James x Percival Everett, a bold re-centering of a familiar story that asks an essential question: What changes when the story is told by the one who lived it? Everett reminds us that reclaiming narrative is not just about the past, it’s about dignity, agency, and truth in the present.
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Our first Lit Collective book club meeting of 2026 was everything we hoped for and more. 📚💛
Black Cake x Charmaine Wilkerson sparked such rich conversation!

Thank you to everyone who joined and shared so openly.

Until then—see you on the next page. ✨

Votes are in and this is TLC first book of 2026! Want to be connected to other avid readers? DM for meeting details! Set in present-day California, Black Cake follows siblings Byron and Benny as they grapple with their mother Eleanor’s death and an unexpected inheritance!

Happy Birthday to all of our Lities who are celebrating their birthdays this month! 🎂 May your birthdays be sweet, and your book plots be even sweeter! 🎈
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Lit Collective Update 📚✨
As the year winds down & the various holiday observations are happening, we’re pressing pause to give everyone space to rest, celebrate, & enjoy all the joy this season brings. We’ll be back together in 2026. Wishing you ease and rest this season. 📖
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Our final 2025 Lit Collective meetup was such a joy — laughter, new faces, good conversation, and a whole lot of heart. Our BOTM was “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong was a vibe for sure! See you in the new year! ✨
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October’s Book of the Month:
“The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Darè, a powerful story.
Join us on Saturday, October 18. If you want details-shoot us a DM!

Come for the books. Stay for the conversation.

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Abi Daré’s The Girl with the Louding Voice, is a powerful story centering women’s bodies, girls’ autonomy, and the longing for freedom. Adunni’s fight for education and freedom is both heartbreaking and inspiring.
Full link here: www.instagram.com/p/DNwj6QW0tr...

Love books? Love community? Come be part of the Lit Collective Virtual Book Club! We meet monthly online to dive chapter by chapter into amazing reads—sharing insights, laughter, and connection along the way.

Come for the books.Stay for the connection.

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Welcome to The Lit Collective—a relaxed and inclusive virtual book club for readers who love diving into a wide range of stories. Each month, we’ll pick one book to read and gather online to share our thoughts, favorite moments, and big ideas.