What we’re about
Welcome to our Black Lit Book Club for black women and femmes who love to read and discuss literature by and about black authors! This meetup is dedicated to exploring the richness and diversity of black literature through engaging book study sessions and discussions. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting to explore Black Lit, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals and delve into the powerful stories and experiences shared by black voices. Join us in-person for thought-provoking conversations, insightful insights, and a supportive community of black girls who share your passion for reading.
Featured event
Black Women's Book Club: Reading and Discussion of Cutthroat
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session where we will be exploring literature written by and for Black women. This book club is a safe and welcoming space for all book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and celebrate the voices of Black female authors. Whether you are new to the world of Black literature or a seasoned enthusiast, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Let's dive into meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and celebrate the power of storytelling. Don't miss out on this enriching experience with like-minded individuals who share a passion for reading and amplifying Black voices.
Book of the month: Cutthroat by Octavia Grant
Synopsis:
Eden Shelton was once told that you can’t spell embarrassment without MEN. She never believed it because according to her there was nothing better than being a wife to a loving and appreciative man. Marrying her college sweetheart seemed to make everything in her life better. But, when her rose colored glasses are removed, Eden discovers that the man she planned to walk through life forever with has secrets. Secrets that will change who she is forever.
Whether you finished the book or just started, come through!
Upcoming events
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Black Women's Book Club: Reading and Discussion of Cutthroat
Atlas Brew Works, 2429 Mandeville Lane, Alexandria, VA, USJoin us for an engaging and thought-provoking session where we will be exploring literature written by and for Black women. This book club is a safe and welcoming space for all book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and celebrate the voices of Black female authors. Whether you are new to the world of Black literature or a seasoned enthusiast, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Let's dive into meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and celebrate the power of storytelling. Don't miss out on this enriching experience with like-minded individuals who share a passion for reading and amplifying Black voices.
Book of the month: Cutthroat by Octavia Grant
Synopsis:
Eden Shelton was once told that you can’t spell embarrassment without MEN. She never believed it because according to her there was nothing better than being a wife to a loving and appreciative man. Marrying her college sweetheart seemed to make everything in her life better. But, when her rose colored glasses are removed, Eden discovers that the man she planned to walk through life forever with has secrets. Secrets that will change who she is forever.Whether you finished the book or just started, come through!
11 attendees
Black Women's Book Club: Reading and Discussion of I'll be Gone for Christmas
Hypergoat Coffee, 215 N Payne St,, Alexandria , VA, USJoin us for a vibrant discussion of a Christmas romance, I’ll be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone.
Synopsis:
For fans of The Holiday comes a heartwarming Christmas house-swap rom-com debut in which finding yourself and finding love come hand in hand.Bee Tyler needs a break. In the bustling San Francisco tech community, no one ever seems to stand still—especially her perfect sister and business partner, Beth. So when her best friend suggests a getaway on the wildly popular house-swap app, Vacate, Bee decides a countryside retreat might be exactly what she needs.
Clover Mills has had a year. Between losing her mother and making the complicated decision to leave her fiancé, sticking around the idyllic Christmas obsessed town of Salem, Ohio, just doesn’t feel right. So when she hears about Vacate, she jumps at the chance to spend the holidays in the unfamiliar city of San Francisco.
Soon enough, Bee is living in Clover’s cozy Salem cottage, and Clover is living in Bee’s sleek San Francisco apartment. As Clover can’t seem to stop running into Bee’s frustratingly gorgeous sister, Beth, and Bee finds herself spending more and more time with Clover’s ultra charming ex-fiancé, Knox, the two women realize that this Christmas they may find just what they were looking for and more…
Whether you finished the book or just started, come through!
3 attendees
