Welcome to Cozy in the Stacks

Where Black Romance Meets Cozy Vibes

Pull up a blanket, pour yourself something warm, and stay awhile. You’ve just stumbled into the internet’s softest little book corner.

Let's Talk Books

"Here at Cozy in the Stacks, we’re all about celebrating the joy of Black romance at your pace. No awkward Zoom calls, no racing to meet deadlines, no stressing over “keeping up.” Just stories, swoons, and space to fall in love with reading all over again."

Dana Anntynette - Creator

What's Inside...

A Throwback Cozy Pick of the Month, you’ll actually be excited to read with nostalgia (and discuss when you’re ready).
Author Spotlights that give flowers to the brilliant minds behind our favorite love stories.
A monthly Cozy Illuminator, highlighting the bookish creators lighting up our feeds.
Seasonal Reads, Tropes & Themes to match your mood and reading season.
Tips & habits to make your reading life cozier (because let’s be honest, vibes matter).
Journaling prompts to help you reflect on your reads — and yourself.
Blog discussions built around YOU:
- Before The Cozy Read → Spoiler-free guides to help you decide if a book is your next binge.
- After The Cozy Read → A cozy corner to spill your feelings, share thoughts, and connect once you’ve finished.

Book Club Hub

Choose Your Cozy

"Whether you’re a lifelong romance lover or just peeking into the genre, this space was made for you — the reader who wants the connection of a book club without the pressure.

So, take a deep breath, get comfy, and let’s get lost in the stacks together."

Dana Anntynette - Creator

Throwback

Take A Look

Cozy Pick

What happens when the perfect plan for success collides with an unexpected chance at love?

In Want, Need, Love, Niobia Bryant gives us a story full of ambition, vulnerability, and the complicated choices that come with wanting it all. When Raven, a fiercely independent woman with a carefully curated life, finds herself pulled between what she’s always wanted and what her heart truly needs, the lines between love, loyalty, and self-discovery start to blur.

With Bryant’s signature wit, warmth, and emotional depth, this book reminds us that love doesn’t always follow the checklist, sometimes it rewrites it.

Cozy Reading

Blog

Author Spotlight

Meet the brilliant mind behind your next favorite Black romance! Each month, we shine a cozy little spotlight on an author who makes us fall in love with love all over again. Grab your blanket and click below to discover this month’s featured storyteller — because behind every swoon-worthy book is a voice you’ll want to know.

Take A Look

Monica Cox

Choose Your Cozy

Think of this as your little menu of comfort reads—organized by trope, season, and theme—so you can always find the Black romance story that feels like home, no matter your mood.

Seasonal

Seasonal reads in Black romance are such a vibe —they let readers match their books to the time of year or mood.

Examples in Black romance:

Spring Reads – Fresh Starts & Blossoming Love
Summer Reads – Fun, Flirty, and Steamy
Fall Reads – Cozy & Reflective
Winter Reads – Holidays & Heartwarming Vibes

Tropes

A trope is the specific setup, situation, or character dynamic used in the story.
It’s the fun, recognizable pattern we readers scream over.

Examples in Black romance:

Friends to Lovers
Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Forbidden Love
Grumpy x Sunshine

So, trope = the juicy storyline ingredient we can’t get enough of.

A theme is the big idea or underlying message of the story.
Think: what the book is really about on a deeper level.

Examples in Black romance:

Second Chances → Love can heal old wounds.
Self-Discovery → Learning to love yourself before loving someone else.
Family & Community → How relationships shape who we are.

So, theme = the heart of the story.

Themes

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About Me....

Hey, I’m Dana Anntynette, the introvert behind Cozy in the Stacks. I built this space for readers who love Black romance but want the joy of a book club without the deadlines. Here, you’ll find swoony reads, trope talk, cozy tips, and a community that moves at your pace. So grab your blanket and let’s get lost in the stacks together.