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06/17/2026

J.D. Vance has implemented harmful policies to Black women yet is compelled to steal from our work? Not on my watch! You can purchase Communion, Appalachian Elegy or any of bell hooks words from our bookshop.org.

LET THE WHIMSY COMMENCE!As part of Tracy not overextending herself this is only event we have scheduled so far for this ...
06/02/2026

LET THE WHIMSY COMMENCE!
As part of Tracy not overextending herself this is only event we have scheduled so far for this month. I am so excited to create with and

This will be only the second time that I’ve live crafted for an event and I can’t wait to see the magic we create!

All aboard! Come join us for Books Ahoy at Land Grant Extension.
05/30/2026

All aboard! Come join us for Books Ahoy at Land Grant Extension.

*Trigger Warning for this post- Potential Postpartum Depression and Su*cidal Ideations*** please take careI have to apol...
05/29/2026

*Trigger Warning for this post- Potential Postpartum Depression and Su*cidal Ideations*** please take care

I have to apologize for not being fully present and transparent. Incredibly long story short, on 12/23/25, four months into my pregnancy (technically they had both passed away a couple days before then but you get the idea) with twin boys they both passed away. Three weeks after delivering them I went back to work and back to fully operating T&T while alternating between couch surfing and sleeping in my car. I did a full month in a shelter prior to doing that. While also attempting to support my daughter that has multiple chronic illnesses and is an adolescent with her own struggles.

This month I finally received their autopsy report. I had to google multiple terms but from my assessment, it looked to me like my body destroyed my boys. It made me blame myself even more. I feel like I’m constantly failing. Their due date was 5/19. I was not supposed to be doing any of this. I wasn’t supposed to be planning events, I wasn’t supposed to be thinking of little catchy posts, I was supposed to be mothering.

It’s hard because with everything in me, I want to do what I’m doing. My work in this space is truly my passion. It’s my dream. I just don’t feel fully present and I think I’m starting to understand why.

There have been days when I physically couldn’t move. It’s frustrating. I’m no stranger to grief. This year marks year 30 that my older brother was m*rdered. My body won’t allow me to heal naturally, and no amount of journaling or writing poetry is helping. That’s why I think I may have something else going on affecting my brain chemistry.

This is a very long post to say I am very sorry if I haven’t gotten back to you or if I haven’t posted the things I need to post. I am hanging on. My significant other has been holding me up and I am in awe of how someone can love so completely a human ball of string.

I have a lot of things on the horizon that I genuinely am excited about. I just don’t have the bandwidth just yet to post everything right now. But I will!

05/18/2026

Hey everyone my kiddo is having a medical emergency and I’m going to have to cancel the midnight release party for Score tonight. Signed copies of the book and goodies from Tastes & Tomes are still available!

Join Tastes & Tomes Monday May 18th from 10:00pm-12:30am to celebrate the release of Kennedy Ryan’s newest novel, Score!...
05/15/2026

Join Tastes & Tomes Monday May 18th from 10:00pm-12:30am to celebrate the release of Kennedy Ryan’s newest novel, Score! We’ll be at GRND 1106 E Main St Columbus, Ohio 43205.

We’ll kick the evening off with music, drinks, games and cap it off with a gorgeous signed special indie bookshop edition of the book and Goodies from BOTH Kennedy Ryan and Tastes & Tomes.

For a limited time only, take $10 off!! Link in bio

05/09/2026

🚨SCORE Midnight Release Party 5/18 10:00-12:30🚨
The gorgeous SIGNED special INDIE BOOKSTORE copies of Score are here and we at Tastes & Tomes cordially invite you to join us for an evening of bookish love, sophisticated vibes, games, drinks, prizes, a special guest indie author, and more!

Score is the 2nd book in Kennedy Ryan’s Harlem Renaissance Series following Reel. Score is a 2nd chance romance following Monk and Verity a composer and a screenwriter, respectively. Can they manage working on a career defining movie amidst lingering romantic tension and a decades old heartbreak?

We can’t wait to see you at Tickets are in the link in bio!!

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🚨New to Tastes & Tomes🚨🌕We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune is a standalone by the Lambda award winning author. This searin...
05/05/2026

🚨New to Tastes & Tomes🚨
🌕We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune is a standalone by the Lambda award winning author. This searingly beautiful story follows husbands Dan and Rodney, a gay couple married for 40 years. When a black hole threatens to devour everything and everyone they know and love, they decide to go on a road trip. The question is posed “Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes?”

💵Believe In You Money: What Would it Look Like if the Economy Loved Black People by Jessica Norwood, the founder of the Runway Project. As a Black business owner, I was drawn to this book bc whewwweee it’s hard out here! This book is a love letter to Black business owners who require funding and offers creative solutions and a comforting hand to hold while crying over taxes.

DM me to order, for preorders, and scheduling events! I deliver in Columbus, Ohio.📚📚📚🫶🏾

05/05/2026

In honor of Black Author Day, a few awesome Black indie authors from Columbus!

04/30/2026

I’m still beat, but so thankful. Indie bookstore weekend was amazing! I’m so thankful for everyone that showed up for Tastes & Tomes in a huge way. From for allowing us to use their gorgeous space, to .ward for hanging out with me and selling soo many books. To and for allowing me to share your work!

I’ve learned a lot from this experience and can’t wait to continue to grow as a bookseller. To so many friends that came out to see us, thank you so much for the love and support. It honestly means everything to me.

A huge thank you to Gail, and J for being the best volunteers ever.

🫶🏾 I love Columbus real bad!!

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