April at BLK + BRWN.

Books, community, + springtime vibes

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April 13, 2025 • Est Reading Time: 2 minutes

Happy Sunday Friends.

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p.s. don’t forget you can now swing by the bookstore later! we’re open 3:30-7:00 pm on Wednesdays + Thursdays the next couple weeks.

📚 What’s Happening at the Bookstore This Week

🍿 Movie Night: A Low Down Dirty Shame

Sunday, April 13 | 7 PM
Get your 90s nostalgia on with us! We’re screening A Low Down Dirty Shame, and you’re invited. Come for the movie, stay for the popcorn + great company. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.

📖 Silent Book Club

Thursday, April 17 | 6:30 PM
This one’s for you if you love a good read in a chill space. Bring your book, find a cozy corner, and read with others in silence. Let’s share our love of literature without the pressure to chat!

✊🏾 Ego Tripping: A Nikki Giovanni Tribute

Saturday, April 19 | 6 PM
Join us as we honor the one and only Nikki Giovanni. Let’s dive deep into her words and celebrate her life and legacy. Expect readings, conversations, and a whole lot of Black pride.

📚 A Sneak Peek at the Bookstore Next Week

Wed • April 23

Records spinning. Minds expanding. A sonic & literary journey.

Sat • Apr 26

celebrate with us:

  • Book Swap: bring a book, take a book (or more) — Tickets still available!

  • Kinship Cafe pop-up ☕

  • Limited drop of homemade beignets 🍩

  • Special discounts + giveaways
    Let’s make it a real indie lit fest.

📖 Currently Reading: What’s on My Shelf

💖 Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen
Spicy, confident, and joyful. We love a curvy girl romance. If you enjoyed Curvy Girl Summer this one is for US!

🧡 If We Were a Movie by Zakiya Jamal
Romance, music, and second chances—I'm hooked.

Want to buddy read either of these? Hit our DM on IG or reply and let’s chat.

✨ LAST READ: Mini Review

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
JG pulled up with a quick novella in true fashion, with a good amount of steam, smoke, and flirty-swoon worthiness. I was pleasantly surprised by her take on this one. It being a debut, sapphic romance, I think I was a little curious about how realistic it would feel —but I definitely enjoyed both characters, Avery, our uptight (some would say) Type A, baby bisexual, and Taylor, our seasoned lesbian and head romance coach in charge. A refreshing, playful take on love that feels just right for Spring!


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Grab it for a weekend read.

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