The Company We Keep with Alexandra Elle

Join us to celebrate Alexandra Elle's new book The Company We Keep!

Presented by Kindred Stories, a Black- and women-owned bookstore in Houston’s Third Ward, in partnership with the Eldorado Ballroom at Project Row Houses.

Doors open at 6 PM CST. Each ticket includes one complimentary signed copy of Alexandra Elle's new book, The Company We Keep . The book will be available for pickup at the event.

Join New York Times bestselling author Alex Elle for an inspiring evening centered on her powerful new book, THE COMPANY WE KEEP: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together. In this heartfelt and vulnerable work, Alex examines the friendships that shape our lives - the ones that nourish, challenge, and sometimes stretch us in unexpected ways.

In a time of increasing loneliness, THE COMPANY WE KEEP offers thoughtful guidance on showing up with intention, communicating honestly, and cultivating relationships that honor personal worth.

In conversation with special guests, Alex explores themes of people-pleasing, self-silencing, boundaries, and emotional responsibility, encouraging readers to take a deeper look at the energy they bring into their connections. THE COMPANY WE KEEP isn’t just about deepening friendships - it’s about becoming a truer friend to yourself first.

Tickets to the events include access to a live event with Alex Elle and a complimentary copy of THE COMPANY WE KEEP (published by Penguin Random House). The book will be available for pickup at the event.

All sales are final; refunds and transfers are not permitted.

About The Author:

Alexandra Elle is a New York Times bestselling author, certified Breathwork coach, and restorative writing teacher. In her work, Alex aims to build community and healing practices through language. She is the author of several books and journals, including, most recently, How We Heal and After the Rain. She has been featured by prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, Good Morning America, ABC News, Essence, The Cut, MindBodyGreen, BET, and Forbes, among others. Alex teaches workshops, courses, and retreats to assist others in finding their voices and create clarity in their lives and relationships. She lives in Maryland with her family.

About The Moderator

Morgan Menzies is a literary event curator and community builder who turns reading into impact. She has interviewed powerhouse authors who are shaping today’s literary landscape and curates literary events that bring stories to life. Featured in The Washington Post, Elle and Essence, Morgan is based in the Washington, D.C. area.

About Kindred Stories:

Kindred Stories is here to give kids and adults alike a space to explore the wide-open world of literary content and creative works fashioned by black and brown hands. We are a bookstore committed to amplifying Black voices and bringing diverse stories from throughout the African diaspora to our local community in Houston, TX. We are currently located at 2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX, 77004 in the Third Ward neighborhood. We provide a well curated selection of books and artisan wares to edify the swelling appetites for authentic stories as told by those who have lived them. Learn more about Kindred Stories and shop our online book collection at www.kindredstorieshtx.com.

About The Eldorado Ballroom

Built in 1939 in the Art Deco style, The Eldorado was considered a “Class Venue,” and although it was upscale, it was never exclusive. The reimagined design seeks to establish a strong aesthetic that pays homage to a storied history steep in music & arts. When guests visit the space, they should be reminded of its community significance, while feeling the embrace and comfort of its new renovation. Guests will be treated to an unmatched experience with an underlying audio + visual infrastructure that rivals the best entertainment/event spaces in the Houston area.

NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS.