On this episode, we discuss the sixth prompt in the Books and Bites 2022 Reading Challenge, books that include Black joy. These books celebrate the richness and fullness of Black lives.

Book Notes

• Michael recommends Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby.
• Shantel recommends Seven Days in June by Tia Williams.
• Carrie recommends Mr. Lovermanby Bernardine Evaristo.

Bite Notes

• Pair Blacktop Wasteland with the Richmond, VA, staple, the Sailor Sandwich. 
• Enjoy Seven Days in June with the best snickerdoodle cookie recipe.
• Find recipes from Antigua and Barbuda in the library database AtoZ World Food. Dacuna, a sweet potato dumpling, and Seafood Salad sound particularly delicious, though you could also pair Mr. Loverman with a taste of rum.