Join the Sankofa Book Club this August as we discuss "Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams.
Join the Sankofa Book Club this August as we discus "Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams. This captivating novel explores the rekindled romance between two writers over a whirlwind week. Don't miss out on this emotional and engaging read.
About "Seven Days In June":
Two writers get a second chance at love in this romantic, New York Times bestselling novel.
Eva Mercy is a single mom and bestselling erotica writer. Shane Hall is a reclusive, award-winning novelist. When the two meet at a literary event, sparks fly, raising not only their buried traumas, but the eyebrows of the Black literati. What no one knows is that when they were teenager, Eva and Shane spent one crazy week madly in love. They can pretend they've never met, but they can’t deny their chemistry—or the fact that they’ve been secretly writing to each other in their books through the years.
With its keen observations of creative life in America today, as well as the joys and complications of being a mother and a daughter, "Seven Days in June" is a hilarious star-crossed romance.
About The Author:
According to NBC News, Tia Williams “is a writer’s writer with a fashionista twist.” She began her career as a beauty editor (Elle, Glamour, Essence) and, in 2003, pioneered beauty blogging with her site, "Shake Your Beauty." She’s the author of "The Accidental Diva," the "It Chicks" series, and "The Perfect Find" – which was adapted into a Netflix film starring Gabrielle Union. Her latest novel, "Seven Days in June," was an instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, as well as Reese’s Book Club pick for June 2021. A TV series adaptation is in development with Will Packer Productions. Her upcoming novel, "A Love Song for Ricki Wilde," will be published on February 6, 2024. Tia lives with her daughter and husband in Brooklyn.
The Facilitator
The series event will be facilitated by Ms. Luwando Wright, President of the Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center and Director, Title I & Special Programs, Broward County Public Schools.
Mon, Jul 28 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Jul 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Jul 30 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Jul 31 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Aug 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Aug 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Aug 03 | Closed |