Upcoming Events
Black Romance Book Fest
Talia Cadet is a moderator, workshop facilitator and featured creator at Black Romance Book Fest, May 29-31, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.
Panel and workshop details are forthcoming.
Learn more about BRBF here.
Chocolate City Literature Festival
Talia Cadet is a moderator for the inaugural Chocolate City Literature Festival, April 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C.!
Panel details are forthcoming.
Learn more about CCLF on Instagram.
Black Book Bash: Danielle Allen in Conversation with Talia Cadet
USA Today Bestselling author Danielle Allen is the Friday night keynote at Black Book Bash, October 3-5, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL. She’ll be in conversation with book influencer and host Talia Cadet.
Get single-day an all access passes for Black Book Bash here.
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Talia's Book Nook: A. Blossom and Briyanna Michelle [Virtual]
Romance authors A. Blossom and Briyanna Michelle join Talia’s Book Nook to discuss their latest books and Petals & Prose literary event, which is May 1-2, 2026 in St. Louis
Set a reminder and tune in here.
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Nikki Payne in conversation with Danielle Allen and Talia Cadet [Hybrid]
East City Bookshop welcomes back Nikki Payne to discuss her next novel, The Princess and the P.I., in conversation with Danielle Allen and Talia Cadet.
Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in their best detective outfits for the chance to win special prizes!
In-person and virtual RSVP here.
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Talia's Book Nook: Taj McCoy [Virtual]
Romance author and literary agent joins Talia’s Book Nook to discuss her new novel The Dating Prohibition and primetime film adaptation of Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell starring Amber Riley.
Watch the interview here.
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Talia's Book Nook: Lakita Wilson [Virtual]
YA and middle grade author Lakita Wilson joins Talia’s Book Nook to discuss her latest book Pretty Girl County.
Watch the interview here.
Black Books Matter Fest: Author Brunch with Kennedy Ryan
MahoganyBooks is teaming up with our girls, influencers Talia Cadet and Morgan Menzies, to host a special book club brunch during Black Books Matter Fest 2025 weekend!
Join us and our guest of honor, author Kennedy Ryan, as we discuss her New York Times bestselling romance novel Can't Get Enough!
Purchase tickets here.
Black Romance Book Fest: Creator Meet and Greet
Meet Talia Cadet and your favorite Black romance book influencers at Black Romance Book Fest, May 30-June 1, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.
The Creator Meet and Greet is May 31 on the second floor of the J.W. Marriott Atlanta Buckhead.
Creator freebies are first come, first served.
Register for Black Romance Book Fest here.
Can't Get Enough Midnight Release Party
MahoganyBooks is teaming up with Talia Cadet and Morgan Menzies to host a special midnight release party for the third installment in Kennedy Ryan’s Skyland series, Can't Get Enough!
If you're not already hip, Can’t Get Enough is an adult contemporary romance full of rich auntie energy, sisterhood and Black love. This midnight release party will feature music, games, giveaways and themed drinks that will make Hendrix Barry proud!
We’re thrilled to offer you signed copies of Kennedy Ryan’s new book fresh off the press at midnight. And of course, you can shop the entire bookstore all night!
Purchase tickets here.
Talia Cadet + Dolen Perkins-Valdez at CCPL Fest 2025
See Talia in conversation with bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her newest novel Happy Land at Charles County Public Library’s annual Books, Bites & Beats Fest.
CCPL Fest info and tickets for the VIP Author Brunch are on sale here.
Talia's Book Nook: Danielle Brooks
Black romance author Danielle Brooks joins Talia’s Book Nook on Wednesday, April 2! We’re chatting book 2 in the Fire Company No. 143 series Through the Fire.
Set a reminder and tune in: https://bit.ly/3QJsAFx
About Talia’s Book Nook
Talia’s Book Nook is a twice-a-month bookish TikTok live hosted by Talia. Join her and her favorite authors and bookfluencers every first and third Wednesday of the month. Previous interviews can be found on YouTube here.
Talia's Book Nook: Myah Ariel
Contemporary romance author Myah Ariel joins Talia’s Book Nook on Wednesday, March 19 at a special time! We’re talking about her forthcoming Hollywood fake dating romance novel No Ordinary Love, which is out wherever you get your books on April 1, and debut When I Think of You.
Set a reminder and tune in: https://bit.ly/4bKtLy8
About Talia’s Book Nook
Talia’s Book Nook is a twice-a-month bookish TikTok live hosted by Talia. Join her and her favorite authors and bookfluencers every first and third Wednesday of the month. Previous interviews can be found on YouTube here.
In Conversation with Vanessa Miller
Join me and bestselling author Vanessa Miller for the DMV stop of her The Filling Station book tour.
Free RSVP and signed copies: https://bit.ly/4168qf7
Talia's Book Nook: J.L. Seegars
Talia’s Book Nook is back, and J.L. Seegars is our first spring 2025 guest! One of Talia’s favorite romance authors, join us for a discussion about our favorite New Haven series books and latest Fairview novella Speak.
Tune in and set a reminder here.
About: Talia’s Book Nook is a twice-a-month bookish TikTok live hosted by Talia. Join her and her favorite authors and bookfluencers every first and third Wednesday of the month. Previous interviews can be found on YouTube here.
@taliacadet x District Candle Lab DC Galentine's Meetup
Purchase tickets here.
You’re invited to join D.C. content creator and influencer Talia Cadet (@taliacadet) for an evening of candlemaking and champagne on January 23 at District Candle Lab in Union Market!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-Candle making session (choice between 7oz candle or 7oz oil-based diffuser)
-Champagne, chocolate and refreshments
*Candles take two hours to set. Attendees opting to make candles must pick up their candle by close of business on January 30. There’s also a $10 shipping option to have your candle shipped to your address.
ADD-ONS
-$65 Charm Bar experience add-on: Customize your own charm necklace, charm bracelet or purse charm with up to five (5) tarnish-resistant charms from Fawne
PROGRAM
6:00pm: Mingling and refreshments
6:30pm: Candlemaking
7:30pm: More mingling
PARKING INFO
Garage, street and lot parking are available throughout the Union District Market area at your own expense. Gables building has an underground parking with entrance on 6th street and it's free for the first 3 hours. Ridesharing is encouraged if you choose to consume alcohol at the event.
Please direct any questions and/or dietary needs to Talia at talia@taliacadet.com.
Talia's Book Nook: Tati Richardson
Talia’s Book Nook is a twice-a-month virtual book talk on TikTok live.
Black romance author Tati Richardson joins TBN on January 15 to discuss Losing Sight, Generous Press’ first release, and viral Secrets series under the pen name T.M. Richardson.
@taliacadet Philly Meetup
Let’s do some art at AAMP!
Join @taliacadet to view the Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection exhibit.
Please purchase adult general admission ticket on your own here when they become available.
Happy hour might follow. It’ll be 5pm!
Talia's Book Nook: A. Blossom
Talia’s Book Nook is a twice-a-month virtual book talk on TikTok live.
Black romance author A. Blossom joins TBN on December 18 to discuss her viral Bodyguard series and the follow up to Leak It, Naughty & Leaked, which is out November 30.
Talia's Book Nook: Natasha Bishop
Talia’s Book Nook is a twice-a-month virtual book talk on TikTok live.
Bestselling author Natasha Bishop joins TBN on December 4 to discuss her viral Black romance novel Only for the Week, which will undergo traditional re-release on December 10.
Harlem Book Fair: Natasha Bishop, Olivia Linden, Dr. Ivelaw Griffith
Talia moderates the Black romance panel at the 26th annual Harlem Book Fair in New York City.
She’ll be in conversation with authors Natasha Bishop, Olivia Linden and Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith about their latest novels.
ESSENCE Fest: Phillip B. Williams, Denene Millner, Ayana Mathis
See Talia at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans!
She’ll be in conversation with bestselling authors Phillip B. Williams, Denene Millner and Ayana Mathis about their latest novels on the ESSENCE Authors stage in the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center.
Talia Cadet x Kennedy Ryan
Talia Cadet is in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kennedy Ryan about her latest novel This Could Be Us.