Zakiya Dalila Harris on The Other Black Girl | Literary Wine Down

Zakiya Dalila Harris joins me for Literary Wine Down to discuss The Other Black Girl. Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at her publishing company, so when another Black woman, Hazel, joins the team, she’s initially excited to finally have someone who understands what it feels like to navigate the workplace as an outsider. But as Hazel quickly becomes the office favorite, strange things begin happening around Nella, forcing her to question who she can trust and what’s really happening behind the scenes. Blending sharp social commentary with suspense, The Other Black Girl explores race, ambition, code-switching, and the pressures of corporate culture in unsettling and unforgettable ways. The bestselling novel was later adapted into a Hulu series. We talk about Nella, Hazel, the inspiration behind the novel, and how Zakiya Dalila Harris balances satire, tension, and cultural critique throughout the story. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with authors 🍷 Follow along on Instagram:   / spinesvines   📚 Explore more at https://spinesvines.com — About Literary Wine Down Literary Wine Down is a conversation series where books, storytelling, and culture come together. Each episode features an author discussing their work, creative process, and the stories that stay with us long after the final page. — Come for the book. Stay for the conversation. For readers who want more than just the story. Originally recorded in June 2021.