Just two best friends from Brooklyn who love to read and spill tea. Join the book club promising you a read you won’t be able to put down. Come listen to Kendra and Tiara’s popular and unpopular opinions about books and society.
We are back with another book that is set in Brooklyn! This time we are in the 60s watching the neighborhood of Brooklyn be formed. Join us while we go on this journey of seeing how it was to navigate the world of drugs, church, and death during that time.
13 May 2021
Another Brooklyn by Jacequeline Woodson
Where Brooklyn At! We are back with another book that is set in Brooklyn,NY. Can you tell we love where we are from lol. Join us while we watch 4 young black girls learn the ins and outs of growing up in Brooklyn.
21 Apr 2021
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Another story set in Brooklyn! We love reading books about where we are from. Our first thriller and boy was it a roller coaster ride. This one is a must read!
18 Mar 2021
Life After Death by Sister Souljah
Join us while we discuss the highly anticipated sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever. Let’s see what Winter is up to after serving her time.
3 Mar 2021
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
Ready for the ultimate throwback! One of our favorites of all time! The Coldest Winter Ever is a book that has changed the game. Join us in discussing Winter’s life dealing with drugs, living in the hood and going from being on top of the world to watching her whole world fall apart.
17 Feb 2021
Lovers and Friends by Eric Jerome Dickey
Another throwback coming at ya! Eric Jerome Dickey was one of the biggest authors that we remember growing up. He portrays black people in a dignified way, while making you learn something about yourself in the process. Friends and Lovers is a relatable relationship book. I promise you will see some part of you through these characters. If you read it while you were young give it a try again with us now!
3 Feb 2021
Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree
Season 2: Throwback Edition Join us while we read classic throwbacks. This one follows a girl growing up in Philly in the 80s. We see her learn about boys, sex and money. Re-reading the classics as an adult is a must!
20 Jan 2021
The City We Became by N.K Jemisin
What if your city was being taken over by another life form? What if you were chosen to help save that city? That’s exactly what happens in this sci-fi book. New York is being taken over and each borough has to fight to help save it.
6 Jan 2021
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
Has your mom/aunt/grandma ever told you to go sit your grown behind down somewhere? Have people said your being “too fast?” Join us while we explore what happens when a young black girl gets taken advantage of while trying to reach her dreams.
9 Dec 2020
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
What happens when black kids are raised in predominantly white environments? Why is it so hard for them to embrace being black? Join us while we look into the minds and hearts of teenage black kids who are struggling with race, identity and everything else that comes in those teenage years.
26 Nov 2020
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
Join us on this adventure of seeing how this young girl learns the value of her voice and why she needs to use it! This inspirational story will help you and young girls to know the power of their voices.
12 Nov 2020
Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Do you remember that fun age? The period of your life when you were the most confused, but also having the time of your life? Join us while we dive into the life of a young women during the most confusing, troubling and significant time of her life.
19 Oct 2020
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Have you ever clapped when the plane lands? But what happens if the plane never lands? Join us while we discuss topics of grief, sisterhood and identity.
20 Sept 2020
Luster: A Novel by Raven Leilani
Come join us while we discuss Raven’s novel that sends us through the life of a twenty something black woman who is just trying to figure life out. She finds herself in an entanglement that we get to watch unravel before our eyes.
26 Aug 2020
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Join us while we follow the life of twins and how they deal with colorism in America. Let’s talk about how these issues still affect us today.
12 Aug 2020
Queenie By Candice Carty-Williams
Join us while we go through the ups and downs of Queenie’s life. It’s definitely an exciting, emotional and maddening journey.
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