Welcome to Lit City
How Join LCBC?
Unlike tradition book clubs, there is no process to join. Just RSVP for an event and show up, that’s it! There is no commitment, come enjoy the programs and events that work for you and your schedule.
(For informal meet-ups, just pull up!)
Why Join LCBC?
Lit City is more than just a book club—it’s a space for community, connection, and celebration of literature created by and for people of the African Diaspora. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, rediscovering your love for books, or just starting your literary journey, you belong here.
Every day, we Celebrate Black History by honoring the rich legacy, resilience, and contributions of people from the African diaspora. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to build community highlight stories of empowerment, creativity, and cultural heritage throughout the month and beyond.
At Lit City, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, heal, and bring people together. Here’s what you can expect:
Thoughtful Discussions: Dive deep into themes, characters, and cultural connections.
Exclusive Events: From author meet-and-greets to interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone.
Supportive Community: A welcoming space for every kind of reader.
Ready to turn the page?
Join us today, and let’s embark on this literary adventure together.
Upcoming Lit City Events!
Past Book Selections
Jan 2025
We explored Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a beautifully woven tale that spans across three hundred years and multiple generations. Following the parallel journeys of two half-sisters and their descendants—one sold into slavery and the other married to a British slaver—the novel paints a powerful portrait of the African diaspora and the lasting impacts of the transatlantic slave trade.
March 2025
Our discussion delved into the novel’s rich themes of identity, legacy, and the search for belonging, as we explored the profound ways history shapes the lives of its characters. The Lit City Book Club March Selection is the critically acclaimed novel The Nickel Boys by Colston Whitehead. The Nickel Boys is a powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel inspired by the real-life horrors of a reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. It follows the story of Elwood Curtis, an idealistic Black teenager whose life takes a devastating turn when he's unjustly sent to the Nickel Academy. As Elwood forms a bond with fellow inmate Turner, their contrasting perspectives on survival shape a gripping tale of friendship, resilience, and the haunting legacy of systemic racism.
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