It’s here! Welcome to Pages with My Homegirls Book Club. This is a space made just for us to read, laugh, heal, and build community together. Inspired by the idea of homeplace, that sacred space where we feel belonging, safety, and joy, this book club is all about creating a home where stories of Black girls and women take center stage, and where YOU can pour back into yourself while building real community. This book club is open to everyone who wants to celebrate and uplift these stories. We'll engage through virtual meetups for our worldwide fam and in-person in Chicago for that face-to-face magic. If you’ve been craving sisterhood, joy, deep conversation, and books that leave you transformed, this is YOUR sign. Pull up, grab your books, and let’s grow together. Welcome home, sis.

Asè (Ah-shay) is a Yoruba word that means “it is done.” It is often spoken after meditation, marking intention, clarity, and alignment. For me, Asè has always carried the energy of resistance, the quiet kind that comes from knowing who you are and standing in that truth.

Today, Asè is a literary and community space rooted in that same energy. It is a place for reading, reflection, gathering, and conversation. Through books, bookish events, and community centered experiences, Asè holds space for people who are learning, growing, and evolving through literature.

This is a home for stories that affirm lived experience and invite connection. A space grounded in care, curiosity, and love.

All stories. All truths. All love.

Jen

jen@asebookboutique.com