February's BOTM Book Club Pick
Join Book Crumbs, The Book Club in reading Just For The Week by Natasha Bishop
Our February 2025 Book of the Month
I knew for February I wanted us to read a book by a Black author, with Black main characters centering Black love. I have really been enjoying the discussions I have seen on Threads lately by Black authors. They’ve been adding some really valuable thoughts to the discourse of reading diversely. One of my biggest take aways is a lot of Black authors are exhausted with stories featuring Black main characters being approached by readers like a chore, an obligation, or a piece of educational material.
Readers should pick up books by Black authors for enjoyment. Full Stop. Our stories are funny, spicy, whimsical, cozy, and full of joy and fun.
So for February, as we celebrate the history of Black people during the month of romantic love, I chose a book that sounds like a funny (albeit messy hehe) romcom about a woman who is the maid of honor in her ex-boyfriends wedding… to her sister. I hope you’re ready to yap and celebrate Black joy! Because I am! 🤭
IMPORTANT NOTE: There’s been some big updates to our Book Club. We will no longer be on Fable, our book club will now take place here on Substack. Please read on for more information and to view our reading schedule!
Book of the Month Details
📚 BOTM: Just For The Week by Natasha Bishop
A destination wedding in Tulum should be a breeze, but Dr. Janelle Cross―the sister of the bride and the ex-girlfriend of the groom―can’t catch a break. Between her maid of honor duties, her sister’s Bridezilla antics, and her family tiptoeing around her non-existent feelings for her ex, Janelle is desperate to let off some steam. So, when the best man, Rome, proposes they give into their undeniable chemistry, Janelle agrees, under one condition: their affair can only last a week.
What happens in Tulum doesn’t always stay in Tulum . . .
For Rome Martin, Janelle has always been off limits. She’s his best friends ex, and Rome is nothing if not loyal. But he’s never been able to get her off his mind, and now he might finally have a chance to win her over.
As the wedding brings them together, every kiss, adventure, and stolen moment feels right. Janelle and Rome agreed to live in the moment, but are they willing to risk it all for forever?
Where you can purchase the BOTM
You can also borrow the BOTM from your local library or through the Libby App with your library card if it is available.
Our Reading Schedule
Feb 1st 2025 ~ Kick Off Live Chat at 9am PST
Feb 8th 2025 ~ Chapters 1 - 5 Live Chat at 9am PST
Feb 15th 2025 ~ Chapters 6 - 10 Live Chat at 9am PST
Feb 23rd 2025 ~Chapters 11 - 14 + Epilogue Live Virtual Discussion (Zoom) at 10am PST
For more detailed information on how to use our chats and how to join my book club, please read the post below.
Trigger Warnings & Disclaimer
Book Crumbs is an adult book club for readers over the age of 18 who can read and enjoy mature content. I am also reading our BOTM for the first time with the book club unless otherwise stated. Some books may contain varying levels of spice. It is your responsibility as a reader to read the trigger warnings of each book and to avoid any themes or mature content you do not wish to read.
Just an FYI, where you have the book title written out, including the chats, you have it titled as Just for the week, but it's called Only for the week. No biggie.
Just ordered Feb BOTM from my local library.