Welcome to The Cookout: Where Literature Meets Sisterhood

Welcome to The Cookout: Where Literature Meets Sisterhood

At Literally Black, we've always believed in the power of telling and sharing our stories. Our community has grown and flourished as we've shared our love for literature, celebrated Black authors, and supported each other through every chapter of our lives. Today, we're thrilled to introduce The Cookout Membership—a new way to connect, engage, and uplift one another.

Why The Cookout?

The name says it all. The Cookout is more than just a book club; it's a gathering of friends, family, and like-minded individuals who share a passion for reading and a commitment to supporting Black authors and businesses. It's a space where everyone feels welcome, where every voice is heard, and where every story matters.

What Makes The Cookout Special?

We've listened to your feedback and have designed The Cookout Membership to offer more value, more engagement, and more community than ever before. Here’s what you can expect from our different tiers:

The Rich Aunties Tier

For those who want it all:

• Exclusive Book Club Access: Bi-monthly Zoom meetings featuring guest authors who will share insights, answer your questions, and discuss their latest works.
• Automatic Curated Book Boxes: Six premium book boxes delivered to your doorstep throughout the year, each carefully curated with a book and exclusive products from Black-owned businesses. These always correlate with what the book club is reading for the month.
• Automatic Solo Books: Six solo books delivered on the off months, ensuring you always have something new to read.  These always correlate with what the book club is reading for the month.
• Special Events/Sessions: Invitations to exclusive author sessions, watch parties, and events that deepen your connection to the literary world.
• Year-long Discounts: Enjoy a 20% discount on all products in our store, making it easier than ever to expand your library and support Black authors and businesses.
• Community Engagement: Stay connected with 3 engaging emails a week, packed with reading tips, community highlights, and more.
• Community Perks: Participate in book exchanges, reading challenges, and our traveling books program.
• Member Spotlights: Be featured in our monthly newsletters, showcasing your contributions and achievements.

The Cousins Tier

Perfect for those who just want to stay connected:

• Meeting Access: Join our bi-monthly Zoom meetings to discuss our latest reads and connect with fellow members.
• Community Engagement: Receive 2 engaging emails a month, keeping you informed and inspired.

Why Join The Cookout?

By joining The Cookout, you're not just signing up for a membership; you're becoming part of a movement. You're supporting a Black-owned business, uplifting Black authors, and fostering a community of readers who believe in the power of literature to change lives.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Curated Experiences: Every book box and event is designed with care and intention, ensuring you receive high-quality, meaningful experiences.
• Exclusive Access: Gain insights directly from authors, participate in unique events, and be part of an engaged and supportive community.
• Ease and Convenience: With automatic deliveries and regular engagement, staying connected and inspired has never been easier.

Join Us at The Cookout

Are you ready to take your love for literature to the next level? Whether you're joining The Rich Aunties tier or The Cousins tier, there's a place for you at The Cookout. Visit our membership page here to learn more and sign up today. Let's celebrate our stories, our culture, and our community together.

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FAQs

Can I get a refund? We offer prorated refunds for yearly members within the first three months, with a $25 fee. Monthly members can cancel anytime but will not be refunded for the current month.

What is included in The Rich Aunties tier? The Rich Aunties tier includes bi-monthly Zoom meetings with guest authors, six curated book boxes, six solo books, exclusive invites to author sessions and watch parties, year-long discounts, and more.

How do I join The Cousins tier? The Cousins tier gives you access to bi-monthly Zoom meetings and two emails a month. Simply click the "Join The Cousins" button to sign up.

Join us and be part of a community that celebrates literature, supports Black authors, and fosters meaningful connections. Welcome to The Cookout!