I love hearing you talk about books. I actually listen to you in the background while I wash the dishes. 😅 I am obsessed with Bernice McFadden. I discovered Sugar in 2019 and went down a rabbit hole with her work. She is the reason I got back into reading consistently. I would've been thinking about that missed interaction for years too. I'm looking forward to picking up her new book. 👄
😂😂😂 the way this made me cackle. I always aspired to have people eat and watch me but I’ll definitely take “doing the dishes”! And omg I have the same story with Bernice McFadden’s work. Except I discovered her around 2008 and just tore through her catalog. I want to do a re-read of everything since it’s been so long. Girl I was SICK!! *got your entry*
I’m looking forward to the Josephine Baker book, The Life of Herod, The Unexpected Diva, Black in Blues & Dream Count!!! P.S. The Josephine Baker Story Movie was really good!!! I can only imagine the book would be better. Thanks for this list! Happy Reading ❤
😂😂😂😂 you already know! I usually just research these things for myself because I find it fun but I want to change that. Yall need to know what’s coming too!
I added all of these books to my TBR! I’m super excited to read Death of the Author. That one sounds super interesting! I’m also excited about King Herod 🎉
💋 looking forward to these first quarter recommendations! Don’t forget about The Love Lyric By Kristina Forest that comes out 2/4. She’s also the author of The Neighbor Favor and The Partner Plot.
💋💋💋💋 I just bought Unexpected Diva because I love a historical fiction set during the antebellum period. That has me written all over it I’m also an obsessive opera fan and I’ve never heard of this singer. I will comment when I finish because I already know I won’t put it down.
Everyday I check my library for new releases and new books on the purchase for the next three months….for instance since it’s January they have on pre-ordered books for February-April. 99.99999% of the time I’m #1. I’m like you about how a book was handled from person to person 😏
See you be ON IT! I love browsing the “new section”. When I get library books I be in the library shaking them out just in case 😩 then before I put them away I wipe them down with a lil antibacterial wipe. It makes me feel better lol.
Just discovered your channel and I’m obsessed. I absolutely love how passionate you are about black authors and your honest take on the books you’ve read.
I can remember being shy like that at one point time. But yes today and for years now I’m pretty bold.💋I’m really looking forward to the Tulsa sisters and the Ben Okri
I think the older we get the more we realize closed mouths don’t get fed! Omgggg yes those 2 are very high on my list. That Ben Okri cover…I need that book in my possession neowwww.
She truly is! I stumbled upon Sugar when I was 20 and it reignited my love for reading. Have you read any of her others? I loved The Book of Harlan (I finally read it this year) and I remember I enjoyed Loving Donovan which I’m due for a re-read on.
Historical fiction is coming in HOT this 2025…adding them to my Goodreads so I won’t forget to request from the library when available. NYPL need to catch up! I’m about to send them your video 😂.
😂 He told you not to cry and you did it anywayyy. I only reached page 3 and already had tears welling up. I shut that book so fast because I wasn’t in the mood for all that crying just yet lol.
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@@ChocolateCoveredPages mmm Ok because i went to 195 on broadway and you look just like this girl i was really cool with lol & they forever doing that !
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I love hearing you talk about books. I actually listen to you in the background while I wash the dishes. 😅 I am obsessed with Bernice McFadden. I discovered Sugar in 2019 and went down a rabbit hole with her work. She is the reason I got back into reading consistently. I would've been thinking about that missed interaction for years too. I'm looking forward to picking up her new book. 👄
😂😂😂 the way this made me cackle. I always aspired to have people eat and watch me but I’ll definitely take “doing the dishes”! And omg I have the same story with Bernice McFadden’s work. Except I discovered her around 2008 and just tore through her catalog. I want to do a re-read of everything since it’s been so long. Girl I was SICK!! *got your entry*
Sugar and This Bitter Earth are on my TBR for 2025
Those are 2 of my favorite. I hope you enjoy them!
@@Iivfitz Same! For me it started with Praise Song for the Butterflies back in 2019
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I’m looking forward to the Josephine Baker book, The Life of Herod, The Unexpected Diva, Black in Blues & Dream Count!!!
P.S. The Josephine Baker Story Movie was really good!!! I can only imagine the book would be better.
Thanks for this list! Happy Reading ❤
Sooo many! I actually have not seen that Josephine baker movie so I’m going into the book with minimal information 🙃
💋Your ear be to these bookish streets! You’ve had me add at least another 6-7 to my TBR that I wasn’t aware of. Thanks so much! 😊
😂😂😂😂 you already know! I usually just research these things for myself because I find it fun but I want to change that. Yall need to know what’s coming too!
i love your accent sis....
Thank you. Courtesy of growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn 😩😂
When you talked about the library holds, I felt so seen! Thank you 🙏🏾.
😂 yesss some might call us library snobs but so what!
I added all of these books to my TBR! I’m super excited to read Death of the Author. That one sounds super interesting! I’m also excited about King Herod 🎉
🙌🏾🙌🏾 yes! It really appears that we’re going to have a great reading year 💜☺️
💋I read Sugar and This Bitter Earth last year so I'm looking forward to reading this one.
She’s amazing right?! Got your entry
So excited for Isaac’s Song. I’m reading both and this one and Don’t Cry for me soon.
Same! They just FEEL like they’ll be emotional 5 star reads
Loved this video. Trust and believe I had my post it notes and making a list like I’m going to the grocery store 😂
😂😂😂 you not playing! I also (I forgot to mention) have all the titles I mentioned with the dates and the links in the description box.
3 snaps for auntie Bernice and Zora! I’ve been working through their whole catalog ❤
I love that! I’m definitely due for a re-read myself because it’s been so long.
💋love all the upcoming Historical fiction recs!! And Ms.McFadden!!!!🙌🏾
We really are in for a treat this year ☺️
💋 looking forward to these first quarter recommendations!
Don’t forget about The Love Lyric By Kristina Forest that comes out 2/4. She’s also the author of The Neighbor Favor and The Partner Plot.
They are really starting out the year with a bang. My 2nd quarter list is heavy also!
💋💋💋💋 I just bought Unexpected Diva because I love a historical fiction set during the antebellum period. That has me written all over it I’m also an obsessive opera fan and I’ve never heard of this singer. I will comment when I finish because I already know I won’t put it down.
Oh that’s exciting! There’s nothing better than finding realistic fiction under a topic that’s dear to you 🙌🏾 Definitely let me know your thoughts ☺️
Everyday I check my library for new releases and new books on the purchase for the next three months….for instance since it’s January they have on pre-ordered books for February-April. 99.99999% of the time I’m #1. I’m like you about how a book was handled from person to person 😏
See you be ON IT! I love browsing the “new section”. When I get library books I be in the library shaking them out just in case 😩 then before I put them away I wipe them down with a lil antibacterial wipe. It makes me feel better lol.
💋💋Thank you for the great suggestions!! I love the idea of organizing the recommendations into quarters. I submitted 3 library holds.
I’m so glad you’re down with the quarters idea! Here’s to being number 1 on the list 🥂 🙌🏾
💋 I get excited every time I run across a person who’s name is close to mine as well. That’s one of the reasons I followed you lol!
Ha! I love that. Kiauna girl I can’t tell you how many times people call me that instead of
Key”o”na so I feel like an honorary Kiauna myself 🤣
Thank you for the heads up on these books! Also your twists are super cute. 🫶🏿
Yes of course. And thank you!!☺️
Just discovered your channel and I’m obsessed. I absolutely love how passionate you are about black authors and your honest take on the books you’ve read.
Vanessa I’m so happy you’re here and that you get me ☺️ Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏾
💋💋 adding these asap !!
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💋 I put so many of these books on hold. Thank you!
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 cheers to hopefully being number 1!
❤I'm so excited to read most of these!!!!
Sameee. It’s like they took a bunch of my favorite buzz words and made books around them 😂
💋.....im looking forward to so many of these!
Sameeee. I’m going to try to get to as many as I can. And this is only the first quarter!
I can remember being shy like that at one point time. But yes today and for years now I’m pretty bold.💋I’m really looking forward to the Tulsa sisters and the Ben Okri
I think the older we get the more we realize closed mouths don’t get fed! Omgggg yes those 2 are very high on my list. That Ben Okri cover…I need that book in my possession neowwww.
💋 Bernice McFadden is such an amazing author. I read Sugar last year and fell in love with it
She truly is! I stumbled upon Sugar when I was 20 and it reignited my love for reading. Have you read any of her others? I loved The Book of Harlan (I finally read it this year) and I remember I enjoyed Loving Donovan which I’m due for a re-read on.
💋💋💋💋💋💋 Love your channel, always a laugh
Thank you babes 🙏🏾 Imagine the stuff I edit out 🤭 sometimes my mouth gets me in trouble lol
👄 Thanks for the opportunity!!🥰
Of course. I appreciate you watching ☺️
Love this so much. Much needed thank you. 🙏🏿
It's my pleasure 🤗
Historical fiction is coming in HOT this 2025…adding them to my Goodreads so I won’t forget to request from the library when available. NYPL need to catch up! I’m about to send them your video 😂.
Hist Fic definitely is! I’m actually excited. Do you ever add the books early on Libby too using their “notify” feature? I love doing that!
@@ChocolateCoveredPages YES, Libby is that GURL! I was able to hit “notify me” on Harlem Rhapsody, A House for Miss Pauline and The Sable Cloak.
Ooh, i can’t wait to hear your reviews on a few! 💋
You already know I’m going to speak on it 😂 I do have some high hopes for these so 🤞🏾
I'm so excited for Isaac's Song. Don't Cry for Me is excellent, although it did in fact make me cry about 5 times, whoops.
😂 He told you not to cry and you did it anywayyy. I only reached page 3 and already had tears welling up. I shut that book so fast because I wasn’t in the mood for all that crying just yet lol.
I really enjoyed this vid. I thought I was subscribed before. 💋
Thank you for watching! Well I hope you’re subscribed now 🤞🏾
I'm definitely subscribed! Looking forward to more of your videos
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Such an exciting list indeed! I have taken notes. many of the books mentioned are also on my radar. I foresee some 5 star rated books among these!👄
Same here, I’m hoping for a few 5 star reads too!
💋so excited for these books
Same. Especially all of this historical fiction I’ll be swimming in ☺️
Hi my dear you have won my giveaway! I just sent you a dm on Instagram. Please respond within 48 hours 😊
@@ChocolateCoveredPages Yay!! I will check now.
💋 You've added some more books for me to check out at my local library
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 happy to hear!
I come to your recommendation videos with my pen and paper ready! 😂💋
😂😂 this time I did put all the books neatly in the description box for yall with the links
@ you’re the bomb!! Thanks!
💋 i have to check out some of these books!!
I hope you do! *got your entry*
do you have a bookshelf tour?? i love your shelves
Thank you! I’m working on this for you guys 🙏🏾 i have like 3 more to get put up
💋 thank you!!
It’s my pleasure ☺️
💋Your recommendations have really fueled my reading and introduced me to authors I did not know. Much thanks to you.
☺️ Aw that makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for sharing that with me 🙏🏾
👄Thank you. I always look forward to your reviews and recommendations.
🙏🏾 thanks so much for watching. Got your entry!
Wow love your book recs & your hair 🌷 New Subbie 🫶🏿
So happy to have you! And thank you babes 🥰
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💋this is exciting
Definitely. Good luck!
💋 Thanks for the giveaway 😊
Of course. I’d like to do more of these sneaky things 🤭
💋 You sound so much like my big sister who lives in Maryland. 💋
lol really?? I always thought I sounded pretty NY but Maryland’s not too far. That’s our cousin.
Okay Ms ladyjustice you’ve won the giveaway! Please shoot me a dm within 48 hrs on Instagram so I can collect your information. Thank you so much for supporting the channel ☺️
I didn’t hear back from you so I’ll have to pick another winner my dear
Anytime a pair of bamboos is on the cover, RUN ME THE BOOK. 😂💋
OKAY! Anddd a boombox??! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
If you see Imani Perry again, how will you handle it? 😊
I could definitely see her again at some point so I’m prepared this time! 😂 I’d invite her to come on The Chocolate Tea Party of course
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You look so familiar but i could be way off .... What middle school did you go to ?!
You think so? I went to 143. At least that was the name when I was there. They keep changing names of these schools.
@@ChocolateCoveredPages mmm Ok because i went to 195 on broadway and you look just like this girl i was really cool with lol & they forever doing that !
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