Together We Read: 'The Queen of Sugar Hill'

We are excited to announce that The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate is the featured title for #TogetherWeRead! Together We Read is a digital book club connecting readers to the same eBook & eAudiobook at the same time - no waitlists, no holds. Get the book from the Libby app with your Monroe County Public Library card between March 13-27, 2025.

The Queen of Sugar Hill tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to win an Academy Award, focusing on her life after her Oscar win for Gone With the Wind and the challenges she faced as a Black actress navigating Hollywood's challenging social landscape, particularly highlighting her struggles with restrictive housing covenants in a neighborhood called "Sugar Hill" where she bought a home despite facing backlash from white neighbors; the book explores her personal life, friendships with other Hollywood figures, and her fight for racial equality.

You can discuss the book with readers around the country online - Follow @LibbyApp on Facebook or Instagram and @LibbyApp on Twitter (X) and use the hashtag #togetherweread. You can also weigh in on the interactive discussion board.

Find out more at togetherweread.com/US/

Don't have a Monroe County Public Library card? They are free for all Monroe County residents (including members of the military stationed here) and property owners. Visit your local Library branch to get your card. You can also sign up online and get started right away - you'll just need to visit a Library branch within three months to verify your residency. Questions? Contact us here.