Black Men On Reading Vol. 2: Eden Mckenzie-Goddard

I met Eden at a great bookish event, ‘Reading Between The Sips’ hosted by @lydzreads_, where we were discussing ‘Giovanni’s Room’ by the literary legend James Baldwin. His articulation, respect & inquisition left a lasting impression on me. A few weeks after this meeting, I was perusing social media - as you so - and came across an announcement that Eden would soon be a published author*.

In this interview, I quiz Eden on his favourite reads and his views on the publishing industry.

*’Smallie’, Eden’s debut novel will be published by Viking Books in 2026, be sure to add it to your TBR lists from now.