Malik's Bookshelf

How many times have we gotten information, advice, guidance...and not listened to it?  Only to later realize, you could have saved yourself a lot of trouble, pain and heartache, if you had just listened.  You are responsible for what you know! AND...Malik reviews the new book You Deserve to Be Rich: Master the Inner Game of Wealth and Claim Your Future by Rashad Bilal and Troy Milli...

Malik is back for Season 3!  And he has thoughts about Black History Month, DEI and social programs! Plus, Katie Mitchell is on to discuss black book stores and their impact across America.  She featured Malik Books in her new book Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik reflects on PJ Morton’s visit to Malik Books to sign and discuss his new book Saturday Night, Sunday Morning: Staying True to Myself from the Pews to the Stage! And Malik’s secret weapon April, has a conversation with self-published author Adrienne Alexander-Allen and her book The Accidental Parent, a heartfelt companion for anyone thrust into the world of becoming a primary caregiver overni...

Malik gives his thoughts on the results and aftermath of the 2024 United States Presidential Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the 2024 Presidential Election, Malik shares his thoughts on the divided state of our nation, and his concerns for our future on matter who is elected president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an "Antwone Fisher" experience as Malik's wife April finds her lost family members after 50 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just a few weeks until the election, Malik gives his thoughts on identity politics and if America is still a racist country. E-mail: RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik scored an interview with Caron Butler …a 14 year NBA veteran.  He and Justin A. Reynolds collaborated on a book called Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel! Next up, an interview with Trisha Thomas who wrote The Secret Keeper of Main Street: A Novel…she went from dress shop owner to 4-time author! And Malik has a question…which is more likely to end this world: Climate Change or Nuclear War?  Som...

This week, an interview with Chanté Griffin, author of “Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself” Plus, Malik caught up with bilingual actress and entrepreneur Yvonne Senat Jones! And Amber Grimes interviews Wallo267, who  spent twenty years in and out of the prison system before restarting his life…about his new book “Armed with Good Intentions” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik was also invited to Tavis Smiley’s 60th birthday party and celebration of his Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden! Dr. Cornel West was in the house and Malik got a sound bite from him about the importance of reading!  Hear it here! And Malik interviews Jessica and Parker Curry about their book “Parker Looks Up” and Parker’s viral moment with a portrait of Michell...

Malik recently read the book, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman.  So he took the discussion to family, and had a deep discussion about love with his wife, April and his teenagers, Mecca and Zaire. Also, Malik interview Cin Fabré about her new book Wolf Hustle: A Black Woman on Wall Street…soon to be a movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big week at Malik Books!  Tavis Smiley was there to discuss "The Covenant with Black America: 20 Years Later".  Smiley spoke at Malik Books, along with Connie Rice, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Tyrone Howard, Melina Abdullah, Alisa Orduna and Cornel West! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big events coming up at Malik Books!  Jay Ellis is talking with Issa Rae about his new book Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (Or Just Me) Adventures in Boyhood!  August 13th at the Miracle Theatre in Inglewood! Plus, the Covenant with Black America by Tavis Smiley celebrates 20 years…and Tavis revisits it with a free re-launch party for the community on August 14th! In this episode, Malik tal...

Malik has his thoughts on a tumultuous week in politics...President Biden is OUT...and all hail, Queen Kamala! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik has thoughts on the big news event this weekend out of Pennsylvania, and he takes the temperature of patrons inside Malik Books as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik is just back from the Essence Festival with a full report! And he wrestles with two questions that have been on his mind over the past few weeks... What's a Black Job? What is Your Time Worth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik wraps an incredible month of June at Malik Books with an in-store interview with superstar Tiffany Haddish! Plus, Malik's thoughts on reparations. E-mail: RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikole Hannah-Jones was in conversation with Angela Rye at the Miracle Theatre in Inglewood!  Malik grabbed her backstage to talk exclusively for the podcast! Bakari Sellers was at Malik Books in conversation with Areva Martin, and Malik taled to him backstage for the podcast as well! Ciera Rogers discusses her new book, The Outsider Advantage: Because You Don't Need to Fit in to Win! Coming soon:...

June is HOT at Malik Books!  Ciera Rogers!  Taraji P. Henson!  Tiffany Haddish!  Bakari Sellers! Nikole Hannah-Jones!  Victor Luckerson!  They all preview their appearances here! And Malik was interviewed at Sole Folks in Leimert Park about 3 things he is grateful for… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik talks to students at Pepperdine University on the hot topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Plus a preview of what will be an explosive month of June at Malik Books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The streets are talking…and Malik has thoughts on the Sean Diddy Combs news. And look who stopped by Malik Books this week!  Shaunie Henderson!  She was married to Shaquille O’Neal and started the TV show, Basketball Wives!  She’s also the author of the new book Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms.  She sat down at Malik Books to be interviewed by KTLA’s Jasmine Simpkins! E-...

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.com See 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...

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.com See 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.com See omnystudio.co...