California
Essence of Books
Los Angeles, California
Diana Glasgow-President - Founded in 1996 for like minded
women who have a love of reading and sisterhood. We meet
one Friday evening of each month to discuss the book
chosen by the hostess. We are actively involved in the
community and also in the promotion of upcoming authors.
Please visit our website at www.essofbooks.com for more
information
Tennessee
DISTINCT LADIES BOOK CLUB
The Distinct Ladies is a local book club located in Memphis, TN. We started
in Oct of 2006. Our organization consists of Women from different professional
fields, which share the yearning to develop spiritually, mentally and socially
through writings of all genres. distinctladies@yahoo.com

Virginia
African-American Sisters in Spirit (ASIS) Book Club
Encouraging potential members living in the Washington
DC/Northern Virginia area to participate in this book
club that is for African American women. asisbookclub@yahoo.com
BookClubEtc.
We are a group of African American men and women who meet monthly to discuss
books by African American authors. We started in February 1999 in Newport
News, Virginia. In addition to monthly book discussions, we attend literary
events, host annual poetry readings and assist with community service events.
Contact: Jennifer Belfield bookclubetc@aol.com
Ethnic Fusion Book Club
Established in May 2008, is a book club based within
the Virginia Peninsula. We meet bi-monthly to discuss
books written by African American authors, and serve
as a sponsor of literary and charitable projects. Contact:
EthnicFusion508@aol.com
SistaGirll Book Club
SistaGirl Book Club was founded in 2002 by Kenyatta Ingram.
SGBC is a group of African-American women, who share
a passion for reading and in the process, support the
efforts of African-American authors and our community.
We believe that reading enlightens the mind, body, and
spirit. sistagirlbookclub@gmail.com
website: www.sistagirlbookclub.com

Washington DC
Books & Brunch
A group of 11 women located in the Washington Metro Area.
They've been together over 3 years. They meet every
4th Saturday, rotating at each other's houses over
brunch. Exceptions are twice a year, when they open
their meetings up to men; an annual picnic and Christmas
party.
Contact dacowan1@aol.com

On-Line Book Club
Brown Baby Reads
This is a FREE book club for kids that focuses on African-Americans.
Both as main characters AND authors!!!!! This is a
great opportunity to support an effort to get more
African-American kids reading! This website was started
to support an effort to get 1 million African-American
children reading for leisure! info@brownbabyreads.com
Sexy
Ebony BBW African American Book Club
Is an on-line based book club dedicated to reading, reviewing
and discussing primary African American Literature. The
group is open to anyone with a love for reading and a
desire to share their love with others. Membership is
always open. For more information including links to
our Yahoo Groups home visit our website at http://www.sexyebonybbwaabookclub.com We can also be contacted via email to bbwbooks@sexyebonybbwaabookclub.com
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