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[Beverly]

Lulu wrote: "Keisha wrote: "Sorry, forgot to list the author lol.

I am currently reading My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due"

Loved this one!!"

Me too!

[Carmaleeta]

I am reading 'Two Thousand Seasons by Ayi Kwei Armah.

[Payton]

I am currently reading American Negro Poetry, an anthology book put together by Arna Bontemp.

[Karin]

Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House, A Girl Named Zippy, Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (audio) and Thereby Hangs a Tail. I just finished I Shall Not Be Moved so am getting ready to start for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf.

[Carol]

I am halfway through The Warmest December. I need it to start getting a little less relentlessly dark, but I don't expect it to. Mcfadden's such a great writer. For once I wish she was not, so I'd feel her characters' pain less...

[Lisa]

I just started reading Lazaretto by Diane McKinney-Whetstone. I am ready to read a good historical novel!!

[Kenyia]

Lulu wrote: "Keisha wrote: "Sorry, forgot to list the author lol.

I am currently reading My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due"

Loved this one!!"

Yes, I am enjoying this book so far. I am looking forward to reading the next one in the series.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

Ruby
Americanah
The Collected Poetry, 1968-1998
Daughters of Africa
The Fellowship of the Ring

[Carol]

Lulu wrote: "Ruby
Americanah
The Collected Poetry, 1968-1998
Daughters of Africa
The Fellowship of the Ring"

what a great list. I'll be interested to read your thoughts on Ruby, in particular.

[Maya]

Taffy

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I'm reading Seven for a Secret, which has been a pleasant surprise.
Trail of Broken Wings
The Sins of the Father
Saleh's Children and
Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin

[Carol]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I'm reading Seven for a Secret, which has been a pleasant surprise.
Trail of Broken Wings
The Sins of the Father
Saleh's Children an..."

what a great list. . .

[Karin]

Since I can't find a general conversation thread, I came here to post that I just won I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan to review it.

It comes out June 7, but I'm hoping mine arrives in May.

I am SOOOO excited!

[Beverly]

Karin wrote: "Since I can't find a general conversation thread, I came here to post that I just won I Almost Forgot About You by [author:Terry McMil..."

Congrats!!
Enjoy

[Lark]

I'm reading Megda by Emma Dunham Kelly. I found it at a used bookstore for $1. By buying the book I learned of a wonderful series, The Schomburg Library of Nineteenth-Century Black Women Writers.

The books when new are expensive but much of the collection is available online from the NYPL to read digitally:

http://digital.nypl.org/schomburg/wri...

Also here is a link to the catalog of books in the collection, some of which are easily available used online if you (like me) prefer physical copies of books you read:

https://global.oup.com/academic/conte...

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Beverly wrote: "Karin wrote: "Since I can't find a general conversation thread, I came here to post that I just won I Almost Forgot About You by [auth..."

Good for you!! I never win anything :-(

[Lee]

I too won a copy of, "I Almost Forgot About You". Got mine 2 weeks ago. Yay!

[Karin]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Karin wrote: "Since I can't find a general conversation thread, I came here to post that I just won [book:I Almost Forgot About You|27..."

I got it on Library Thing where I requested quite a few books. It hasn't arrived yet. At first I won boring books, but now I'm getting a bit of fiction. Lots of people win, but you would want to import your review there, I would think.

Most of my life I haven't won things.

[Arlene♡]

Im reading two books: Vicious and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours

[Phyllis]

The Coming by Daniel Black. It is exquisite!!!

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Phyllis wrote: "The Coming by Daniel Black. It is exquisite!!!"

Is this a new book by him? I read his and absolutely loved it.

[Phyllis]

I was at the Arkansas Literary Festival a few weeks ago and he was one of the featured authors. I had an event the same time as his panel, so I didn't get to hear him. But I did get the book. Looks like it came out in October.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Phyllis wrote: "I was at the Arkansas Literary Festival a few weeks ago and he was one of the featured authors. I had an event the same time as his panel, so I didn't get to hear him. But I did get the book. Looks..."
I look forward to your thoughts on it. Have you read anything else by him? Perfect Peace is amazing.

[Phyllis]

I have They Tell Me Of A Home, but have not read it yet.

[Carol]

I'm reading two books, and feeling guilty about a third. I'm reading; Khan Al-Khalili and A Dedicated Man. I'm struggling to finish The Warmest December, but my tolerance for reading about child abuse and domestic abuse is not great, particularly late in the evening when I typically read. If only Bernice L. McFadden weren't such a gifted author, . . . I soon may just be honest and put it aside, and start Jam on the Vine.

[Karin]

Karin wrote: "Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Karin wrote: "Since I can't find a general conversation thread, I came here to post that I just won [boo..."

It arrived today! Now I have to wait, though, until I finish a few other books since my job for winning books is to write reviews or be part of discussions; if you don't, you can't win more.

[kisha, The Clean Up Lady]

I'm currently reading Angela's Ashes. It's taking me a while to get into it because I've been having a hard to focusing on any book. Hopefully I get out of my slump.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

kisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Angela's Ashes. It's taking me a while to get into it because I've been having a hard to focusing on any book. Hopefully I get out of my slump."

As a general rule, I do not like short stories. That being said, when I get into my slumps and cannot concentrate or focus on a book, short stories are the answer. I hope your slump ends soon.

[Guy]

Hello Kisha. I am likewise in a slump. Actually more like an allergic reaction to reading, as my eyes start to jitter and they won't follow the lines. I have been able to read a few books only.

I enjoyed Angela's Ashes . Maybe do some writing instead if reading right now?

[kisha, The Clean Up Lady]

Yes that's good advice. I'll let you know how that goes. Thanks!

[Judy]

I am following some sites on facebook where people recommend all kinds of things - there is only so much time

[Beverly]

I am currently reading The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts
Enjoying how the book also gives the history of Timbuktu as well as the current situation.

Also The Rope: A Novel by Kanan Makiya.
A nameless narrator telling the complex situation which is Iraq as he tries to find out the truth of what happened to his father who disappeared during Saddam Hussein's reign.

Listening to Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff
This is a surprise read for me - it was not on my radar but I am so enjoying.
A chimerical blend of magic, power, hope, and freedom that stretches across time, touching diverse members of one black family, Lovecraft Country is a devastating kaleidoscopic portrait of racism—the terrifying specter that continues to haunt us today.

[Carol]

Beverly wrote: "I am currently reading The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts
Enjoying how the book also gives the history of Timbuktu as ..."

that's a really interesting trio of reads, Beverly. I hadn't heard of The Rope before . .

[Andrew]

Just started reading Torf Tales One: The Supper at AM's by Alex Maccaskill and listening to The Fishermen audio book by Chigozie Obioma.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I'm reading The Narrative of Sojourner Truth, The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf, Respect: The life of Aretha Franklin and The Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer

[Judy]

I am reading INferno with a lot of ancillary help to understand

[Judy]

I posted in wrong group - but does anybody have any super suggest]ions for me

[Maya]

The Book of Harlan I just finished this book and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it

[Guy]

Judy wrote: "I posted in wrong group - but does anybody have any super suggest]ions for me"

I suggest, for fiction, Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald and The Brothers K by David James Duncan. For non-fiction I suggest Year 501: The Conquest Continues by Noam Chomsky and Debt: The First 5000 Years by David Graeber.

[Kathleen]

I'm reading The Book of Harlan also. I'm reading it very slow, because not only is it so good, I don't want to finish it. The writing is phenomenal!

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Kathleen wrote: "I'm reading The Book of Harlan also. I'm reading it very slow, because not only is it so good, I don't want to finish it. The writing is phenomenal!"

I'm going to have to look into this book. I'm checking to see if I can get it from the library now because I sure do not need to buy another book.

[Kathleen]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I'm reading The Book of Harlan also. I'm reading it very slow, because not only is it so good, I don't want to finish it. The writing is phenomenal!"

I'm going to have to look int..."

This is one you'll want to keep. I am so happy to have my books on Kindle, otherwise, I'd have to have a house just for books.

[J]

Wow, I'm in GREAT company! I am reading The Book of Harlan as well. Recently finished 'Loving Donovan' (also by Bernice McFadden) and submitted my review. Absolutely love McFadden's voice. Look forward to everyone's thoughts.

[Maya]

J wrote: "Wow, I'm in GREAT company! I am reading The Book of Harlan as well. Recently finished 'Loving Donovan' (also by Bernice McFadden) and submitted my review. Absolutely love McFadden's voice. Look for..."

It was very well written. I think I have 2 more books left to read by Mcafadden. She is one of those authors that I want to read all of her work

[Kathleen]

I finally finished the book, ;-( I'm sad because I did not want to finish. This by far is the most meaningful and complete book that I've read in a long time. I have read ALL of McFadden's books. They are all great, but this surpasses all expectations. She is appearing at a book signing on May 19 at 7 PM at Weeksville Heritage Center 158 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn NY. I wish I could be there, but I'm in VA. It will be a dual signing with Cole Lavalais who wrote Cicadas. All those close by should make a "B-line" to this. Seldom do you finish a book and feel the ending as I did with this book. It was not a let down as some books leave you with, or feelings of being rushed to be completed. McFadden's writing is thought provoking with each word. You may not know it, but I LOVED IT!

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I am having a ball with this book. Chapter 10 was just adorable. 1 action packed page. This is the first book I have read by this author, I hope to read more by her.

[Kathleen]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I am having a ball with this book. Chapter 10 was just adorable. 1 action packed page. This is the first book I have read by this author, I hope to read more by her." You will be so happy that you discovered Bernice McFadden. You will wonder "Why didn't I know about her before now?" When I saw her name, I didn't care about the theme, I knew I'd love it. Every one of her book have been amazing, but this one is tops! .........but then you know how I feel ;-)

[Andrew]

Now reading The Free State of Jones: A True Story of Defiance During the American Civil War by Victoria E. Bynum and listening to The Fishermen audio book by Chigozie Obioma.

[Kathy-Ann]

Currently reading Ghana Must Go. What a read!

[Kathleen]

WPA Original Gardeners by Martha McClenny Williams; A real story about African Americans who toiled to create the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Norfolk VA. Stories about the gardeners themselves.