Who We Are
Who We Are
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Rare Gems Literary Society is a bookclub founded in 2006 in Greenville, SC by a group of friends who shared a love of reading and who wanted a way to socialize and discuss the books they read. We are blessed to have five founding members, Robin Gundana, Stephanie Hill, Alexa Horne, Phyllis Mingo, and Linda Mingo-Wood, who are still just as passionate as ever about reading and enjoying high-spirited book discussions. Other members include Valerie Arnold, Cassandra Cheatham, Minnie Mattison, and Karen Talley. Together we have read over 100+ books that have taken us to many places all around the world.
Rare Gems Literary Society is a bookclub founded in 2006 in Greenville, SC by a group of friends who shared a love of reading and who wanted a way to socialize and discuss the books they read. We are blessed to have five founding members, Robin Gundana, Stephanie Hill, Alexa Horne, Phyllis Mingo, and Linda Mingo-Wood, who are still just as passionate as ever about reading and enjoying high-spirited book discussions. Other members include Valerie Arnold, Cassandra Cheatham, Minnie Mattison, and Karen Talley. Together we have read over 100+ books that have taken us to many places all around the world.
What We're Reading in 2025
What We're Reading in 2025
Please click the links below to review the Goodreads synopsis of each book.
The Woman I Was Before by Kerry Fisher
One Blood by Denene Millner
Seven Days In June by Tia Williams
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
Take My Hand by Perkins Valdez
Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby
Undefeated by Shaunie Henderson
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Meetings of the Minds
Meetings of the Minds
Every six weeks the ladies of Rare Gems Literary Society get together to discuss the book we read. Sometimes in-person and other times virtually online. Periodically, we have joint-discussions and network with other book clubs. We also gather to socialize during holidays and other special events.
Every six weeks the ladies of Rare Gems Literary Society get together to discuss the book we read. Sometimes in-person and other times virtually online. Periodically, we have joint-discussions and network with other book clubs. We also gather to socialize during holidays and other special events.
Karen's Korner
Karen's Korner
Check out one of our Rare Gems Literary Society member's - Karen Talley's book reviews. Below are the links to her Instagram and Youtube channel! Be sure to follow and subscribe for up to date news from publishing houses, newly released books, and new authors, etc!
Karen's Corner:
L-R: Alicia D. Williams, Jesmyn Ward, Glenis Redmond, Remica Bingham-Risher, Crystal Wilkinson, TIa Williams, Sadeqa Johnson, DeLana R. A. Dameron, and Vanessa Miller.
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