THE READING ROOM
THE READING ROOM
A modern gathering space for people who love books, beauty, and conversation. Equal parts literary lounge, tastemaker circle, and intimate salon.
We’re for the ones who:
Are always looking for their next read but don’t want reading to feel like homework
Love curated picks that are thoughtful, culturally relevant, and worth talking about
Obsess over favorite lines, overlooked details, and the characters that linger
Believe books hit differently when you can unpack them together
Appreciate beautiful design, cool covers, cozy rituals, and intentional vibes
Why we do it:
Because reading shouldn’t feel isolated.
Fiction & Florals turns stories into shared experiences — layering conversation, creativity, and community around every pick.
We don’t rush through books.
We sit with them.
We reflect.
We gather.
We let them bloom.
What to expect:
The Current Read
Our official monthly selection — read at your pace, join the conversation when it feels right.
Petals & Pages
Floral interpretations inspired by each story.
Reflections & Reviews
Favorite lines, honest takes, and the moments that stayed with us.
Reading Rituals
Playlists, moodboards, and prompts to deepen the experience.
Join the Conversation
Connect with us on Fable and read alongside the community.
What we’re Reading Now
This month’s selection is Reel by Kennedy Ryan a cinematic, emotionally layered novel set within the film industry, where power, passion, and purpose collide.
Reel explores what it means to choose yourself, protect your art, and love boldly in spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. It’s a story about Black excellence and visibility — and the cost, and beauty, of claiming your voice.
It feels intentional.
It feels timely.
It feels necessary.
Join us as we read, reflect, and celebrate Black storytelling together.
Welcome to the Fiction & Florals Book Club.
From Page to Petal
Reel by Kennedy Ryan,
2026 February Book of the Month
Floral Recipe + Reflection
Primary Stem:
Pink Garden Roses – Used for their layered petal structure and soft but commanding presence.
Supporting Florals:
Orange Gerbera Daisies – Introduce visual contrast and movement.
Purple Stock – Adds vertical dimension and depth.
Blue Iris – Sharp focal accents.
Wax Flower – Texture and lightness.
Palette:
Blush, orange, violet, blue — reflecting the emotional intensity of the narrative.
Structure:
Loose but intentional. Asymmetrical balance to mirror tension and longing within the story.
Reel wrecked me in the best way.
I fell for Neevah and Canon immediately — her strength, her discipline, her choice to protect her peace. Watching her navigate lupus while chasing her dream felt layered and deeply real.
And Canon Holt? A MAN. Quiet. Intentional. Protective without ego. Their love wasn’t reckless — it was earned.
So I built this arrangement to feel like them.
The coral gerbera holds center stage —> bold, radiant, undeniable.
The pink roses soften the edges —> vulnerability beneath ambition.
The purple iris and stock bring depth and vision —> art, legacy, restraint.
The airy textures remind us of the unseen battles —> resilience beneath fragility.
This story is about ambition, sacrifice, health, and loving someone without asking them to shrink.
Canon + Neevah forever.