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Red at the Bone
Thanks to everyone who ventured out join us in the discussion of Jacqueline Woodson's latest novel, Red at the Bone! It was great...
Mocha Girl
Dec 9, 20193 min read


The Water Dancer
Thanks to everyone who braved the rainstorms to join Adrian as she moderated Ta-Nehisi Coates’ debut into fiction, The Water Dancer. ...
Adrian
Nov 2, 20192 min read


Love by Toni Morrison
The Nubian Circle Book Club met to honor the late, great Toni Morrison. Our moderator, Angela, chose Love. Despite the confusion, the...
Angela
Sep 8, 20191 min read


The Nickel Boys
A big THANK YOU to our moderator, Chanell, for facilitating an in-depth, provoking discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead...
Chanell & Mocha Girl
Aug 10, 20191 min read


Nicole & Me
Hello NCBC, I was out and about in these Florida streets and Friday night I made my way back to Books & Books bookstore in Miami/Coral...
Mocha Girl, NCBC Member
Jun 24, 20195 min read


The Mothers by Brit Bennett
With the cancellations, conflicts, rainy weather, and low headcount, we debated whether to have the meeting - and after bantering it...
Mocha Girl, NCBC Member
Jun 8, 20192 min read


The Poet X
“And I think about all the things we could be if we were never told our bodies were not built for them.” We met at The Cheesecake Factory...
Mocha Girl
Apr 17, 20192 min read


Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Davita, Yolanda, Lynda (via audio), and Phyllis met in Daytona Saturday afternoon to discuss Marlon James’ latest epic fantasy novel over...
Mocha Girl
Mar 26, 20193 min read


Heavy: An American Memoir
I've been trying to find what's heavy that's been messing up my mind I think I found the answer, 'cause it was right there all the time...
Mocha Girl & Chanell
Mar 25, 20194 min read


My Sister, The Serial Killer
Richelle, Adrian, Tina, and I met with first-timer, Jill at Shantell’s Cafe in Sanford to discuss the debut My Sister, the Serial Killer...
Mocha Girl
Feb 25, 20194 min read


If Beale Street Could Talk
Hello NCBC: It’s Black History Month! Our moderator, Syreeta, chose a modern classic, If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin, as...
Mocha Girl
Feb 15, 20191 min read


Marlon & Me
Marlon James rolled through Miami's Books & Books Book Store Saturday night and I was there for Black Leopard, Red Wolf discussion and...
Mocha Girl
Feb 11, 20194 min read
Publisher's Discussion Q's: If Beale Street Could Talk
A few questions to keep in mind while reading the novel... 1. Baldwin chooses to tell the story in the first person through the eyes...
Mocha Girl
Jan 29, 20194 min read


Becoming
Happy Holidays from Nubian Circle Book Club NCBC ended the Literary Year with a WINNER! Becoming by Michelle Obama was our December Book...
Mocha Girl
Dec 9, 20183 min read


The Someday List
The Someday List (Jubilant Soul Series #1) by Stacey Hawkins Adams Overview Source: GoodReads Rachelle Covington has it all. A fabulous...
Debbie Mitchell
Nov 10, 20185 min read


Praise Song for the Butterflies
NCBC is a long time fan of author Bernice L. McFadden. Having read nine of her ten novels, several of her short stories, AND hosting her...
Mocha Girl
Oct 15, 20184 min read


Holler by Crystal Wilkinson
The Event A warm thanks and shout out to the ladies who joined me at The Cheesecake Factory yesterday. It was so very good to see:...
Mocha Girl
Sep 23, 20182 min read


Everybody's Son
Everybody’s Son by Thrity Umrigar Our Gathering... On a beautiful autumn afternoon in September at the Infusion Tea Room in lovely...
Mocha Girl
Sep 16, 20182 min read


Behold the Dreamers
NCBC's discussions rarely disappoint and Saturday's meeting was no exception. Lynn's selection of Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue...
Mocha Girl
Mar 29, 20182 min read


Good Negro Government
Many thanks to Adrian for jump starting NCBC’s 17th year with a lively and timely discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest offering, We...
Mocha Girl
Jan 21, 20183 min read
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