Since I finally logged back in….a quick update of my bookish life!!!!

Hello. Tina Knowles told me my hair was gorgeous tonight. I met Beyoncé’s mom and spoke to her and took a picture with her. All because I read and talk about books. WOWZERS.

Just thought I’d let yall know where you can find me with my moderator hat on during Black Romance Book Fest!!! So excited to chat with so many amazing authors! I can’t wait to see everyone!! Is it too early to start a countdown? Saturday schedule 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

This was soooooo good!!!!

My name is Jaleesa, so it should be no surprise that A Different World is my most favorite show of all time. Today you can watch all seasons (not season 1) of the show and the reason my parents did not name me Kelly on @Netflix . I picked my favorite episodes and gave you a book to match.

Does anyone have a Kindle Colorsoft? If so, do you love it?

Well I started Can’t Get Enough. Whew. Already. #blackbooksky

Don’t be jealous but I’m about to listen to Victoria Christopher Murray talk about Harlem Rhapsody which I finished this morning and LOVED.

And on Day 3 of Black History Month…..Hendrix. My spirit animal.

Get into some of these classic Black Romance authors... This list just holds a few of the many authors in the genre... Jaleesa is awesome. Follow her and join her challenge. How many of these authors have you read? Post your favorite books by them! #romancelandia #BlackBookSky

#28DayofBR #BlackBookSky #BlackReaders Created by: @jaleesareads.bsky.social

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Happy Day 1 of #28DaysofBR. What is #28DaysofBR you ask? Even though we read/celebrate Black Romance 365, this is a little challenge I created in 2022 to put the spotlight on the authors and stories we love so much. This years theme is Black Romance authors from the 90’s and 2000’s

Ahhhhhhhhh I’m back. Been trying to reset my password all week and turns out I was using the wrong email address…..whew.

Y’all see the COBAB casting announcement? 👀👀👀

www.zeerenee.com Don’t say I didn’t tell yall! #blackbooksky

Hey @skylight.social

The black women in the nation….let start with them…

Oh and I did start a Booktube…..these past two weeks been a little crazy but back to posting weekly next week!!! youtube.com/@jaleesaread...

Currently Reading

Heyyyyy, how yall doing? Not even gonna lie I’ve been over on Threads a lot but I’m working to change that. Not going back to the clock app just yet, but I’ll be here, IG/Threads and YouTube. Also, #28DaysofBlackRomance details drop Thursday. Here’s a little hint

My audio and physical reads of the week!!!

soooooo yall not messing with the knotting and werewolf having sexy time while shifted ??? ARE YALL SUREEE? 🥲 #blackbooksky

The Atlanta rainstorm stopped which means I can slide to B&N to grab Rome and Janelle in Trad!!!!

This rain is crazy but not crazy enough for me to not satisfy this tuna sandwich craving. I’ll be at Jimmy John’s this evening.

My favorite.

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I haven't announced it anywhere else yet.... but next year meet me in MIAMI.. it's gone be a PAWTYYYYY Miami Urban Book Expo hosted by the one and only S.Yvonne 😬 APRIL 12th. It is a FREE EVENT for all readers.. and the LINE UP IS CRAZYYYYYY. #blackbooksky

Ion know if y’all know this but me & my friends have a podcast where we discuss black ass books of all genres. Go subscribe today 🥰 #BlackBookSky #BlackSky 🍏🍎: bit.ly/TLLDZ09 Spotify: spoti.fi/3BsvzhA

Wow the FINAL book……I’m not ready but that pre-order has been handled!!!

My Audio and Physical reads of the week. What are you reading this week? #blackbooksky

Flight covered for 1/4 events I gotta fly to next year 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

I feel like EJD doesn’t get nearly enough credit for his writing & its influence on a lot of indie Black romance writing today. I call him The Blueprint for a reason. So so so so glad I got to give him his flowers before he left us on my old podski with Tahmeka. 🥰

Awwwww look at Devale

I have had some lows but the highs have been HIGH. Grateful and excited and still a little bit in disbelief…..God really be showing out sometimes!

Author copies of The Relationship Mechanic are here! Can't tell you how good it feels to have this one in my hands. It'll feel even better when it releases January 21, 2025!💕 Preorder: bit.ly/therelationshipmechanic 💙📚 #BlackBookSky 🌈📚

I got 3 Secret Santas this year…..guess it’s a blessing I missed the ReadHer box because that money is coming in handy for sure

Let’s play FMK with our 2024 reads! 🤸🏽‍♀️ Name the Characters and post their Book Covers! #BlackBookSky #SmirksFMK24 #SmirkReads

*looks at kindle library* I think I could read for 40 hours a week 🙃🙃🙃🙃

In case you wanted to grab some more books Blk & Company Reads Hauliday Sale starts today!!! 30% off ALL BOOKS and if you use the code “Jaleesa” you’ll get an additional 10% off!!! Might want to head on over there!!! www.blkandcompany.com

On Tuesday we read Asia Monique.

I’m not saying you have to come but like why wouldn’t you? Tickets on sale now!!! southernheartsandsignedkisses.com

Here’s my Last, Now, Next… Last: Holiday Mayhem Now: Christmas In Spite of You Next: Christmas with the Cartwrights #blackbooksky #booksky

Reading Black Ass Holiday books this month…..I call it #ChocolateCoveredHolidays

it's cyber monday down to theshopbynicolefalls.com! 20% off all items on the site including my site exclusive shorts + audiobooks! Also there are still some #ANightWithNic tickets left, but the 20% off doesn't apply bc they're already discounted. LOL!

I got my ticket!!!!

If you don’t have plans today…..you do know! Big Pri and Rugger are OUTSIDE!!!! 🔗👇🏾👇🏾 It’s MF Happy Release Day!!!!! Yes it’s 5:26am but @iameunique.bsky.social told me and I wanted to tell yall!!!! #blackbooksky amzn.to/3ZqM4Ed

Just in time for Thanksgiving. New release! Billionaire’s Bet: A holiday wager full of heart, humor, and love. ——— Bonus Content included!! 🎧Brice’s Playlist 🦃Thanksgiving Menu 💬Group chat between the guys after Thanksgiving ——— amzn.to/49c05bW #blackbooksky

Ok I figured out #28DaysofBR….. it’s ALL Indie in 2025 but now I gotta reach out to all these authors and see if they’ll participate.