April at BLK + BRWN.

Books, community, + springtime vibes

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April 08, 2025 • Est Reading Time: 1 minute

Happy Tuesday Friends.

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We’re testing something new to show gratitude on a weekly basis for the continued support—and you’re the first to know. 🎉 From now through next tuesday, april 15th, enjoy:

📚 15% Off All Books ordered online with code: SUB15
🚚 Free Shipping on Orders $50+

That means your TBR pile just got a little sweeter—and a little cheaper.

Thank you for supporting our indie Black-owned bookstore. We see you and appreciate you.

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

🎥 Upcoming Events — Pull Up!

We’re keeping April full of good reads, good vibes, and great company. Join us:

Thur • April 17

Come read with us in peace. BYO book or grab one off our shelves.

Sat • April 19

Join us for an intimate evening celebrating Nikki Giovanni—a poet of passion, resistance, and love. storytelling, community readings, and (diy) poetry.

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

💖 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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