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Reading eclectically through the exploration of Black lit.
Founded in 2021. Hosted by: @introtoeclecticism

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In the final stretch of our book club selections for 2026 — here’s what the eclectics will be reading for October, November, and December 💚 Swipe through for more details on how to join us either virtually or in-person if you’re in Louisville, KY.

OCTOBER — ‘The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman’ by Deesha Philyaw
Lucky me, I was an early reader of this one over the summer and I instantly wanted to talk about it with the book club - so now I’m making my dreams come true! This debut is equal parts hilarious and constructive in the way we view megachurches, sexual wellness, and one woman’s desire to create space for herself in a patriarchal world.

NOVEMBER — ‘The Book of Chuck’ by LaToya Watkins
As a reader who has enjoyed Watkins previous work, I’m excited to read her newest multigenerational novel with everyone. The way Watkins handles delicate familial wounds and topics is something I’m quite fond of, so I’m eager to see how she incorporates the “burden” of clairvoyant powers that is passed down in this Texas family.

DECEMBER — ‘Ghalen: A Romance in Black’ by Walter Mosley
When we think of love, it is easy to jump to the thought of romantic pursuits, but I’ve noticed a shift in society that is beginning to revere love in all its forms. Ghalen seems to explore all that love is, so I’m super excited to read what Mosley has written of love, even down to its most painful aspects, with a Black man at its center.

Get your book club picks wherever books are sold, but if you would like to support my local indie bookstore @foxingbookstore and receive 20% off your books, use the code ECLTX online or simply mention you’re reading with the book club when shopping in store. (I do not make any profit from your purchases through Foxing Books, all profits support the store.)

If you have any other questions about book club, drop them below or DM me at any time! 💚 #introtoeclecticism #blackbookstagram #books #bookclub taken in Louisville, Kentucky by @eclectixthebookclub

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welcome to eclectix the book club💚

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october book club information ✨ we’re reading THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF FIRST LADY FREEMAN by the incredibly talented @deeshaphilyaw 💚

This resounding debut novel introduces readers to one charming, hilarious, and Proverbs 31 woman by the name of Scharisse Freeman, who seems to be in a 1 vs EVERYBODY in the megachurch community. Determined, relentless, and fueled by a desire to fit in, Lady Freeman’s story shows us how confronting & choosing the truth will always be the key to true belonging.

🌴 IN-PERSON: Lunch & Discussion at @southseastiki
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st from 2-4PM/EST
- Tickets are $15
- Reserve your spot on Eventbrite, you can access it in my bio.

💻 VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
Monday, November 2nd at 6:30PM on Zoom
The link is available in our Discord group & in my bio.

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book club this month was very much one of those “you just had to be there” experiences 🥹🫶🏾 it was so nice to unwind and reconnect with yall after this month’s read of NEVER TELL A BLACK GIRL HOW TO BLACK GIRL by Amena Brown.

📍@_thenorthstaryoga in Louisville, KY - thank you all again for the space and session, we will have to do it again!

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Join @eclectixthebookclub this month for a beginner friendly yoga flow led by the incredible yogis of @_thenorthstaryoga 🧘🏾‍♀️✨

In honor of our September selection, Never Tell A Black Girl How to Black Girl, we will be honoring our inner voices & stories through a guided flow before we get into our discussion of Amena Brown (@amenabee)’s essay collection.

Limited tickets are now available on Eventbrite. Yoga mats will be available for use, but you are welcome to bring your own. Food and drinks will also be provided.

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september book club information ✨ we’re reading NEVER TELL A BLACK GIRL HOW TO BLACK GIRL by Amena Brown.

This collection invites us into Brown’s personal accounts of girlhood and womanhood: recounting various moments in time, processing universal concepts, and how growing up in the South has contributed to the woman she is today. Being Black is not a monolith, nor is being a woman, so I hope with each essay we listen to her experiences with compassion and find ourselves reminded of stories of our own.

🧘🏽‍♀️ IN-PERSON: Yoga & Discussion with @_thenorthstaryoga
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th from 2-4PM/EST
So excited for our annual “field trip”. We’re heading over to Under the North Star Yoga for a guided beginner friendly yoga class, and will follow up with a discussion of this month’s pick afterwards.
- Tickets are $20 this month to cover the cost of the class, plus food and drinks will be provided.
- Reserve your spot on Eventbrite, you can access it in my bio.

💻 VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
Monday, September 28th at 6:30PM on Zoom
The link is available in our Discord group & in my bio.

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read with @eclectixthebookclub this August: Cleopatra by @saaraelarifi ✨ a historic mythological epic retelling Cleopatra’s life story from her persecution.

🖥️ Virtual Book Club Discussion
Monday, 8/31 from 6:30-7:30/EST
Zoom link is available in the Discord server

💚 In-Person Discussion
Sunday, 8/30 from 2-4PM/EST
The Grales (@the_grales) in Louisville, KY
RSVP Is mandatory, so secure your spot by getting your ticket on Eventbrite.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or ask the group over in our Discord server. #introtoeclecticism #blackbookstagram #bookreels by @eclectixthebookclub

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a novel that surprisingly healed me through tiny doses of dialogue, self-examination, and a reverence of the act & will to love.

Flooding the River by Kehinde Winful, the July @eclectixthebookclub pick, was a short but mighty depiction of one woman’s relationship with love, grief, and cultural nuance. The heart can break in a multitude of ways, only then to reconfigure itself into a stronger, wiser version after each encounter with sorrow. Winful’s storytelling shows us how much one can grow even when it hurts, and that there is always more love waiting to be experienced on the other side of loss.

Have I convinced you enough to add this one to your TBR yet? 🥹 it’s also available on kindle unlimited for the eclectics who want to start it immediately.

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read with @eclectixthebookclub this July: FLOODING THE RIVER by Kehinde Winful 🌊🤎 in Winful’s indie debut she introduces us to a character by the name of Lolah, a woman whose story began with an unconventional birth and many familial secrets. Lolah is now on a path from America to Nigeria to discover parts of herself, where she navigates heartbreak, family drama, and redemption as she finds her place in the world.

🖥️ Virtual Book Club Discussion
Monday, 7/27 from 6:30-7:30/EST
Zoom link is available in the Discord server

💚 In-Person Discussion
Sunday, 8/2 from 2-5PM/EST
Parlour Pizza — Jeffersonville, IN followed by a walk across the river on the Big 4 Walking Bridge
RSVP Is mandatory, so secure your spot by getting your ticket on Eventbrite.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or ask the group over in our Discord server. #introtoeclecticism #blackbookstagram #bookreels taken in Louisville, Kentucky by @eclectixthebookclub

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The next three Eclectix the Book Club picks are in 💚🤗✨ if you haven’t joined the club before, swipe through to get allll the info you need.

Discover new books by Black authors with other eclectics all year long, either virtually or in-person if you’re in Louisville, KY. Here are our next three picks in 2026:

JULY — ‘Flooding the River’ by Kehinde Winful
I love how new adult fiction reiterates the notion that we, as evolving humans, are always “coming-of-age” well beyond the young adult genre. With this short debut my hopes are high as it also blends in the cultural examination across the diaspora & the layers of our main character’s interpersonal relationships and life.

AUGUST — ‘Cleopatra’ by Saara El-Arifi
First and foremost, I love reading about women reclaiming their own stories! The book club has not read a retelling together before so this is exciting to see how we will meet Cleopatra in her multi-faceted lore from a first person narrative.

SEPTEMBER — ‘NEVER TELL A BLACK GIRL HOW TO BLACK GIRL’ by Amena Brown
As a Black girl who has grown into a Black woman, I’m eager to read this collection. I’ve stumbled upon a few amazing reviews for this one - so i think the book club will be able to relate to many of these essays, while also remembering the own unique experiences as Black woman.

Get your book club picks wherever books are sold, but if you would like to support my local indie bookstore @foxingbookstore and receive 20% off your books, use the code ECLTX online or simply mention you’re reading with the book club when shopping in store. (I do not make any profit from your purchases through Foxing Books, all profits go directly to the store.)

If you have any other questions about book club, drop them below or DM me at any time! 💚 #introtoeclecticism #blackbookstagram #books #bookclub taken in Louisville, Kentucky by @eclectixthebookclub

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read with @eclectixthebookclub this June: HONEY by Imani Thompson 🍯🤎 the anticipation of this debut feminist thriller has had our entire book club buzzing! The moment I read that our main character would be seeking out justice against sexist man from an academic lens, while exploring themes of race, gender, and class - it had to be a book club pick!

🖥️ Virtual Book Club Discussion
Monday, 6/29 from 6:30-7:30/EST
Zoom link is available in the Discord server

💚 In-Person Discussion
Sunday, 6/28 with additional details TBA
RSVP Is mandatory.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or ask the group over in our Discord server. #introtoeclecticism #blackbookstagram #bookreels taken in Louisville, Kentucky by @eclectixthebookclub

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the laughs, the connection, the recount of feels while reading… love a good book club discussion with a group of eclectics 💚💐

If you missed the in person, join us tonight (6/1 at 6:30pm/est) for a chat with the author during the virtual discussion on Zoom! taken in Louisville, Kentucky by @eclectixthebookclub

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