BHCA Book Club - August
Fri, Aug 22
|Honeybee's (at third and Loma)
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson—a rich, intergenerational story of family, memory, identity, and inheritance. We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Honeybee's (at third and Loma)
About the Event
Our next BHCA Book Club pick is Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson—a rich, intergenerational story of family, memory, identity, and inheritance.
We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?
In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett leaves behind an unexpected inheritance for her two estranged children: a traditional Caribbean black cake and a voice recording. Through her message, Eleanor reveals the haunting story of a young swimmer who fled her island home under suspicion of murder. As her tale unfolds—with secrets, losses, and a long-lost child—Byron and Benny are forced to reconsider everything they thought they knew about their mother, their roots, and each other.
Black Cake is Wilkerson’s debut novel, and it beautifully explores how the weight of history, the silence of untold stories, and the names we carry (or shed) can shape a family for generations.
📚 Book Club Details
🗓️ Friday, August 22
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 New location TBD (We’re currently looking for a new venue—Viento y Agua has sadly closed. We’ll update you with the confirmed spot and time soon!)
We look forward to gathering with you to discuss this moving novel, enjoy each other’s company, and—true to the book’s spirit—share stories that bring us closer together.
Warmly,
The BHCA Book Club Team
The BHCA's monthly book club is a vibrant gathering of book enthusiasts who come together to explore the pages of diverse literary works. Each month, members engage in lively discussions, sharing their insights and interpretations of the chosen book. The club provides a welcoming space for readers to connect, learn, and broaden their perspectives through the power of storytelling. From classic novels to contemporary bestsellers, the book club offers a rich tapestry of reading experiences that inspire and ignite a passion for literature among its members.