Melanin & Mimosas

Los Angeles, CA, USA

62 members

Currently reading

About Melanin & Mimosas

Our goal is to build a genuine community where Black women can connect through books and build lasting friendships. We believe the best discussions happen when people show up consistently, get to know one another over time, and create a space where everyone feels comfortable being themselves. 

We recognize non-Black women may be interested, but this space exists to center Black women and preserve the sense of comfort and connection that our members value. We kindly ask that the purpose and integrity of this Black women-centered space be respected 🫶🏾

We meet 1-2 times a month (once in-person and an optional virtual mid-book depending on everyone’s availability) to dive into stories across genres: fiction, nonfiction, romance, thrillers, and more. While we’ll highlight Black authors, we’re open to any book that sparks conversation.

Participation is simple: read what you can, come with an open mind, and be respectful of everyone’s thoughts and experiences. Even if you don’t finish the book, you’re still welcome! đź©¶ 

Books We Want to Read

Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

Average rating: 7.47

The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois

by W.E.B. Du Bois

Average rating: 8

A Thin Dark Line: A Novel (Bayou)

by Tami Hoag

Average rating: 3.5

Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel

by Zora Neale Hurston

Average rating: 7.67

Books We've Read

Ring Shout

by P. Djèlí Clark

Average rating: 7.26

The Reformatory: A Novel

by Tananarive Due

Average rating: 8.45