WHO WE ARE
A monthly book club dedicated to literacy, community, and service.
Meet LaParis
LaParis Hawkins is the founder of Books & Bonnets. A monthly book club dedicated to literacy, community, and service. Her love for books stems from childhood where she was an only child with an extensive library. She cultivated her passion for words in high school as the Senior Editor for the school's newspaper and editor. After graduating from college with a B.A. in English, she moved to New York where she worked as a beauty freelance writer and editor for ESSENCE and EBONY Magazines. Eventually she would go on and review books for the American Library Association's magazine Booklist for years. After returning to her hometown St. Louis, Hawkins started Books & Bonnets as a way to connect with like minded women who appreciate literature and sisterhood.
Our Partners
Books bring us together. Our Partners share our vision of a world where the joy of reading unites us, creating a community where more people can enjoy books together.
Get ready to save and read! Our friends at Left Bank Books are giving you a 20% discount on our book of the month. Grab your copy before or during our meeting and enjoy some literary love in-store.
The Florissant Valley branch of the St. Louis County Library is our cozy home for monthly meetings. With plenty of space and good vibes, it's the perfect spot to chat about our latest read and make some book-loving pals.
FAQs
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Not at all. Even if you haven't read the book but would like to sit in on the conversation, please join us. Also, be mindful that we will discuss the book in depth.
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Bonnets are not required, but strongly suggested. We want you to come any way you feel comfortable. Bonnet or no bonnet.
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We meet once a month, most likely on the last Sunday of the month unless stated otherwise