transitioning to manhood. E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik continues to heal after the passing of his mother…and the lessons this difficult time has taught him.   And author Aisha Harris comes by Malik Books to discuss her book Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me!   E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik woke up Sunday to tragic news...and bids farewell to his beloved mother in this week's podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Store Entrepreneur Malik Muhammad is now AUTHOR Malik Muhammad.  He has been all over LA promoting his chapter of the new book "The Heart of a Black Man".  But the highlight was sitting down with the iconic TAVIS SMILEY on AM1580 KBLA!   Hear the interview here! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik's Bookshelf hits 70 episodes! Parenting is a priority for Malik…hear him teaching his children about having the KILLER INSTINCT live on the pod! Plus, Malik interviews up-and-coming author April Russell about her book Blahom: A Warrior Goddess! And it's graduation season, and Malik speaks at an assembly at Middle College High School in Los Angeles, and talked to the students about why they LOVE to read!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Mother's Day, and Malik celebrated his wife April in style! Malik spoke to the students at Frank D. Parent Elementary in Inglewood…and gave a book to every student there!  Hear his speech to “100% of our future”! And Malik talks to two of his kids about the need to “Step Into You”. Plus, a special book review of A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices by Jamilah Mapp and Erica Dickerson! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik hosted a book signing event in Beverly Hills with Debra Lee, former CEO of BET! From book store owner to published author…“The Heart of a Black Man- Stories of Triumph and Resilience” is out featuring Malik himself!  Get a preview here! Also, Malik catches us with Kei'Renee, author of Get Familiar With Failure: Helping First Generation Entrepreneurs Build Their Foundation for Success And it's Malik and April's 17th wedding anniversary! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LA Time Festival of Books was explosive!  And Malik Books has been named a special seller for the Children's Stage! And Malik went on an interview spree talking with… Aaron Becker, Author/ Illustrator of The Tree and the River Aida Salazar, Author of Jovita Wore Pants Amerie, author of You Will Do Great Things Raissa Figueroa, illustrator of You Will Do Great Things Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of Goodnight Sister Kwame Alexander, author of How to Write a Poem Actor Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson authors of I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know Actor Max Greenfield, author of I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud Michael Sampson, author of The Story of Ukraine and Bing!  Bang!  Chugga! Beep! Nic Stone, author of Clean Getaway and Chaos Theory Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón, author of Strong Mama and Strong Baby   E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LA Time Festival of Books is next weekend (April 22-23) at USC!  And Malik Books has been named a special seller for the Children's Stage!   Booksigning Schedule   SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Booth 880 Gail Lerner - 11AM   Tatyerra Mikell - 11AM   Craig Smith, former Los Angeles Clipper - 1PM   Ashley M. Coleman - 1PM   Supanova Slom - 3PM   Erika Kendrick - 3PM   Booth 538 Craig Smith, former Los Angeles Clipper - 11AM   Tatyerra Mikell - 1PM           Billie King - 3PM   SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Booth 880 Laura Cathcart Robbins - 11AM   Amina Lovell - 11AM    Ashley Jean Granillo - 11AM    Jayne Allen - 1PM    Cindy Montenegro -1PM    Rodney Barnes - 1PM Carell Augustus - 3PM      Andrea J. Loney - 3PM   Booth 538 - Sun April 23 Brianna Gipson - 11AM    Nadine Luke - 1PM    Norky the Celebrity - 11AM to 5PM   FULL SCHEDULE: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/schedule/   And Malik's secret weapon, April, interviews LaeTania Richardson about her book Love Saw It and her lifestyle brand “Hey Lady, by Tania”   E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is motivating us this week! He discusses the road blocks we all face in life…and how to get THROUGH them, with a real story that happened to him! And Malik reviews The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son by John Soforic, a book he never expected to review or even read...but fate drew him to it. E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik's theme this week...is "Small Steps...Big Gains"! "The Secret Weapon" is celebrating another birthday!  So Malik checks in with his wife, confidant and co-owner, April! And Malik reviews the book How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged by Kimberly Jones E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik has been all over town! This week, he interviews Laura Cathcart Robbins, author of Stash: My Life in Hiding, about her journey to sobriety and self-love amidst addiction, privilege, racism, and self-sabotage! Next up, it's Shelly Paxton, former CFO for Harley Davidson, on her new book Soul-bbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life, an invitation to become Chief Soul Officer of your own life—and to open up a whole new world of possibility. Then Malik speaks to a school about the importance of books! And finally Malik meets Jozo Bozo- the first female Bozo the Clown of color! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik nabs his best guest yet: his loving, devoted and inspirational mother. E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Malik's Birthday!  And what better gift then to be acknowledged on the floor of Congress by Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove!  Her actual words are at the end of this podcast! And all the top authors make sure to stop by Malik Books when they have a new book out!  This week… Jamie Hargins from LA Crop Shop and author of the new kids' coloring book Captain Plant It! Mickey Bridges, author of It's About Time, the compelling true story about a young boy growing up in the city of Compton, California in a broken home during the late 50's and 60's. Rodney Barnes, author of the new graphic novel Blacula: Return of the King! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik hosted the “Bet on Black” event at Malik's Books in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, where we hear the inspiring words of Eboni K. Williams, author of the new book Bet on Black: The Good News About Being Black in America Today! E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.