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
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The Cat That Played Chess by C CummingsMGR October 2023 Sponsored Monthly Selection
Sister's Uptown BookstoreAll Mocha Girls Read members receive 10% off of book purchases.
DonateHelp Mocha Girls Read stay free to all Black women
Everythings Fine by Cecilia RabessMGR July 2023 Sponsored Monthly Book Selection from Simon & Schuster
ZazzleBuy your Mocha Girls Read t-shirt today & show off that book club pride.
AmazonBuy books from indie bookshops & everything else from here- The Cat That Played Chess by C CummingsMGR October 2023 Sponsored Monthly Selection
- Sister's Uptown BookstoreAll Mocha Girls Read members receive 10% off of book purchases.
- DonateHelp Mocha Girls Read stay free to all Black women
- Everythings Fine by Cecilia RabessMGR July 2023 Sponsored Monthly Book Selection from Simon & Schuster
Upcoming events (4+)
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**Feeling overwhelmed by to-dos and a chaotic calendar? **
Say goodbye to Monday morning madness and join the Mocha Girls for a weekly refocus session every Saturday!
Here's the deal: Dedicate 1-2 hours to plan your week, tackle that to-do list, or simply catch up on self-care. ️
Fuel your focus: Grab your favorite beverage, whether it's a classic coffee ☕️, calming tea 🫖, refreshing water, or even a celebratory mimosa if you're feeling extra froggy!
The time is yours:Craft a strategic plan for the week or month ahead.
Conquer your budget and master your finances.
Unleash your inner wordsmith with journaling prompts. ✍️
Curl up with a good book and get some quality reading time in.
Connect with fellow Mocha Girls and share your goals, and tips, or just unwind.
Remember: Failing to plan IS planning to fail.
So, ditch the Sunday scaries and join us! ✨
Hosted by: Tenille Griffin
When: Every Saturday ️
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/cxv-imfk-sfm
Let's make every week a success together! - Network event26 attendees from 12 groups hosting(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. CosbyLink visible for attendees
Greetings Mocha Girls,
I hope this message finds everyone well.
Please join us on Google Meet where we will have our discussion virtually.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hxw-yptn-pei
Or dial: (US) +1 929-399-3555 PIN: 467 742 200#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hxw-yptn-pei?pin=6866545621947Warmly,
Mocha Girl SharniseOur October 2024 monthly book selection is "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. Cosby.
Remember, if you don't finish the book, you are still welcome, so come anyway!
R.S.V.P. Etiquette:
Please make sure to RSVP to an event or book club meeting ONLY if you are going. Do not RSVP if you are thinking about going or would like to go.
Thanks in advance and I can't wait to see you all!REMEMBER:
Support a new Black-owned Bookstore called RESIST BOOKSELLERS and get 15% off when you use the code MGR22. resistbooksellers.comAbout the Book:
A Black father. A white father. Two murdered sons. A quest for vengeance.
Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen years, with not so much as a speeding ticket in all that time. But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid.
The last thing he expects to hear is that his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah’s white husband, Derek. Ike had never fully accepted his son but is devastated by his loss.
Derek’s father Buddy Lee was almost as ashamed of Derek for being gay as Derek was ashamed of his father’s criminal record. Buddy Lee still has contacts in the underworld, though, and he wants to know who killed his boy.
Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with little else in common other than a criminal past and a love for their dead sons, band together in their desperate desire for revenge. In their quest to do better for their sons in death than they did in life, hardened men Ike and Buddy Lee will confront their own prejudices about their sons and each other, as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.
Provocative and fast-paced, S. A. Cosby’s Razorblade Tears is a story of bloody retribution, heartfelt change – and maybe even redemption.
About the author:
S. A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, was a New York Times Notable Book, and was named a best book of the year by NPR, The Guardian, and Library Journal, among others. When not writing, he is an avid hiker and chess player. - Network event12 attendees from 12 groups hosting(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. CosbyLink visible for attendees
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Hello Mocha Girls!
I hope this message finds everyone well.
Please join us on Google Meet where we will have our discussion virtually.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gmj-orcp-ojhOr dial: (US) +1 574-404-3505 PIN: 690 246 360#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/gmj-orcp-ojh?pin=4439263345178&hs=1Sincerely,Sincerely,
Mocha Girl ReneeOur October 2024 monthly book selection is "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. Cosby.
Remember, if you don't finish the book, you are still welcome, so come anyway!R.S.V.P. Etiquette:
Please make sure to RSVP to an event or book club meeting ONLY if you are going. Do not RSVP if you are thinking about going or would like to go.REMEMBER:
Support a new Black-owned Bookstore called RESIST BOOKSELLERS and get 15% off when you use the code MGR22. resistbooksellers.comAbout the Book:
A Black father. A white father. Two murdered sons. A quest for vengeance.
Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen years, with not so much as a speeding ticket in all that time. But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid.The last thing he expects to hear is that his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah’s white husband, Derek. Ike had never fully accepted his son but is devastated by his loss.
Derek’s father Buddy Lee was almost as ashamed of Derek for being gay as Derek was ashamed of his father’s criminal record. Buddy Lee still has contacts in the underworld, though, and he wants to know who killed his boy.
Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with little else in common other than a criminal past and a love for their dead sons, band together in their desperate desire for revenge. In their quest to do better for their sons in death than they did in life, hardened men Ike and Buddy Lee will confront their own prejudices about their sons and each other, as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.
Provocative and fast-paced, S. A. Cosby’s Razorblade Tearsis a story of bloody retribution, heartfelt change – and maybe even redemption.
About the author:
S. A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, was a New York Times Notable Book, and was named a best book of the year by NPR, The Guardian, and Library Journal, among others. When not writing, he is an avid hiker and chess player. - Network event5 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
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