Join the Gig Harbor Literary Society for our monthly book discussion—an inviting evening of thoughtful conversation, fresh perspectives, and a shared love of reading. Whether you’ve finished the book cover to cover or are simply curious to listen in, all are welcome. Come connect with fellow readers, explore new ideas, and enjoy the kind of lively dialogue that makes literature come alive.

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is a multigenerational saga about estranged siblings Byron and Benny who, after their mother Eleanor’s death, inherit a traditional Caribbean black cake and a series of voice recordings. The recordings reveal shocking family secrets, including their mother's past in the Caribbean, a mysterious murder, and a long-lost child, forcing them to redefine their identities and family.