The Lit Lounge

MEETS VIRTUALLY

Next meeting: Saturday, January 09 2027 at 2:00pm - MST

36 members

Currently reading

About The Lit Lounge

Welcome to The Lit Lounge!


We are a virtual book club dedicated to celebrating the brilliant, foundational world of classic and vintage Black literature. Because great stories deserve to be fully experienced, we meet quarterly to deep-dive into each selection through an immersive, sensory lens.


For every book, we don’t just read the words—we step into the era. We pair our titles with curated drink and food recipes, custom musical playlists, and historical landmarks tied directly to the book’s setting. Whether you’re joining us from your own couch or calling in from across the country, grab your themed drink, turn up the music, and get ready for deep conversation and cultural celebration.

Books We Want to Read

Mama Day (Vintage Contemporaries)

by Gloria Naylor

Average rating: 8.18

Dèy: A Novel

by Edwidge Danticat

Average rating: 7.75

The Dew Breaker (Vintage Contemporaries)

by Edwidge Danticat

Average rating: 8

Breath, Eyes, Memory

by Edwidge Danticat

Average rating: 8.25

Books We've Read

Jazz: A Novel (Vintage International)

by Toni Morrison

Average rating: 7.86

Sula: A Novel (Vintage International)

by Toni Morrison and Toni MORRISON

Average rating: 7.49

Song of Solomon: A Novel (Vintage International)

by Toni Morrison

Average rating: 8.33