A central online listing dedicated to newly self-published Caribbean writers.
BRINGING CARIBBEAN VOICES TO LIGHT
Somewhere in Kingston, Port of Spain, or Georgetown, a writer has just finished what might be the next great Caribbean novel. They’ve poured their heart into a story that pulses with the rhythms of their island home. But without a major publisher’s muscle behind them, that brilliant work might never find its way to readers who are hungry for exactly this kind of voice.
The Caribbean literary scene is absolutely buzzing with talent and stories that desperately need telling. Yet so many of these self-published authors find themselves shouting into the void of an oversaturated global marketplace. Traditional publishing often overlooks Caribbean voices, and without those established networks, even the most compelling books can get lost in the digital shuffle.
That’s where Caribbean Booklist comes in—think of it as a curated literary treasure map specifically designed for Caribbean self-published books. Instead of leaving readers to stumble across these gems by accident (or worse, never finding them at all), we’re building a dedicated online space where newly self-published Caribbean authors can actually be seen.
BUILDING A LITERARY HUB
This isn’t about creating another online bookstore—it’s about building the kind of resource where you can access great writing and read about self-publishing, Caribbean publishing, Caribbean people and culture, and about what it takes to succeed in today’s publishing landscape.
We also aim to become a place online where writers connect with each other and with their readers directly. These conversations matter. It is hoped that when this happens the work becomes richer, the community stronger, and suddenly Caribbean literature isn’t just surviving in the digital age—it’s thriving.
Above and beyond book sales or author visibility, though those things certainly matter, we want to ensure that Caribbean stories—with all their complexity, beauty, and necessary truths—don’t get drowned out in the global conversation.
Let’s be honest—the world is ready for these stories. We just need to make sure they can find their way to the readers who are waiting for them.
