Greetings, all you long-lost princesses and inquisitive investigators! In this episode, we'll look back at a year spent listening to Black voices in romance and beyond. We'll rave about some of our favorite indie authors, highlight more LGBTQ+ stories, and recommend an awful lot of authors and books. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at [email protected] (Shannon) or [email protected] (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, June 13 at This week's links: Deepening Our Connections: A 3-Part Series on African-American LiteratureCook the BooksThird Eye Books, Accessories, and GiftsBooks mentioned in this episode:So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. MorrowThe Sum of Us by Heather McGheeThe Boyfriend Project by Farrah RochonThe Dating Playbook by Farrah RochonOffice Hours by Katrina JacksonAlong for the Ride by Mimi GraceMake a Scene by Mimi GraceThe Write Escape by Charish Reid(Trust) Falling for You by Charish ReidHome to Milford College series by Piper HuguleyLove’s Sweet Melody by Kianna AlexanderLove’s Serenade by Sheryl ListerBinding Shadows by Jasmine SilveraBlind Date With a Book Boyfriend by Lucy EdenTruth or Dare by Danielle AllenNew Beginnings series by Nicole FallsBe Mine and All Mine by Savannah J. FriersonRapper’s Delight by Kenya Goree BellLotus Flower Bomb by Kenya Goree BellQueen Move by Kennedy RyanReel by Kennedy RyanGo Deep by Rilzy AdamsThe Twelve Dates of Christmas by Rilzy AdamsLiquor & Laundry by Tasha L. HarrisonRoll Bounce Love by Kay ShaneeRoyal Holiday by Jasmine GuilloryIncidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet JacobsCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel WilkersonBack in the Day by Katrina JacksonThe Tenant by Katrina JacksonPride and Passion by Rebel CarterD’Vaughn and Kris Plan A Wedding by Chencia C. HigginsThings Hoped For by Chencia C. HigginsDesert Rose Hook-Ups series by Meka JamesAmerican Dreamer by Adriana HerreraMangos and Mistletoe by Adriana HerreraHow To Find A Princess by Alyssa ColeMeet Cute Club by Jack HarbonFelix Ever After by Kacen CallenderLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottSweet Tea by Piper HuguleyA Treasure of Gold by Piper HuguleyReel by Kennedy RyanHana Khan Carries On by Uzma JalaluddinSatisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-WatersConfessions in B-Flat by Donna HillPride and Passion by Carla BuchananPromise Me A Dream by Wayne JordanLet It Shine by Alyssa ColeHaunted Serenade by Anna K. TaylorIsland Affair by Priscilla Oliveras