At the very least, we can share information about great books.

In addition to compiling a comprehensive database of Book Clubs, who primarily read books written by, or about, people of African descent. I have begun adding the reading lists of of Book Clubs and would love to add your book club’s reading list.

I have a very simple form you can fill out. All I need is your book clubs name and the ISBN13 of the books you plan to read. Here is a link to short form to add your reading list.

I just added Go On Girl! Book Club’s reading list, for the first 6 months of 2016. Go On Girl! (pictured above) is also donating the commissions earned, from sales of books on their reading list, to charity. There are a lot of creative things we can do on this platform.

Book Club information can be aggregated to provide value to all readers. If you go to a book page, on the new version of AALBC.com, you can learn how many Book Clubs have selected the book for their reading list and which ones are reading it. Check out the page for Barbara Ransby’s book, Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson (an excellent read by the way).

We can also provide a platform for book clubs to publicize, promote, and share information.

We can exchange information on best practices for running a club, promoting events, engaging with authors and more. There is a lot of potential here.

Finally, no one is adequately reporting on, or addressing the needs of Book Clubs. Besides libraries and the few remaining book sellers, few other entity advocate for Black authors and books better than book clubs. Book Clubs help drive the demand for quality literature that tell our stories. Our culture needs your support.

Please email your thoughts and ideas to troy@aalbc.com. If it makes sense, I can setup a private forum on AALBC.com to facilitate the conversation.

Peace,
Troy