Malik's Bookshelf

Malik is on the stomp at the LA Times Festival of Books 2022, the largest book festival in the Northern Hemisphere! Readings from actor Max Greenfield and author Nikolas Smith! Interviews with authors Citlali Reyes, Mona Fakki, Quan Jamison, Sharifa Anozie and musical group the Alphabet Rockers! If you missed it, Malik will will make you feel like you were in attendance at USC for the 2022 LA Time...

Malik interviews beloved Black pop culture icon, entrepreneur, Hollywood actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais as she kicks off her “Love Me As I Am” book tour at Malik Books!   And Malik reviews “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

It's April's birthday!  But she doesn't want gifts...she wants to feed the homeless in downtown LA and Malik brings his microphone. Malik's bookmobile stops by Environmental Charter Middle School and talks to Principal Dr. Geneva Matthews! And this week's book review is "Love Me As I Am" by Garcelle Beauvais, prior to her appearance at Malik Books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Malik weighs in the Slap from Oscar Night...and gas prices are making people choose...Books or Gas?  Malik knows what HIS answer is! Plus Malik interviews Tasha Byrd, the author of "Blessed Not Broken: The Power of Letting Go". And this week's book review is "How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self" by Dr. Nicole LePera!   See omnystudio.com...

Malik is just back from Podcast Movement Evolutions Conference and has thoughts to share. He also has some deep drive-time thoughts for us...because when it rains, it pours. And this week's book review is "The Sublime Art of not giving a F***" by Mark Manson! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik checks in with Abrafi S.Sanyika, author of Makeda Queen of Sheba! Next, he talks to Channing ZayZay host of Storytime Live at Malik Books on her one year anniversary! And Malik's Book Review this week is "Will" the new autobiography by Will Smith! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Women's History Month, so Malik is celebrating women in literature and all they have had to overcome.  Then Malik has a frank conversation with his wife, April, about being a woman today.  And today's book review is "The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women" by Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood and Rhonda Joy McLean. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

It's Malik's birthday, and he explores one of the most popular displays at Malik Books: The Nipsey Hussle Transformation Table. The Art of War by Sun Tzu Think and Grow Rich by Dennis Kimball The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Powernomics by Claud Anderson The Spook who Sat by the Door by Sam Greenlee And as we approach the 3rd anniversary of his death, Malik examines the legacy of Nipsey Hussl...

Malik brings his Bookmobile to New Designs Charter School in Watts to talk to kids about reading...because READING MATTERS! Then he talks about finding joy with Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggets about her new book Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration ! And finally, he reviews Alicia Keys' new graphic novel Girl on Fire ! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

Introducing...Malik's Bookmobile, powered by Verizon, bring books to students all over Los Angeles! WNBA Superstar Jasmine Walker from the LA Sparks stops by Malik Books! Listen in on Malik and his wife April out to dinner celebrating "Lovers Day" like they're young again! And Malik reviews the book "Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back" by Stacy Abrams and Lara Hodgso...

Malik catches up with Robert Foster, the CFO of the American Tennis Association, as well as Tamara Faith, author of the new book "Let the Women Speak"! He also reviews the book "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play" by Kobe Bryant and provides this week's inspiration "You Are What You Think!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Malik and the family head to Mexico to pick up his grandbabies! Why we should always DO IT WITH PASSION! Plus, an interview with Jayne Allen, author of "Black Girls Must Be Magic"! And a review of "Ahead of the Game: The Unlikely Rise of a Detroit Kid Who Forever Changed the Esports Industry" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

No more excuses...the key here is WIN! Malik interviews Congoleze-American author and advocate for women Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, as well as actor and author Jimmy-Jean Louis ("Heroes", "Rattlesnakes", "Toussaint Louverture"). This week's book review; "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story" by Nikole Hannah-Jones Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....

International singer, motivational speaker and creator of Mister Jesse swings by Malik Books! Check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnVzMnpxmTCyWOGaGyfuug https://www.instagram.com/singjessesing/?hl=en Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hottest spot in LA is...Malik Books, of course! This week legendary filmmaker Spike Lee drops by along with actor and host Terry Crews! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik catches up with Don Robinson the musician, songwriter and producer who created the Malik Books theme song, as well as the man behind @FreeFew! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik heads to Palm Springs for TED Women 2021! Today, he interviews curator Pat Mitchell, authors Rha Goddess, Chanel Reynolds, Susan McPherson, Anna Malaika Tubbs and Cecilia Aragon, as well as musician Melanie Charles! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malik talks about the most important role in his life...bring a father. First he discusses child entrepreneurship with his son Khalfani, Then he sits down for dinner with his family to talk about gender roles in the home with his kids Mecca and Zahir. And finally, he recalls his own growing pains as a father as he reflects on his daughter Mecca's track career. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Malik catches up with Malik Books regular Allesa Willis from Locks or Twist hair in Baldwin Hills Estates! Next up, an interview with Lily Workneh, editor of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, along with CaShawn Thompson who wrote the forward and created the #BlackGirlMagic! And Malik reveals the secret weapon to Malik Books AND Malik's Bookshelf...his wif...

Malik Books regular Khadija talks about how reading has changed her life. Malik talks with Barbara Lindsay, the founder and creator of the Black Business Expo in Los Angeles. And Malik has a moment of clarity while driving into work in the morning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Malik does NOT agree. Plus, Malik interviews a store patron about how books have changed his life. And this week's book review: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Malik Muhammad go from growing up in Maryland to owning multiple book stores in Los Angeles, including the largest African-American and diversity collection of children’s books in the country. Malik tells his story and reviews "Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom" by Tabitha Brown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

Malik's Bookshelf...bringing the world together with books, culture and community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.