Love in Colour

 

                      
Love in Colour

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Title
Love in Colour
Author Bolu Babalola
Genre Fantasy, Literary fiction, Mythological fiction, Romance, Short stories
Format N/A

 

Book Description
Love in Colour is a vibrant collection of romantic short stories that reimagines myths, legends, and folklore from around the world through a modern, inclusive lens. From West African mythology to Greek and Middle Eastern tales, Bolu Babalola retells classic stories with an emphasis on love, joy, agency, and emotional depth—centering Black women, queer love, and empowered heroines. Lyrical, hopeful, and celebratory, the collection explores what love looks like when it is allowed to be bold, tender, and unapologetic.

 

About Author
Bolu Babalola (born 1990) is a British-Nigerian writer best known for her vibrant retellings of myth, folklore, and classic love stories through a contemporary, inclusive lens. Born and raised in London to Nigerian parents, Babalola studied English literature at the University of Reading and later earned a master’s degree in publishing from King’s College London. She rose to prominence with Love in Colour (2020), a short story collection that reimagines global myths with an emphasis on romance, joy, and representation. Known for her lyrical prose and celebration of Black love, queerness, and cultural heritage, Babalola has become a leading voice in modern romantic and myth-inspired fiction.

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