What we’re about
We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more, and meet like-minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet on the first Saturday of every month. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. Find out more on our website www.mochagirlsread.com
If you are media, please email Mocha Girl Dindi at media@mochagirlsread.com
For Authors and Publishers, please email Mocha Girl Classy at classy@mochagirlsread.com
Aside from our monthly book club discussions, we get together for book expos, cultural events, book signings, movie outings, dinner celebrations, watch parties, and so much more.
Our club focuses on the book reader, but we do host author events.
We hail from various neighborhoods, professions, and virtually all walks of life.
If you are a woman of color in the NYC area and you love to read, then Mocha Girls Read Harlem is the place for you. Join us. We look forward to meeting up with you soon!!
Warmly,
Mocha Girl Sharnise
Harlem Chapter Organizer
Sponsors
See all*** This is not an event just a monthly Mocha Girl Read newsletter. ***
May 2024
đź“– Nominations for June monthly selection đź“–
Each month Mocha Girls Read members select one book to nominate for our monthly selection. To make the nomination process easier, we will give you a theme for the upcoming month. This way we can mix up the genre, authors, & themes. All you have to do is add your book nomination to our site from 5/6/2024 to 5/12/2024. Then from 5/13/2024 to 5/19/2024, the polls will be open for voting. The book with the most votes wins!
The winner will be announced on 5/20/2024.
Theme for JUNE
MY PRESIDENT’S READING LIST
(Anything book from Former President Barak Obama’s Reading List)
*Remember one nomination and three votes per person.*
DONATION DAY
Join us on June 15, 2024, for our yearly donation event to help sustain our book club's operations! As our club expands, so do our expenses. This year, our goal is to raise $5,000 towards our $10,000 operating costs.
How can you contribute? You can click the DONATE button on our website, request a donation match from your employer, spread the word on social media, or establish a monthly donation plan. Your backing is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2F69RZ3XLXW72&ssrt=1680793486758
MGR WELLNESS + BOOKS 3 DAY RETREAT
Introducing the Wellness + Books 3-day event at CIVANA resort, where you can relax, regroup, and indulge in a blissful getaway. Immerse yourself in the world of literature as you cozy up with captivating books poolside during Silent Reading Time. Engage in invigorating yoga sessions led by experienced instructors who will help you find your inner balance regardless of your experience. Treat your taste buds to nourishing meals that will leave you feeling refreshed from within. This is your time to unwind and embrace self-care like never before. Reserve your spot at the Wellness + Books 3-day event now!
https://mochagirlsread.squadtrip.com/trip/mgr-wellness--books-3541
đź“• What are we reading this month? đź“•
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The new novel from the bestselling, National Book Award-winning, Oprah Book Club-picked, Barack Obama favorite James McBride.
In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighbourhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows.
As these characters' stories overlap and deepen, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town's white establishment played in it, McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community-heaven and earth-that sustain us.
FOLLOW US /LIKE US/ STALK US📲❤️
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event20 attendees from 13 groups hostingReading Time - Reading Apart TogetherLink visible for attendees
Hosted By: Renee Bailey
Every Monday, all chapters come and take an hour and read together silently.
- Pick any book you want.
- Log in.
- Read for as long as you want.
It is not selfish to prioritize your happiness, so come and join us each week. Make time for yourself; you deserve it!
Join us virtually; each meeting will take place via Google Meet.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/msv-pyyp-eig - Network event8 attendees from 14 groups hostingReading Time - Reading Apart TogetherLink visible for attendees
Hosted By: Renee Bailey
Every Monday, all chapters come and take an hour and read together silently.
- Pick any book you want.
- Log in.
- Read for as long as you want.
It is not selfish to prioritize your happiness, so come and join us each week. Make time for yourself; you deserve it!
Join us virtually; each meeting will take place via Google Meet.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/msv-pyyp-eig - Network event1 attendee from 14 groups hostingMGR May NewsletterOnline / Your Home, Los Angeles, CA
*** This is not an event just a monthly Mocha Girl Read newsletter. ***
May 2024
đź“– Nominations for June monthly selection đź“–
Each month Mocha Girls Read members select one book to nominate for our monthly selection. To make the nomination process easier, we will give you a theme for the upcoming month. This way we can mix up the genre, authors, & themes. All you have to do is add your book nomination to our site from 5/6/2024 to 5/12/2024. Then from 5/13/2024 to 5/19/2024, the polls will be open for voting. The book with the most votes wins!
The winner will be announced on 5/20/2024.Theme for JUNE
MY PRESIDENT’S READING LIST
(Anything book from Former President Barak Obama’s Reading List)
*Remember one nomination and three votes per person.*DONATION DAY
Join us on June 15, 2024, for our yearly donation event to help sustain our book club's operations! As our club expands, so do our expenses. This year, our goal is to raise $5,000 towards our $10,000 operating costs.
How can you contribute? You can click the DONATE button on our website, request a donation match from your employer, spread the word on social media, or establish a monthly donation plan. Your backing is greatly appreciated! Thank you!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2F69RZ3XLXW72&ssrt=1680793486758
MGR WELLNESS + BOOKS 3 DAY RETREAT
Introducing the Wellness + Books 3-day event at CIVANA resort, where you can relax, regroup, and indulge in a blissful getaway. Immerse yourself in the world of literature as you cozy up with captivating books poolside during Silent Reading Time. Engage in invigorating yoga sessions led by experienced instructors who will help you find your inner balance regardless of your experience. Treat your taste buds to nourishing meals that will leave you feeling refreshed from within. This is your time to unwind and embrace self-care like never before. Reserve your spot at the Wellness + Books 3-day event now!https://mochagirlsread.squadtrip.com/trip/mgr-wellness--books-3541
đź“• What are we reading this month? đź“•
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The new novel from the bestselling, National Book Award-winning, Oprah Book Club-picked, Barack Obama favorite James McBride.
In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighbourhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows.
As these characters' stories overlap and deepen, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town's white establishment played in it, McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community-heaven and earth-that sustain us.FOLLOW US /LIKE US/ STALK US📲❤️
Past events (664)
See all- Network event19 attendees from 14 groups hostingPlanning with Friends: Power PlanningThis event has passed