This Graphic Novel tells the story of four Black friends in the Bronx, Kim, Tanisha, Davene, and Cookie, through five connected short stories that explore their lives, relationships, and the importance of their hair routines, particularly wash day. The book is a celebration of Black women's beauty, friendship, and resilience.
Come out to Cicada Books the last Tuesday of every month to discuss recent titles in the self-help genre This month will be a general meeting. Shelf Improvement is free... View Article
We have a new book club! And this one is for our thriller and horror lovers. Our friend Janette will be running the show and all are welcome to join her. All you have to do is read the book and show up ready to talk about it. The first book is ‘The Unworthy’ by... View Article
The proud son and grandson of farmers and coal miners, TJ West is a queer writer and culture critic. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Marshall University and a Master’s... View Article
Come out to Cicada Books the first Tuesday of every month to discuss food-related fiction. This month's book is Raw Dog by Loftus. Tasty Reads is free and open to the public. Read on!
This month we're reading Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert Evelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to another realm, she’s fished out of the waters by... View Article
Come out to Cicada Books the second Tuesday of every month to discuss banned books - what's controversial and why. This month's book is Brave New World by Huxley. Banned... View Article
Experience the joy of tiny creations at West Edge!This show features a TON of amazing artists, petite poetry readings, mini eats, and more!Save the date and stay tuned for sneak peeks of our lineup! Petite Poetry Reading from 6-7 pm.Open reception from 7-9.
Come out to Cicada Books the second Thursday of every month to discuss books and the movies and TV shows they're based on. This month's book will be The Last Thing He Told Me by Dave. Based on a Book is free and open to the public. Read on!
In So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know, Parks and Recreation star Retta takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches (well, rich enough that she can buy $15,000 designer handbags yet scared enough to know she’s always a heartbeat away from ramen with American cheese). Throwing her hard-working Liberian... View Article
