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Brimming with Celtic mythology, action, and danger, Erika Lewis’s debut middle grade fantasy introduces readers to a new kind of magical school and a warrior who must choose with which side of an epic battle her destiny will lie. The Otherworld is at war. The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy—a foster child raised in the human world—is dying to attend. A place at AUA means learning to fight with a sword, harnessing her hidden powers and—most importantly—finding out who her parents are, and why they abandoned her eight years ago.

Welcome to In The Club, a newsletter of resources to keep your book group well-met, well-read, well-fed, and—as far as today’s newsletter is concerned— well-gifted.

Have you noticed how stores are pushing Black Friday deals sooner this year? Well, it’s because of yet another consequence of the pandemic, as inventories and workers have become more scare compared to years prior. It really is the time to buy your gifts, and of course, I gotcha covered! The items I mention below will be perfect gifts for any book-lover (*cough* yourself included), as well as for any secret Santa/gift exchange you and your book club do.

This book club candle will light your meetings with scents of mimosas, mojitos, and friendship ✨. $11

set of four bookmarks with drawings of Black women on each one

Mark your place with this set of bookmarks from a Black-owned Etsy store. $10

Black tote with Black authors written all over it in white

Carry your bookclub books (and a bottle of wine or two) in this fab tote. $30

Help your fellow book clubbers stay safe with these super cute book-themed masks. Starting at $9.

a white mug with a picture of a book that has flowers sprouting from it. Underneath the book is the name Rory.

These customizable mugs are perfect for keeping you and your book club caffeinated. You can also pick the color! Starting at $17.

a black hoodie with the words "book club" in white

Rep your book club crew in this chilly weather with this minimalist sweater. $23

a tree ornament made to look like a vintage library check out card with different due dates

Get a little nostalgic with this customizable ornament that references back to how libraries used to do it. It starts at $17.

a woman lying on a couch with pink socks that say "so little time" on one foot, and " "so many books" on the other

I know I’m not the only one that likes to receive soft socks as gifts. This is another option that is customizable. $12

a selection of tea labeled "Jane Austen Literary inspired Tea Selections" in the forefront, with a tea cup and saucer sitting on top of two books in the background

For when your book club companions ask you to spill the tea 🍵. $18

bookish stickers featuring Black women reading in various scenarios, as well as book-themed items

These stickers are too cute, and will make an excellent stocking stuffer. $5

a desk with journals, a coffee mug, pens, and other items with soft, pastel colors

This gorgeous book journal is perfect for keeping track of future book club talking points. $28

Don’t forget you can get three free audiobooks at Audiobooks.com with a free trial!

Take a gander at our Holiday Gift Guide for even more bookish gifting ‘tingz!

Also, if you haven’t heard already, we’re hiring an Advertising Sales Manager! Do you like books and comics? Does helping advertisers reach an enthusiastic community of book and comics lovers intrigue you? This might be your job. Apply by December 5, 2021.

I hope this newsletter found you well, and as always, thanks for hanging out! If you have any comments or just want to connect, send an email to erica@riotnewmedia.com or holla at me on Twitter @erica_eze_ . You can also catch me talking more mess in the new In Reading Color newsletter as well as chattin’ with my cohost Tirzah Price on the Hey YA podcast.

Until next time,

-E