Black Women of Evanston x Zora’s Place Book Club

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

Zora's Place | Evanston

Zora's Place
Publisher/HostZora's Place
Black Women of Evanston x Zora\u2019s Place Book Club
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Join Zora’s Place and Black Women of Evanston for another afternoon of thoughtful conversation and community!
About this Event

Join Zora’s Place and Black Women of Evanston for our April book club as we gather in community to discuss by Tayari Jones—an Oprah’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller that lingers long after the final page.

At the heart of Kin are Vernice and Annie, two motherless daughters raised side by side in a small Louisiana town, whose lives take dramatically different paths. Years later, their worlds collide again in the face of an unthinkable tragedy—forcing them to confront the choices, losses, and ties that have shaped who they’ve become.

With her signature depth and emotional precision, Tayari Jones explores the layered complexities of:
✨ friendship and sisterhood
✨ mothers and daughters
✨ class, identity, and belonging
✨ what it means to leave home—and what it means to return

This is a novel that asks us to consider the people who shape us, the stories we carry, and the ways our lives remain intertwined—even when we think we’ve moved on.

Come ready for a rich, thoughtful conversation in a space created for connection, reflection, and community among Black women and gender-expansive folks.

Please bring a light snack or refreshment to share.

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot.

We look forward to gathering with you. 💛

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Zora's Place, 2223 Washington St., Evanston, United States

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