Literature & Libations is a community-based club focused on thought-provoking books, delicious drinks, and meaningful conversations.
Each month, we choose a nonfiction book that challenges perspectives, deepens understanding, and inspires dialogue on important social and cultural topics.
We provide drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic available) inspired by the book or season we're in. Feel free to bring your own as well!
Together we bring our open minds, different perspectives and positive energy to one, safe place and enjoy time with community. If this sounds like the vibe for you, come visit the tribe!
Gatherings are are hosted by Joyce Mattioli and held in a cozy setting at The Collective.
$35 (does not include book*)
This Month’s Book: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho
“You cannot fix a problem you do not know you have.” So begins Emmanuel Acho in his essential guide to the truths Americans need to know to address the systemic racism that has recently electrified protests in all fifty states. “There is a fix,” Acho says. “But in order to access it, we’re going to have to have some uncomfortable conversations.”
In Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, Acho takes on all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, many white Americans are afraid to ask―yet which all Americans need the answers to, now more than ever. With the same open-hearted generosity that has made his video series a phenomenon, Acho explains the vital core of such fraught concepts as white privilege, cultural appropriation, and “reverse racism.”
In his own words, he provides a space of compassion and understanding in a discussion that can lack both. He asks only for the reader’s curiosity―but along the way, he will galvanize all of us to join the antiracist fight.
Book Buying & Borrowing
We highly recommend checking out your local library to borrow a book as the most affordable option.
To shop local, we recommend the following book stores in the St. Pete/Tampa area (please call to confirm):
Tombolo Books (St. Pete)
The Book Rescuers (St. Pete)
Wilsons Book World (St. Pete)
Books at Park Place (St. Pete)
Book + Bottle (St. Pete)
Black English Bookstore (Tampa)
Mojo Books and Records (Tampa)
For ebooks, audiobooks or online ordering check out:
Hoopla (ebook or audiobook)
Libby (ebook or audiobook)
Thrift Books (new & used hard copy)
About the Host
Joyce Mattioli, founder of Breathe with Joyce believes in the power of mindfulness, and gains the most from practicing mindfulness through yoga, gardening, and crocheting. When she’s not doing those things, she enjoy reading, writing, hanging with her son and husband, catching up with friends, brunch, animals, sunlight, the beach, and recently— making bread!
Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok at @breathewithjoyce