About us
Come discuss books written by brown and Black female authors (hence the club name)! You do not have to be brown or a girl to attend — all adults are welcome.
About the Group
It feels like most book clubs don't read enough diverse authors... so let's change that!
The goal of this club is to foster a space where BIPOC (and allies) can celebrate and discuss overlooked or under-read BIPOC authors, with a particular focus on brown and Black female authors. Book selections will span all genres, but will tend toward fiction, and will feature authors from various intersectionalities such as queer/LGBTQ2IA+, disabled, and immigrant.
This club is hosted with the support of the New Britain Public Library (NBPL). For accessibility purposes, physical copies of our monthly book selection will be available for checkout at the NBPL circulation desk, or on Libby or Hoopla.
You are welcome to attend even if you haven't finished the book. In addition to discussing the book, my hope is that this group will serve as a community for BIPOC and allies who love to read diversely!
Upcoming events
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Discuss "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee
Alvarium Beer Company, 365 John Downey Drive, New Britain, CT, USJoin us to discuss Pachinko by Min Jin Lee!
As always, you are welcome to attend even if you haven't finished the book. Beyond discussing the book, I hope this group will serve as a community for BIPOC and allies who love to read diversely, so please feel free to come chat and mingle!
Book Synopsis:
In this New York Times bestseller, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan.In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger. When she discovers she is pregnant–and that her lover is married–she accepts an offer of marriage from a gentle, sickly minister passing through on his way to Japan. But her decision to abandon her home, and to reject her son's powerful father, sets off a dramatic saga that will echo down through the generations.
Profoundly moving, Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty.
Genre:
Historical Fiction, LiteraryTrigger warnings:
- Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Death
- Moderate: War, Sexual content, Death of parent
- Minor: Abortion, Miscarriage, Infertility
Physical Copies:
Physical copies are available at the New Britain Public Library (NBPL) Checkout desk as of 9/25. Just ask for the Brown Girl Book Club book of the month! You can use any CT state library card, or apply for a New Britain library card for free.Meeting Location:
Alvarium Roasting Company
365 John Downey Dr, New Britain, CT 06051Parking is available onsite. I will let you know which Suite (A or B) we'll be in day of. If you have any trouble finding us, please DM me on Meetup or use the event chat below.
Upcoming Books:
November 2026: Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm8 attendees
Past events
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