What’s all the hype?

“I am truly loving you guys’ presence in the lit community! ” - Author Love Belvin

“If you know anything about NOLA, the vibe is always electric, fun, & of course naughty… That’s BSB!” - Author Tiye Love

“The storm & calm cool breeze…it means a lot to have you rocking with me!” - Indie Love

Why are members still with BSB after nearly five years?

The answer is simple: you! We are so grateful for the love and support our community has shown us. We once asked our members what they love most about BSB, and their powerful responses are a testament to our mission.

We continue to serve this community through our monthly Big Beads and Reads Newsletter. Each edition is our way of giving back—recommending incredible reads, celebrating Black Authors and championing everything Black in these literary streets.

Just in time to wrap up another amazing month, BSB has been nominated three years in a row for Best Black Bookclub. It is such an honor to be recognized amongst our peers. This literary community of avid readers and awesome authors are a whole vibe!

You can’t stop a well read woman! We read the books, we drink the drinks. All the smack we talk in our texts will now be brought to you! Bourbon Street Bookers is a nod to the simple things we love in life: Drinking, NOLA, and Reading. We’re just a couple of women that bonded over books and are aiming to connect to like hearted souls.

Readers of diverse genres are welcome to engage readers and authors in a safe, non-judgmental space. The books discussed and read all range from spiritual/inspirational to urban fiction.

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BSB continues to grow!

Approaching our 5-year milestone, BSB's momentum is stronger than ever!

We've cultivated a community that’s now over 2,000 strong on Facebook and Instagram, with more than 1,500 followers on TikTok, and 100+ on YouTube. Our Big Beads and Reads Newsletter is thriving with over 400 subscribers.

In just under five years, we've connected with close to 1,000 indie and published authors, creating a vibrant space where readers find their next favorite book and we get to passionately support Black authors, book clubs, bookstores, podcasters, and bloggers.

Thank you for rockin’ with us!

Who are the faces of Bourbon Street Bookers?

Allegra & Ayanna are the founders of Bourbon Street Bookers. These ladies are childhood friends, who reconnected as adults over their passion for reading. The love of reading was an immediate bond which has taken them on journeys they never knew possible. Their genuine sisterhood formed a supportive network for authors, aspiring authors, bloggers, podcasters and readers.

An added valued face became a part of this dynamic team, Terra aka T. Rob. Terra connected with Allegra & Ayanna through the passion of reading as well. The connection was intense and authentic, there is no denying her place within this team. She’s the expert on audiobooks and adds just the right balance to BSB with a great eye for details.

Together, they aspire to sponsor literacy programs for the youth of New Orleans and other local areas, in hopes of contributing to the support in development of reading skills at an early age. Targeting youth will aid in children learning to read, comprehend, and remain motivated, as well as being confident in their reading ability.