What we’re about
This is a book club for Black women interested in reading and discussing books written by Black women (including but not limited to American, Caribbean, African, and European authors). I started this group to bring together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering, discussing, and celebrating the literature of Black women writers from across the African diaspora. We read literary fiction and nonfiction. We will meet monthly for book discussions at various locations across the city.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- #98: Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi + Holiday Party and Book Swap!Soul Full Cafe, Chicago, IL
Join us for our last book club meeting of 2024! We'll discuss Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi. After the discussion, stay for our holiday party and book swap! There will be treats, drinks, and raffle prizes. Please bring a wrapped book to swap with a short note about why you think the recipient will love it (but don’t reveal the author or title!). See below for more details.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Soul Full Chicago, 1508 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
FAQs:
- What should I bring? Bring a *wrapped* books you’d like to give away and a short note stating why you think the recipient will love it. Do not reveal the author or title in the note. Don't feel obligated to write more than a sentence or two.
- What if I forget to wrap the book or don't have wrapping supplies? No worries! I’ll have some on hand for you to use.
- What types of books should I bring? Used books are encouraged and welcome! However, please be kind to your fellow book club members by only bringing books you enjoyed and/or would be happy to receive yourself. Please DO NOT bring textbooks, outdated guidebooks or encyclopedias, extensively damaged books, etc.
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About the book: An influencer, an actor, and a writer navigate the messy ins and outs of friendship and romance in a world where social media demands perfection—or at least the appearance of it—in this swoon-worthy love story for readers of Kennedy Ryan and Carley Fortune.
Support Black Girls Read Chicago by purchasing Between Friends & Lovers on Bookshop.org (affiliate link).