What we’re about
Hey there beautiful readers! Are you a Black woman with a passion for love stories and thrilling mysteries? Are you searching for a community that shares your enthusiasm for the page-turning, swoon-worthy moments alongside heart-stopping twists? Then you've come to the right place! Welcome to Sultry & Suspenseful Reads, where we celebrate our love of romance and mystery novels, while highlighting those written by Black authors!
In this book club, we connect as a sisterhood of avid readers who embrace the magic of both romance and mystery—without the gore and excessive violence. Twice a month, we’ll dive into two amazing novels: one filled with love and passion, and the other brimming with suspense and intrigue. With each meeting, you'll find both comfort and excitement as we balance cozy virtual discussions with in-person gatherings at unique spots around Northern Virginia, like charming coffee shops, scenic parks, or independent bookstores.
✨ Our Monthly Book Club Activities ✨
In addition to our book discussions, we’ll indulge in a variety of fun literary activities that will bring us joy and foster community such as:
📖Reading in the Park
📖Brunch & Book Talk
📖Bookstore Crawls (chains & independents)
📖Non-Traditional Book Club Meetings
📖Book Swaps and Book Buddies
📖Throwback Thursdays
📖Attending Book Retreats and Signings
📖Exploring Coffee & Tea Shops
📖Attending Book Festivals and Conferences
📖Hosting Themed Book Club meetings
📖Read & Watch (Book-to-Film Adaptations)
📖Creating Literary Crafts like Bookmarks and TBR Games
📖Playing Literary Games that test your memory and knowledge on your fav reads
Whether you’re here to read more, find your next book buddy, or discover new authors, we’re all about reading stories that gives us all the feels and challenge our detective skills. So bring your curiosity, your love for page-turning romance, your passion for thrillers, and get ready to share some unforgettable reading experiences with a group of like-minded, vibrant Black women!
Welcome to Sultry & Suspenseful Reads! We can't wait to turn the pages with you.
Group Rules:
🔍We kindly request that you do not solicit at our events.
🔍No form of harassment or bullying will be tolerated, and are grounds for immediate removal.
🔍All members should have a Meetup profile picture showing their face. This helps organizers and attendees find you at events.
🔍If you're signed up to attend an event, but can no longer join us, please update your RSVP at your earliest convenience. Some events have limited capacity and we want our sisters to have the chance to participate if we're no longer able to.