The Librarian's Husband's Book Club discussion

I hope everyone’s January is going wonderfully! It’s time to gear up for our February book selections. Here are the themes for next month:

Love, in All Its Forms
February often brings thoughts of Valentine’s Day, but love takes many shapes beyond romance. This theme dives into the diverse ways we experience love—be it the bonds of friendship, the complexities of family, the beauty of self-love, or timeless tales of romance. These stories remind us that love, in all its forms, lies at the heart of the human experience. This is our “new” category, so there are no restrictions on publication dates.

Black Voices, Black Stories
In celebration of Black History Month, this theme honors the depth and diversity of Black voices across all genres. From compelling fiction to eye-opening nonfiction, these works offer a window into the experiences, histories, and dreams of Black individuals and communities. By reading books by Black authors, we celebrate their creativity, stories, and significant contributions to literature and culture. This is our legacy category, so please limit your suggestions to books published at least a year ago.

Now it’s your turn! Let’s hear your recommendations for both themes. Simply reply here with your suggestions and be sure to note which theme they belong to. I’ll gather all the input and create polls this weekend so we can finalize our selections. Please submit your recommendations by the end of the day on Saturday, January 25th.

I can’t wait to see the amazing books we’ll discover together in February. Wishing you all a fantastic week and weekend ahead!

I am not sure if this counts for black history month or not, but Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin.

The vanishing half by Brit Bennett

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

“Love” Category: All The Ugly and Wonderful Things

Black Voices, Black Stories: Singing in the Comeback Choir by Bebe Moore Campbell

An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

Love In All Forms: Once a Month by Kelvin L. Reed

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead for Black Voices, Black Stories

Black Voices: The Street by Ann Petry

Love in all its Forms: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck

Love in all its Forms: The Things We Leave Unfinished - Rebecca Yarros
Black Voices & Stories: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois - Honoree' Fanonne Jeffers

For Black History month, I suggest Black AF History. A non white washed history of America by Michael Harriot

For love in all forms, I suggest Dead Roses: Five Dark Tales of Twisted Love by Evans Light

Black Like Me

Black like me