Book Club: Latiné and BIPOC!

Date: June 2nd, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM

Store Status: Open

Join us for the very first meeting of our Latiné & BIPOC Romance Book Club, a space dedicated to celebrating diverse love stories, vibrant voices, and community.

For our first selection, we're diving into Strikeout Millie Perez, a slow-burn sports romance featuring a broody single dad, a reluctant nanny, and a “three-strike” rule that makes keeping boundaries nearly impossible. With undeniable chemistry, found family, and rich Dominican and Puerto Rican representation, this story blends humor, tension, and heart as two guarded people risk it all for love.

Expect a lively, unfiltered discussion as we talk about favorite moments, character dynamics, cultural representation, and all the tension, longing, and payoff that make this kind of romance so addictive. A glass of wine will be included to keep the sparks flying

Spice Meter: 4/5

Ticket Options:

• General Admission + Book Purchase — $26
  Includes a paperback copy of Strikeout by Millie Perez, a glass of wine, AND a signed book plate from the author!
  **Book is available for in-store pickup at The Book Lounge with proof of email confirmation**
• General Admission + Bring Your Own Book — $10
  Includes a glass of wine AND a signed book plate from the author! Bring your own copy and join the discussion.

Whether you’re here for the tropes, the spice, or the sense of community, this meeting offers a welcoming space where stories by Latiné and BIPOC authors take center stage. Expect meaningful conversation, joyful connection, and a celebration of voices that deserve to be read, shared, and cherished.