Hey Sis Reads
No subscriptions. No pressure. Just RSVP, show up, and vibe with us!
Hey Sis Reads is a laid-back, yet powerful space for busy Sistas who crave connection, joy, and growth through books that speak to our hearts. Each season, we explore rich, relatable stories written by some of today’s most talented Black authors—stories that spark real conversation and personal reflection. We meet every 6 weeks at Grassrootz Bookstore.
What You Can Look Forward To:
• Monthly book selections featuring Black voices
• Thought-provoking discussions
• Local in-person meetups at Grassrootz Bookstore in Downtown Phoenix
• A welcoming community of Sistas who read, reflect, and rise together
Come for the books. Stay for the Sistahood!
To join, RSVP, pull up, and grow with us—one page at a time. We start each meetup with an overview of the book, so all Sistas are welcomed to join the discussion…. even if you haven’t read it yet. 📚
Our May/June Hey Sis Read Selection
Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop
Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop is a romance novel about Janelle, who is the maid of honor at her ex-boyfriend's wedding. She agrees to a week-long fling with the best man, Rome, who has always had feelings for her. The story explores their growing feelings, the complexities of family relationships, and the question of whether they are willing to risk everything for a lasting love.
Our June/July Hey Sis Read Selection
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Past Hey Sis Reads Selections
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love alone couldn’t solve or save everything. It couldn’t save their marriage.
Yasmen wasn’t prepared for how her life fell apart, but she is finally starting to find joy again. She and Josiah have found a new rhythm, co-parenting their two kids and running a thriving business together. Yet like magnets, they’re always drawn back to each other, and now they’re beginning to wonder if they’re truly ready to let go of everything they once had.
Soon, one stolen kiss leads to another…and then more. It's hot. It's illicit. It's all good—until old wounds reopen. Is it too late for them to find forever? Or could they even be better, the second time around?
Genre: Suspense Thriller
Criminal psychologist Dr. Erin Abbott wants nothing more than to live a quiet life. That means no danger, no intrigue—and absolutely no romance. But when Erin suspects a serial killer is roaming New Orleans, her investigation throws her straight into the arms of the one man who can help her.
Journalist Gabriel Moss is hot to find his next big story—and he knows Erin is onto something that will rock the city to its core. However, Erin is also a mystery he must solve. From the moment they meet, Gabriel senses that she is hiding more than her beauty behind her boxy suits and sensible shoes. When she reluctantly agrees to work with him to uncover the most shocking story they have ever come across, explosive secrets are revealed and danger and passion begin to rise.