Welcome to Cozy in the Stacks

I was at the library, minding my own business (for once), and there it was: an Arabesque Love series book staring back at me. On the cover? A sexy, open-shirt Black man holding a gorgeous Black woman like she was the only person in the world. I didn’t even read the back—I just marched straight up to the desk and checked out Incognito by Francis Ray.

And boom. Life. Changed.

That was the start of my unconditional, can’t-live-without-it love for Black romance. Over time, I explored different tropes, themes, and even other genres here and there—but Black romance? That’s my one true love, forever and always.

Here’s the thing, though: while I loved the books, I could never stick with a book club. Either the deadlines stressed me out, or I just couldn’t find one that felt like home. Sometimes I blaze through a book in a day, other times life (hello, work and family chaos) slows me down, and I take weeks to finish. And honestly? I started to really love my solo reading time.

But you know what I always missed? The simple joy of hearing what someone else thought about the same book. Not a scheduled Zoom call, not an in-person meetup where I’m fighting my introvert energy, but just… a cozy little space where thoughts are waiting for me whenever I’m ready.

And that, my friend, is how Cozy in the Stacks was born.

This is our corner. A no-pressure, introvert-friendly Black romance book nook. Here you’ll find:

• Book suggestions I adore

• Authors I can’t get enough of

• Tropes, themes, and seasonal picks to fit whatever vibe you’re in

• Cozy discussions you can jump into anytime (no deadlines, no stress)

So grab your blanket, light that candle, and settle in. Cozy in the Stacks is here to be the book club you always wished existed—the one that waits for you, not the other way around.