Bestselling author K. Elliott's trip to Mississippi: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

On Friday, March 30th, national bestselling author K. Elliott became the sixth author to visit Mississippi as part of Conversations Book Club's READ MY LIPS Literacy project--- and when the visit concluded on Saturday, March 31st, the only thing that could be said is MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

A big thanks goes out to everyone who helped to make the entire weekend an overwelming success. None of this would be possible without the support of For The People Productions, Medgar Evers Library, Richard Wright Library, Waldenbooks Metrocenter, CiCi's Pizza (Brandon), Savvy Book Club and all the others who came out to show their support.

Today began as most of our visits do, with breakfast at the Medgar Evers Library. From there we head to Kroger in Brandon to sign books for fans and to take a few pictures. Afterwards it was on to CiCi's Pizza for lunch and good conversation.

Around 2p.m. we returned to Richard Wright Library for a quick meet and greet and then joined the newly formed book club SAVVY for their first meeting at the Wille Morris Library in North Jackson.

Over the two days, K-Eliott sold over 100 books, took numerous pictures and put many a smile on the face of his fans and those who had a chance to just shake his hand and introduce themselves.

Thank you, K. Elliott, for sharing your time with us. The gift that you have shared with us through your books can't be measured in tangible value, but I think we speak for all when I say that we are better people for having met you.

Conversations Book Club Releases Upcoming Events (Click on each poster for larger image)

CBC Updated Schedule, New Authors to MS

Everyday the mission of the Conversations Book Club is realized---and it wouldn't be possible without you. Thanks to a close alliance with For The People Productions, more people have been finding out about the new channel to connecting readers with the authors they love. Nothing made that more clear as when CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB took the Number 1 and Number 2 spot for most searched Book Clubs in Mississippi on Google Search Engines! (See this press release that appeared on Mississippi Political website: http://www.mississippipolitical.com/conversations.htm

Now we are pleased to pass on more valuable information! Please note that the schedule for the 2007 authors has been updated on the right side of this site, and you are sure to notice some obvious exciting additions. Here's a recap:

After the Carl Weber on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, the book club will be enjoying an exclusive conference call with bestselling author Theresa Gonsalves, the real-life "Billy Jean" in Michael Jackson's life. This will take place on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 6p.m. CST at the Medgar Evers Library in Jackson, MS. She will be discussing her book OBSESSIONS that chronicles their relationship and her own obsession that nearly killed her! This is one for the history books--- and Mississippi's CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB brings it to you!


In February we have added noted hiphop historian and bestselling author Bakari Kitwana! We first talked to him last year about his book WHY WHY KIDS LOVE HIPHOP. Now we bring him live to Mississippi via conference call to discuss this book, the new VH1 reality program THE (WHITE) RAPPER SHOW and why hiphop has been able to survive through its many evolutions. He'll take your questions on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 6p.m. CST at the Medgar Evers Library.

Our final interview of February 2007 will be another one that will attract both music and book lovers. Conversations Book Club proudly presents hiphop artist/author Corey Miller (aka C-Murder). He will join the book club discussion LIVE via conference call on Tuesday, February 27, 2007--- and this is definitely an EXCLUSIVE. Join us at 6p.m. CST as we discuss his life, what led him to read 500 books in 2 years as well as his first novel DEATH AROUND THE CORNER and upcoming album that will be released in March 2007!


Moving into March 2007 we have two surprises to our impressive roster. First, we will be hosting National Bestselling author Reshonda Tate Billingsley to Mississippi for a three-day tour of the state with Conversations Book Club. Capitalizing on our statewide appeal, We will be participating in the Grand Opening of the new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Meridian on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, hosting book signings in Jackson on Thursday, March 15, 2007 and then visiting libraries and holding a forum on Friday, March 16, 2007! Look for more details soon. Thanks Reshonda for answering the call to encourage the love of books in our state!

LAST but certainly not least, Conversations Book Club ends the month of March 2007 with an incredible development: Bestselling author K. Elliott, one of the hottest voices in Urban Fiction who has signed a deal with G-UNIT BOOKS (headed by 50 Cent in a partnership with Pocket Books) will be in Mississippi Friday, March 30th and Saturday, March 31, 2007 in a carefully-scheduled series of events brought to you by Conversations Book Club. Keep visiting the site, www.thebestbookclub.info for all the details.