Re bookclub, id like to make a pitch for my local bookstore, Baldwin & Co in New Orleans. The owner, DJ Johnson has a vibrant selection of BIPOC authors and many have come to nola on their book tours and have been met with audiences in the 1000s. It’s a happening place with a huge mission that Nola loves!
I like this challenge. The first book is something I would automatically not want to read (retellings have become synonymous with remakes to me and I'm sick of the latter). This book club takes me out of my comfort zone--good for growth :)
I love the Audacious Book Club. Each month is almost always a book I didn't know about before and thus wouldn't have read on my own. I also appreciate these early heads up because then I can get on the hold list at my library. Thank you for running this!
I didn’t read every 2024 book club pick but I LOVED every single one that I did read. Looking forward to adding these to my list and joining the discussions.
I missed the most recent conversation, August 28, 2025. I went to your YouTube channel to watch it. Alas, the most recent upload was nine months ago!! Updating soon?🤞🏼
Just ordered the January book from my favorite of the local Detroit bookshops. Www.27thletterbooks.com Check them out if you are in the city, or want to order online through an indie bookstore
I love The Audacity! The combination of great books, great discussions, and great prompts is unbeatable. I am SO excited about the 2025 book selection!
Roxane - I hold such respect for you! Being new to Substack, I’m really happy to find you here and to follow along with your reads of the month. I will be starting the January pick tomorrow!
I just found out about a new, dynamic, woman-owned bookstore in Winchester, MA: Book Ends. Sounds fabulous. Discovered while on Bookshop.org...a great way to order online, avoid Amazon, and support local bookstores. Looking forward to participating in your book club next year!
Re bookclub, id like to make a pitch for my local bookstore, Baldwin & Co in New Orleans. The owner, DJ Johnson has a vibrant selection of BIPOC authors and many have come to nola on their book tours and have been met with audiences in the 1000s. It’s a happening place with a huge mission that Nola loves!
Fellow New Orleanian here and I second this! Another great New Orleans black owned indie shop is Tubby & Coos!
https://www.baldwinandcobooks.com/
https://tubbyandcoos.com/
I love the book club and honestly it's super generous that you offer it.
I like this challenge. The first book is something I would automatically not want to read (retellings have become synonymous with remakes to me and I'm sick of the latter). This book club takes me out of my comfort zone--good for growth :)
I love the Audacious Book Club. Each month is almost always a book I didn't know about before and thus wouldn't have read on my own. I also appreciate these early heads up because then I can get on the hold list at my library. Thank you for running this!
I didn’t read every 2024 book club pick but I LOVED every single one that I did read. Looking forward to adding these to my list and joining the discussions.
Same!
I missed the most recent conversation, August 28, 2025. I went to your YouTube channel to watch it. Alas, the most recent upload was nine months ago!! Updating soon?🤞🏼
I had the same question! Would love to see some of the recent convos uploaded, especially Parvati's convo!
Oooh! Can we add WHEN SLEEPING WOMEN WAKE by Emma Pei Yin to the list? Xx
Just ordered the January book from my favorite of the local Detroit bookshops. Www.27thletterbooks.com Check them out if you are in the city, or want to order online through an indie bookstore
Follow-up (new to this stack), can people nominate books for next year or August?
I love The Audacity! The combination of great books, great discussions, and great prompts is unbeatable. I am SO excited about the 2025 book selection!
Hello! I’m interested in joining the book club this year. Is there a list of the 2026 reads?
Any queer fiction selections coming up this year?
Roxane - I hold such respect for you! Being new to Substack, I’m really happy to find you here and to follow along with your reads of the month. I will be starting the January pick tomorrow!
Is there a chat for general discussion?
There's usually a few emails sent out with discussion prompts during the month.
You are awesome! This is so dope!
I just found out about a new, dynamic, woman-owned bookstore in Winchester, MA: Book Ends. Sounds fabulous. Discovered while on Bookshop.org...a great way to order online, avoid Amazon, and support local bookstores. Looking forward to participating in your book club next year!