Cilla’s Book Maniacs developed from a group of friends from Beverly Jenkins Yahoo Group. Many of us had been together since the late 1990’s. We enjoyed fellowship and traveling to literary events and shared many great adventures. Another yahoo group was formed – Readers Who Enjoy Black Romance. In 2010, we officially became a bookclub.
The Maniacs Facebook page has grown to more than 90 members. We’re comprised of authors and readers from almost all 50 states who have have a love for books and strive to see more African American authors on best-sellers list. Our purpose is to share our love for books, encourage and support each other and our author members while having fun. Since we are an on-line group, we enjoy a diverse range of fiction, nonfiction, Christian, Erotica, Paranormal, suspense, Young Adult, Mystery, and all sub-genres.
In 2015 and 2016, we were named Romance Slam Jam Spirit Book Club of the year. 2017 we were honored with a Black Pearl Magazine Excellence Award.