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[Andrew]

Now reading IA: B.O.S.S. by John Darryl Winston

[Beverly]

Kathy-Ann wrote: "Currently reading Ghana Must Go. What a read!"

I too enjoyed this book!

[Maya]

Douglass' Women . Excellent read

[Beverly]

Maya wrote: "Douglass' Women . Excellent read"

I agree. I read this book many years ago and have recommended to many over the years and all have enjoyed.

[Maya]

Beverly wrote: "Maya wrote: "Douglass' Women . Excellent read"

I agree. I read this book many years ago and have recommended to many over the years and all have en..."

I am telling others as well Beverly. I was just so shocked after reading it.

[Nane]

I am currently reading The Shepherd by Ethan Cross. Breakneck speed with surprising twists.

[Karin]

Sorry I haven't been around, but I'm not reading much nonfiction, etc at the moment. What I am reading, but sadly am not enjoying nearly as much as I'd hoped, is an advance copy of I Almost Forgot About You. I don't care for the strong language and much of the story is about things I'm not that keen on reading at this point in my life. As this is my first read by this author, it's likely to be my last. Right now its hovering around 2 stars for me. I'm only 23 percent of the way through it, according to GR, but it's not likely to get any better since the language and other things are unlikely to improve much.

[Maya]

Germany's Black Holocaust: 1890-1945: Details Never Before Revealed!


I am thoroughly enjoying this one. I decided to read this after reading The book of Harlan.

[Lee]

Maya, where did you find this book? lol

[Maya]

Lee wrote: "Maya, where did you find this book? lol"

Amazon

[J]

I am reading two wonderful books by Kalisha Buckanon: Conception and Solemn. Amazing reads by an amazing author.

[Beverly]

J wrote: "I am reading two wonderful books by Kalisha Buckanon: Conception and Solemn. Amazing reads by an amazing author."

I agree that Kalisha Buckanon is an amazing writer. So loved her first two books and have been waiting patiently (and not so patiently) for her latest Solemn: A Novel which I hope to read sometime in June.

[J]

Beverly wrote: "J wrote: "I am reading two wonderful books by Kalisha Buckanon: Conception and Solemn. Amazing reads by an amazing author."

I agree that Kalisha Buckanon is an amazing writer. So loved her first t..."I read the first few pages, just to get a feel of where she was heading in this novel, and I can honestly say, she does not disappoint!! You will love it.

[Kathleen]

I got mine on Amazon Unlimited for free

[Nane]

I'm currently reading Turbulence by John J Nance.
Just finished Sons of Fortune by Jeffrey Archer and
The Shepherd by Nathan Cross

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Nane wrote: "I'm currently reading Turbulence by John J Nance.
Just finished Sons of Fortune by Jeffrey Archer and
The Shepherd by Nathan Cross"

I'm reading The Sins of the Father by Archer. Enjoying it a lot. Also reading Benediction, First Do No Harm and Perfect Days - it just depends on what mood I'm in.

[B. P.]

This year was always going to be a sparse, slow book year for me. I have focused on reading three long non-fiction books and am currently on the 2nd one Battle Cry of Freedom: after reading The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism. I have a lot of fiction books ready to read, but I have known since last year that the priority was going to be Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (which I hope to get in the next two to three days.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Ken wrote: "This year was always going to be a sparse, slow book year for me. I have focused on reading three long non-fiction books and am currently on the 2nd one Battle Cry of Freedom: after re..."

I plan on reading Homegoing next month

[Karin]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I plan on reading Homegoing next month .."

This looks good; if you like it, I'm going to add it to my tbr.

[Karin]

I'm still slogging sorrowfully though I Almost Forgot About You and am so disappointed; I thought I'd really like it. I'm sticking to my guns since I got a free copy in order to write a review but it hovers around 2 stars. One small part of this is because I don't care for all the swearing in it.

This is the first novel I've ever read by her, and I wonder if I'd like any of her other books. It's hard to say.

[Andrew]

I am now reading Live By The Spirit: Inspired Thoughts, Volume 1 by Kathleen E. Walls and listening to Imago audio book by Octavia E. Butler. Imago is the third book in the Xenogenesis series.

[B. P.]

Karin wrote: "Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I plan on reading Homegoing next month .."

This looks good; if you like it, I'm going to add it to my tbr."
It reads well so far, I have heard a lot of different opinions on the book, specifically on its second part (notably by Isabel Wilkerson, whose own work influenced it), but it does read swiftly and it is neatly divided story-wise (I am still on the first half mind you).

[Beverly]

Karin wrote: "I'm still slogging sorrowfully though I Almost Forgot About You and am so disappointed; I thought I'd really like it. I'm sticking to my guns since I got a free copy in order to wri..."

So you are not enjoying I Almost Forgot About You.
I am also reading and having a different reading experience from you - I am enjoying and one of things that I enjoy about the author's storyline I like that for a lack of a better term because her main characters are usually "age-appropriate" to the author's age so for me many of the situations are relatable to me.

And yes, most of her books follow the format/style as this book and there are curse words.

[Beverly]

Ken wrote: "Karin wrote: "Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I plan on reading Homegoing next month .."

This looks good; if you like it, I'm going to add it to my tbr."
It reads well so far, I have heard a lot of ..."

I have read Homegoing and I read Ms. Wilkerson's NYTimes review after I have finished reading the book (as I do with NYTimes reviews as they tell too much before I read the book). I agree with her that it is not a perfect book but as she said that this is book worth reading. Really enjoyed the West African storyline chapters and those made the books soar for me. At times I did feel like the AA characters were more of a stereotype and I chalked that up to being more knowledgeable regarding AA history and reading AA historical fiction but really enjoying the chapter on Pratt City as I recently moved to AL.

And while I found the format interesting and helped to keep me focused on the events that was happening in both in West Africa and US, I wanted more and hope that the author will write more novels.

But once I finished reading - this will be one of my top reads for the year

[B. P.]

I chalk this up book up to being an African novel that attempts (and apparently fails) to write about African-Americans.

[Guy]

I am reading H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald. This is a beautiful autobiographical/biographical read.

MacDonald begins her serious exploration her discovery of the place of death in life after the death of her father. His death triggers her to run from the world into a cabin in the woods to take on the daunting challenge of training a goshawk. That she is training an animal that kills other animals brings the issue of death, already present with her because of her father's death, to an acme of introspection.

The biography part is that she relates, in short sketches, the life and struggles of the famous author T.H. White when he likewise trained a goshawk. It turns out he had been severely traumatized by his parents and his life struggle was set by that trauma. MacDonald explores the fall out of that trauma, along with her own recent one, with an examination of White's brutal attempt to train Gos, his goshawk. She sees his struggles and ultimate failure as an expression of his deep psychological hurt. White wrote of his experiences with the goshawk in his book The Goshawk.

I haven't finished HifH yet, but am two thirds through, and I am curious as to how Helen will reconcile herself to being alive with the reality of death.

[Kathy-Ann]

now reading A Brief history of Seven Killings by Marlon James - I am beyond excited to read this.

[B. P.]

I am interested in reading James, but wow is that book long! Maybe next year…

[Jane]

Started , The Book of Harlan and racing through it it is so good

[Andrew]

Started reading Spirit Guide by Raym Richards.

[Karin]

Beverly wrote: "Karin wrote: "I'm still slogging sorrowfully though I Almost Forgot About You and am so disappointed; I thought I'd really like it. I'm sticking to my guns since I got a free copy i..."

Interesting. I have read reviews and the advanced review ratings are all over the place, so I think this is one of those books that will end up having widely ranging comments, ratings, etc. As a 50+ woman, I still don't enjoy it much for the reasons I cited. I do understand some of the feelings and things going on, but it's not my cup of tea. Plus, she has zero characters like some of my friends who no longer care much about sex after menopause (I find it's a real mix among my friends who are women). Many of them don't even miss it even if they really loved it in bygone years.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

Cross
A Brief History of Seven Killings
We Were the Mulvaneys

So I'm gonna fly through the Alex Cross book, because I always do, but I think I'm gonna have to take my time and read "A Brief History..." and "...Mulvaneys" because these seem to be a little heavier than normal. lol

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I'm having a lovely time with , the latest in the Easy Rawlins mysteries. I used to read these as they came out, then for some reason I stopped. They are fun and Easy is not so reluctant to be a private eye so I may go back and pick up where I left off.

[Carmaleeta]

I'm reading 'The Manor' by Griswold. Now that I am on vacation I plan on speeding up my reading.

[Shomeret]

I just started Night in Shanghai which was recommended by Beverly on The Book of Harlan buddy read thread because it also deals with an African American musician and the Holocaust. Since it takes place in Shanghai, this is another aspect of WWII. I've read a few other books dealing with Shanghai in WWII, but none that even mentioned African American jazz musicians.

[Guy]

I'm re-reading The Golden Ass of Apuleius, an Jungian look at recovering the feminine in the psychology of men. It is an excellent read.

[kisha, The Clean Up Lady]

Guy wrote: "I'm re-reading The Golden Ass of Apuleius, an Jungian look at recovering the feminine in the psychology of men. It is an excellent read."

That sounds extremely intriguing, Guy. I'm headed to gr to look it up lol.


I"m currently reading The Clay Lion. I found it on listopia for time travel books. I'm only on chapter two but so far so good. Maybe this one will take me out of my readers slump that I've been in for way too many months.

[Guy]

kisha wrote: "Guy wrote: "I'm re-reading The Golden Ass of Apuleius, an Jungian look at recovering the feminine in the psychology of men. It is an excellent read."

That sounds extremely intriguing..."

Clay Lion sounds interesting too.
As to Golden Ass, this will be my second read through, now after about 10 years of working on recovering my inner feminine. It will be interesting to see how the book has changed as I've changed. And I do plan on writing a proper review this time.

And it seems I'm out of my reading slump, as I've just finished reading H is for Hawk and picked this one up immediately.

[Kathleen]

Shomeret wrote: "I just started Night in Shanghai which was recommended by Beverly on The Book of Harlan buddy read thread because it also deals with an African American musician and..."
Because of you, I checked out Night in Shanghai and got it for $2.99, great deal. Because of my complete enjoyment of All of Bernice McFadden's books, especially The Book of Harlan, I wanted to learn more on the subject. Thanks for suggesting NightIS,

[C.P.]

I'm reading ARC of The Mothers by Brit Bennett. Really enjoying it! I want to slap the protagonist lol

[Suzette]

Pulling from my summer TBR pile in random order: currently reading "Too Hot for TV" by Cheris Hodges

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I am listening to The Dinner and reading First Do No Harm. As soon as I finish one of these, I'll be starting Sugar

[Andrew]

Started reading The Outdooring, Dedication and Naming of an African Child Volume 1 by Ernest H C Tetteh.

[Shomeret]

I just posted my review of Night in Shanghai at
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I thought it was amazing even though there was no completely happy ending. The author was keeping it real.

[Carol]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I am listening to The Dinner and reading First Do No Harm. As soon as I finish one of these, I'll be starting Sugar"

I look forward to reading your review of The Dinner, Dosha.

[Carol]

I'm reading Rise the Dark. I'm looking forward to reading Ladivine after this, but it's a giveaway win I've had for a couple of weeks and the guilt was getting to me.

[Beverly]

I am currently reading:
Solemn: A Novel
Behold the Dreamers
Sleeping Giants

I am listening to:
Walking the Nile

[Carol]

I am reading: The Good Muslim, The Snake Catcher's Daughter, and Rise the Dark. Something for every mood.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I am reading Sugar and LOVING it!

[Shomeret]

I am reading an ARC of The Muse. One of the viewpoint characters is Odelle Bastien, an Afro-Caribbean immigrant in London who works in an art gallery.