A Newsletter from the Desk of

February 17, 2026

Saint Lucia at a Crossroads

and Other News and Stories

Saint Lucia at a Crossroads Now in Stores

I’m pleased to share that my 9th and latest book, Saint Lucia at a Crossroads, is now on Amazon and in St. Lucian stores.

Saint Lucia at a Crossroads contends that the controversial tenure of Allen Chastanet was a blessing in disguise, and a political jolt that forced St. Lucians to confront deep-seated insecurities and unresolved issues of national identity.

It delivers a provocative critique of Pierre's governance and a bold comparison of postcolonial administrations. In addition, the book argues that Allen Chastanet squandered his political opportunities, and it explicitly explains why the UWP lost the 2021 general elections and implicitly why it lost again in 2025.

St. Lucia 2026 Independence Expo

Please visit, take in the entertainment, experience St. Lucian creativity and innovation at its best, and visit Dr. Reynolds' booth to chat and secure autograph copies of his books at special discounted prices.

DBS Television News

Anderson Reynolds’ New Book Challenges Saint Lucians to Think Critically About Politics & Leadership

Award-winning Caribbean author Anderson Reynolds is back with his latest thought-provoking work, Saint Lucia At A CROSSROADS, challenging citizens to look beyond campaign slogans and engage critically with the island’s political future. His ninth book dissects governance, leadership, and policy decisions, inviting Saint Lucians to think deeply before heading to the ballot box.

Booklife Prize Review of “Magna”

On the surface, Magna is a son’s account of his mother’s life—but the memoir’s layers and emotions quickly expose it as so much more. As Reynolds recounts his mother’s childhood, adulthood, and decline in her later years, he also looks at the lasting impacts of colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade on the people of St. Lucia, where his mother was born. Themes of belonging, family, and identity are gently woven throughout, and Reynolds’s portrayal of not just his mother but also his own upbringing is both thoughtful and honest.

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Dr. Anderson Reynolds Interview on the

BBC Mornin' Barbados

On February 2, 2026, celebrated St. Lucian author, Dr. Anderson Reynolds, was interviewed on the BBC Mornin' Barbados, during which he spoke about St. Lucia's Nobel Laureate Festival, its Nobel Laureates—Sir Derek Walcott and Sir Arthur Lewis—and their relevance and continued impact, particularly within the Caribbean and global intellectual tradition.

Where to Buy

My books are available online at Amazon. In Castries, they are available at Hallmark in JQ Rodney Bay Mall, Taste of St. Lucia at Pointe Seraphine, M&C and RJ Clarke Drugstore (both on Bridge Street). In Vieux Fort, at T&M in JQ Plaza; Back to Basics in Gablewoods Latourney Mall, Priority Bookstore in Louisville, and Noah Arcade at Hewanorra International. In Soufriere, at Books & Tinz. They are also available at Hotel Chocolat and the Sandals Hotel Chain.

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