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[Beverly]

Shomeret wrote: "I have just startedEverfair by African American author Nisi Shawl. It's an alternate history of the Congo beginning in the late 19th century. The book won't be relea..."

Glad you are enjoying. I am so anxious to read this book as I have read the author's short stories before and this book sounds right up my alley.
I have been playing musical books with each books that I will read over this Labor Day weekend every time I read a post about another great book.

[Trudy]

Brina wrote: "My library doesn't have Grace yet but I want to read it. Next for me is Negroland that I'm buddy reading with Maya and Lulu. Will make a thread for it."

That's on my TBR . I'll look for your thread. :)

[Trudy]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I am currently reading The Healing, which is very good. A little scary, but all in all, a good read."

Read and enjoyed!

[Beverly]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I am currently reading The Healing, which is very good. A little scary, but all in all, a good read."

I read The Healing several years ago and had great discussions with reading buddies.
While there were several things I liked about this book - there were two things that stood out in my mind that I thought the author did a good job with.
One was the subject of slave healers - the importance to the slaves and the masters. I had often read about them in the other books but the author went into depth about their importance.
The other was that the author did a good job of showing that “benign” slave masters were really no different than “cruel” slave masters as all they wanted to do was maximize their profits.

[Brina]

I'm going to be getting Behold the Dreamers from the library next week if anyone is interested in reading with me.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

I'm eager to read Behold the Dreamers, I've placed a hold at my library, but 4 people are ahead of me.

[Carol]

Lulu wrote: "I'm eager to read Behold the Dreamers, I've placed a hold at my library, but 4 people are ahead of me."

Same here, but I'm 8th. And mighty impatient about it, too. :)

[Veronica]

I am currently reading Queen Sugar and They Thirst. Two different reads. But both are very captivating and well written. I want to watch the tv series Queen Sugar but have to finish the book

[Beverly]

Veronica wrote: "I am currently reading Queen Sugar and They Thirst. Two different reads. But both are very captivating and well written. I want to watch the tv series Queen Sugar but ..."

I too read Queen Sugar before I started to watch the tv series (which I am enjoying). The tv series does not necessarily follow the book - it takes the essence of the storyline but many differences.

[Brina]

I was 40th finally my turn. Number 10 for Queen Sugar

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I watched part one of Queen Sugar, I was up way past my bedtime. I wanted to see part two, but it came on too late for me on a week night. I want to read the book.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

I've been wanting to read Queen Sugar for years. I hope I get around to it before the year is over.

[Jane]

The book is , of course very good and I hope we get to see it over here soon !

[Brina]

Would love to have group discussion for it.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I just put it on hold at the library. There are 17 people ahead of me.

[Beverly]

I am reading:

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

Charcoal Joe by Walter Mosley

[Andrew]

Currently reading Be a Great Manager Now!: The 2-In-1 Manager: Speed Read - Instant Tips; Big Picture - Lasting Results by Audrey Tang and listening to Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race audio book by Margot Lee Shetterly

[Maya]

I can't wait to read Hidden Figures. I look forward to the reviews.

[Andrew]

Currently reading Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa: A West African Spiritual Tradition by Tobe Melora Correal and listening to The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living audio book by Joseph M. Marshall III

[Suzette]

Just finished Shonda Rhimes' "Year of Yes" (loved it); just started Pauolo Coelho's "The Alchemist"

[Brina]

I am reading Sum it Up by Coach Pat Summit with cowriter Sally Jenkins. She wrote this after diagnosis with a lot of help from friends and acquaintances.

[Beverly]

I am currently reading Black Lotus: A Woman’s Search for Racial Identity by Sil Lai Abrams.

[Anika]

I am currently reading "Go Tell it on the Mountain" by James Baldwin.

[Shomeret]

I just posted my review of Everfair, an alternate history of the Congo by African American author Nisi Shawl. I loved it. Very provocative on the issue of colonialism.

My review is at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[kisha, The Clean Up Lady]

I"m currently reading Like Trees, Walking which is this months group read and it's very interesting. I'm liking it so far. Finally found a book worth reading!

[Maya]

I'm currently reading Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

Very interesting. I'm enjoying thus far.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I am reading All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. This book tells the story of a very large pervert with a heart of gold and a little girl whose parents are drug addicts. It has my full attention.

[Andrew]

Now reading Oracle's Legacy: Children of Sun by R.B. Holbrook and listening to The Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History audio book by Joseph M. Marshall III.

[kisha, The Clean Up Lady]

Currently reading Americanah. I think Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will make it to one of my favorite authors.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I am reading Slouching Towards Bethlehem for a f2f group book read.

[TL]

Homegoing by Yaya Gyasi Homegoing

[TL]

Lulu wrote: "I've been wanting to read Queen Sugar for years. I hope I get around to it before the year is over."

I love that show!

[Carol]

I am reading Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi and The Holy Thief by William Ryan. Both are wonderful.

[Brina]

Kisha glad to see you are enjoying Americanah. I'd like to read it sooner than later. Currently reading a Faye Kellerman mystery as a comfort read. Very busy with holidays but I openti participate in The Bluest Eye starting next week.

[Shomeret]

I'm reading Will Do Magic for Small Change by African American science fiction and fantasy writer Andrea Hairston. This is the first book that I've read by her, but I found out that it's the sequel of Redwood and Wildfire.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I just finished Psycho. It was excellent. I wish I had read thizs book before I saw the movie. Great book! This is the month I usually read all of my horrors.

I will continue on with Alex next and then probably move on to a book by Stephen King or his son Joe Hill.

[Maya]

I am currently reading Small Great Things . This is such a powerful read. I am going to finish tonight so I can write my review tomorrow

[Shomeret]

I am reading Binti, a science fiction novella by African American author Nnedi Okorafor. Binti also won the Hugo Award for Best Novella.

[J]

I am currently reading and loving Another Brooklyn.

[Andrew]

Just started reading The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria by Marta Moreno Vega

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

The Rape of Shavi: A Novel and listening to The Patriot Threat and Les Misérables

[Guy]

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction and When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress both by the rather remarkable psychologist Gabor Maté. Why? Because I am exploring the roots of the self destructive behaviours that have kept me from being fully enjoined in life.

[Andrew]

Currently reading The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria by Marta Moreno Vega and listening to Black and British: A Forgotten History audio book by David Olusoga

[Andrew]

Reading Black Tommies: British Soldiers of African Descent in the First World War by Ray Costello

[Andrew]

Now reading Broken Ties: Prequel by Kenechi Udogu and listening to The Ballad of Black Tom audio book by Victor LaValle

[Trudy]

I'm almost finished with Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. OH My! I am shaken to my core !!!!

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Trudy, are you enjoying it? I'm scared to read it and then go to work and be expected to be friendly with everyone.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I'm about halfway through Queen Sugar, it's a good book. I'm reading it cause I didn't understand the mini series

[Trudy]

Hi Dosha , this book has taken me on such a journey. I started reading, then I abandoned it because I couldn't bare it , then I picked it up again. I'm so glad I did! It can be very painful, but at 90%, so worth it! As far as your I interactions , I think you'll be as okay as you probably are at this point, anyway.
So, yes, I highly recommend it.

[Jane]

I simply lived Queen Sugar