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Welcome to Mocha Girls Read book club. Mocha Girls Read is a book club for Black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like-minded women. We are here to inspire women to read, share literature, fellowship, and encourage others in the joy of reading. We meet monthly in 14 cities across the US. We are an eclectic group of women and so are our reading selections. We don’t limit our reading to release dates, gender, race, or genre.  So glad you’re here!

 

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Giveaway: FALLING INTO LEAVES Giveaway Hop 09/16-09/30/2026

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Welcome to the Falling Into Leaves Giveaway Hop hosted by Mama The Fox and Mom Does Reviews. This hop runs from 9:00 AM ET on September 16, 2026 through 11:59 PM ET on September 30, 2026. The winner will be selected on October 1, 2026.

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Mocha Girls Read is pleased to offer the following prize:

One (1) print copy of Echoes of Hollow and Ember by TC Jenson.

To enter, use the giveaway link found below. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States. Void where prohibited by law. (Please check your SPAM/Junk email folder periodically so that you can respond to “you’ve won” emails from the author/publisher/Mocha Girls Read.)

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Prize:

Echoes of Hollow and Ember by TC Jenson

Magic was once their greatest weakness. Now, it’s their only gift–and their only weapon in a war they never wanted.

THE RUNES SISTERS

For as long as they can remember, sisters Leola and Juniper Runes have lived as mundane beings in a world that favors magic-wielders while oppressing their kind. When a ruthless regime seizes control of Heri, their lives are uprooted as they discover a secret that changes everything. They become pivotal to ending a decades-long war.

Hunted by a powerful immortal and torn from the world they thought they knew, the sisters are forced to discover themselves amongst a landscape of betrayal, rebellion, and impossible choices. When one of them finds love in an unlikely ally in the midst of doom, the value of victory becomes even greater.

As war rages around them, they’ll be forced to choose: surrender to fate or forge their own destiny—no matter the price.

BENNJAMIN WYNDMERE

From his first breath, he was forged for war–honed into a dual-powered weapon, built to defeat the enemy. Finally initiated into the secret society that has controlled his entire existence, he is vastly disappointed when he meets his companions–The Prophesied Pair, two sisters who are supposed to be essential to the war. He learns that they have spent their life hiding in the shadows, adding to his disillusionment of winning the war.

Will the companionship between Benn and the sisters lead to their ruin, or will he get a firsthand look at why the Gods chose the Runes girls in the first place?


Perfect for fans of fast-paced dark fantasy, multi-POV storytelling, sibling bonds, and slow-burn romance.

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ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE:

To enter this giveaway, click here or: https://kingsumo.com/g/mpj0xvm/falling-into-leaves-giveaway-hop.

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States. NOTE: Any entry not providing all requested information will be disqualified! All entries from non-US residents will be disqualified.

Void where prohibited by law.

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Mama the Fox, Mom Does Reviews, and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

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Please visit these other Falling Into Leaves Giveaway Hop participants for more chances to win!

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Let’s Vote: October Monthly Book Selection: It Happened in Italy 🇮🇹

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It’s time to vote for our October 2026 Monthly Book Selection! 📚🇮🇹

The theme for October is It Happened in Italy, featuring stories that take us to Italy and allow us to experience the country through literature.

As we continue our 2026 Around the World reading journey, October gives us another opportunity to explore culture, identity, family, history, love, mystery, adventure, and community through stories connected to Italy. From the streets of Rome to the countryside of Tuscany and beyond, our next read could take us anywhere. 🇮🇹✨

Take a look at the list below and vote for the book you would like to read with the Mocha Girls.

Remember, you can vote for up to three (3) books.

Voting starts Monday, September 14, 2026, and ends Sunday, September 20, 2026, at midnight.

The winner will be announced on Monday, September 21, 2026.

We cannot wait to see which book the Mocha Girls choose for October!

🧭 Don’t Forget Your MGR 2026 Reader’s Passport!

As part of our 2026 Around the World theme, we created a fun Reader’s Passport to help you track your reading journey. Each month, you will “stamp” your passport with the country or culture we are exploring and jot down your thoughts about the book.

For October, we are headed to Italy! 🇮🇹

You can print your passport or fill it out digitally, whatever fits your reading style best. 💫

📘 Download your 2026 Around the World Reader’s Passport and stamps here:

Nominations Are Open: October 2026 Monthly Book Selection: It Happened in Italy 🇮🇹

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Mocha Girls, it’s that time again! We’re officially opening nominations for our October Monthly Book Selection, and this month our AROUND THE WORLD reading journey is taking us to Italy. 🇮🇹📚

This process helps ensure we read across genres, discover new authors, and center stories that keep us engaged and excited to meet each month.

📅 Important Dates to Know

  • Nominations Open: September 7 to September 13
  • Voting Period: September 14 to September 20
  • Winner Announced: September 21

🌍 October Theme: It Happened in Italy

For October, we want books in any genre that are set in Italy.

Romance, mystery, historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, thrillers, and more are all welcome. If the story is set in Italy, it fits the theme.

Need Inspiration? Here Are Six Outstanding Canadian Reads

📖 How the Nomination Process Works

  • Each member may submit ONE book nomination
  • Nominated books must fit the It Happened in Italy theme
  • The book must be available in both physical and ebook formats
  • The book must be one we have not already read. Check Our Library before nominating
  • The book must be #1 in a series

✈️ Grab Your MGR Reader’s Passport!

Keep your 2026 reading journey going with the MGR Reader’s Passport, your way to track our global reading adventure all year long.

As we travel from country to country through books, collect your stamps and celebrate just how far your bookshelf takes you this year.

Italy is our next stop! 🇮🇹✨

🇮🇹 Ready to Nominate?

Leave your book nomination in the comment section below, including the title and author.

We cannot wait to see which books you bring along for our literary trip to Italy.

Ciao, Mocha Girls! Let’s see what we’re reading next. 📚🇮🇹✈️

💛 Note: Some of the book links on our site are Amazon affiliate links. When you use them, Mocha Girls Read earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps us fund our giveaways and community programs. Thank you for reading and sharing with us! 📚✨

Giveaway: GLITZ AND GLAM Giveaway Hop 09/01-09/15/2026

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Welcome to the Glitz and Glam Giveaway Hop hosted by Mama The Fox and Mom Does Reviews. This hop runs from 9:00 AM ET on September 1, 2026 through 11:59 PM ET on September 15, 2026. The winner will be selected on September 16, 2026.

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Mocha Girls Read is pleased to offer the following prize:

Three (3) print copies of Get Your Mind Right by Kia Brown.

To enter, use the giveaway link found below. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States. Void where prohibited by law. (Please check your SPAM/Junk email folder periodically so that you can respond to “you’ve won” emails from the author/publisher/Mocha Girls Read.)

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Prize:

Get Your Mind Right by Kia Brown

In Get Your Mind Right, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own messy, real-life battles with doubt, shame, and self-sabotage, not to dwell on the struggle, but to show you how truth rewires your mind for unshakable victory. This isn’t about slapping a Bible verse over a broken mindset. It’s about tactical, daily soul-work that actually works.

Your past doesn’t get the final say. Those ‘stuck in the mud’ moments? That’s where God rolls up His sleeves and proves His grace is more than enough. Let’s cut through the enemy’s noise together. Let’s trade shame for a faith that’s been tested, refined, and forged in the fire of real life.

If you’re ready to stop surviving your thoughts and start reclaiming your God-designed identity, this is your playbook. No fluff. No fake positivity. Just raw hope, hard-won wisdom, and a roadmap to walk boldly into the future you’re meant for.

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ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE:

To enter this giveaway, click here or: https://kingsumo.com/g/19wzknm/glitz-and-glam-giveaway-hop.

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States.

NOTE: Any entry that does not provide all of the requested entry information will be disqualified! All entries from non-US residents will be disqualified.

Void where prohibited by law.

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Mama the Fox, Mom Does Reviews, and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

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Please visit these other Glitz and Glam Giveaway Hop participants for more chances to win!

Click to view and add your links!

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