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[Aprel]

A million little pieces and Educated

[Darryl]

White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Struggling to make it through.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Queenie

[Gwen]

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

Darryl wrote: "White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Struggling to make it through."

I’ve tried to read this a few times. I never make it to the end.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "Queenie"

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one!!

[Darryl]

Dosha, congratulations on making it to the end! this is my second time picking it up and i am still struggling to get very far. Smith uses many words—and they come together very beautifully. the characters so far seem complex and fully realized. with that said, it still reads a little “dry.” i don’t know. i am going to hang in there because i try not to leave books unread after starting.

[Dave]

The Travelors, by Regina Porter

[BernieMck]

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou

[B. P.]

I just finished reading an old volume of poetry called Color by Countee Cullen. It is an interesting look at a poet who was a one-time rival and peer of Langston Hughes. I was familiar with at least two of Cullen's poems before reading this book. I stumbled upon a vintage, well-preserved copy of this book at my bookstore and got it and another volume of Cullen's poetry relatively cheap. I guess I read this book just out of fascination that a vintage work by an African-American writer even survived so long, so well intact.

Here is my full review of it: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carol]

B. P. wrote: "I just finished reading an old volume of poetry called Color by Countee Cullen. It is an interesting look at a poet who was a one-time rival and peer of [author:Langst..."

Very cool. I haven’t read Countee Cullen since undergrad and will look this up.

[Erin]

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

[BernieMck]

I am reading Praise Song for the Butterflies by Bernice McFadden and Watchful Wednesday by Melinda Michelle.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

White Fragility by Robin Diangelo

[Dedra]

I just finished reading Tar Baby by Toni Morrison for the 3rd time.

[Dave]

The Travelers, by Regina Porter

[Shomeret]

I just finished The Gone Dead , a mystery by Chanelle Benz that deals with the death of the bi-racial protagonist's African American father. I thought it was honest and powerful.

Here is my review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Darryl]

I am currently reading The Water Dancer by ta nehisi coates. whew, i cannot wait for it to be over. I doubt i will be reading any more of his fiction works.

[B. P.]

Just finishing-up Lost in the City: Stories by Edward P. Jones.

My thoughts: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

Darryl wrote: "I am currently reading The Water Dancer by ta nehisi coates. whew, i cannot wait for it to be over. I doubt i will be reading any more of his fiction works."

I share this sentiment. Lol

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

Shomeret wrote: "I just finished The Gone Dead , a mystery by Chanelle Benz that deals with the death of the bi-racial protagonist's African American father. I thought it was honest and powerful.

H..."

Nice review!! I didn’t really care for this book, but your review makes sense.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

B. P. wrote: "Just finishing-up Lost in the City: Stories by Edward P. Jones.

My thoughts: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."


The Known World is one of my favorite books, but I’m just now realizing that it’s the only book that I’ve read by Mr. Jones.

[B. P.]

Yeah, I'm still contemplating whether to read that book or not.

[Lulu, The Book Reader who could.]

I just finished John Crow's Devil by Marlon James. I love Marlon James so much!! lol

[Jay]

I'm totally consumed by my current read, The Edge of Freedom by Dana Vacca.

I finished Vacca's previous book, Freedom Calling and thoroughly enjoyed it. And The Edge of Freedom has definitely hooked me completely! The history of the US Civil War era is accurate (I'm a Civil War buff!) It's about an escaped slave, but the story is not the usual fare, and is as exciting as it is spiritual and inspirational!

Vivid characters that you can laugh, love and cry with!

I give a thumbs up both books.

[Tiffany]

Dirty Dozen is heavy on the description. I think I found the black 50 shades lol, nah for real this one is tough. Give it a read and let's discuss! https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Dozen-T-...

[B. P.]

Just finished reading this book about family & history in the Gulf coast of Mississippi called Native Guard by Natasha Trethewey. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I just finished The Girl with the Louding Voice. Excellent read. I highly recommend it both audio and text. I went back and forth using whispersync. It was perfect.

[B. P.]

Zion wrote: "new to this app would love some recommendations bout some good black authors to get into - Z"

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison is always a great place to start.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Sugar by Bernice McFadden is another great beginning

[Darryl]

hi Zion. welcome. Ernessa T. Carter also has great stories

[Linda]

My second book by Kimberla Lawson Roby - "Casting the First Stone" and so far it is definitely holding my attention. I just love this author! :)

[Dedria]

Tananarive Due. The Living Blood.

[babygirllit (Tish)]

Lakewood by Megan Giddings

[Suzette]

Elle Wright's Wherever You Are

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

[Trudy]

Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson"

Dosha, enjoy. One of my favorites.

[Trudy]

One for the Blackbird and One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker

[BernieMck]

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

[TL]

I'm currently reading
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood I'm listening to The Millionaire Next Door.

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

Deacon King Kong by James McBride

[Genesa]

Hi! I’m an author. But I haven’t published yet. I’m working on it! Anyway, I recently recorded a short story on a podcast. Would love to get feedback!


https://anchor.fm/miss-doss/episodes/...

[BernieMck]

I'm listening to Sula for the 3rd time, for a book club meeting this month.

I'm reading The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

[Dosha (Bluestocking7)]

I’m reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett and A Wish and a Prayer by Beverly Jenkins.

[B. P.]

I'm reading The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World Before the War 1890-1914 by Barbara W. Tuchman

[Trudy]

I’m reading/listening to The Book Of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. The audio features features two of my favorite narrators: Robin Miles and Bahni Turpin, along with about five others. Book Bliss!

[Michelle]

I'm reading The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea

[QueenKayeNandi.reads]

I just started Conjure Woman by Afia Atakora and These Ghost are Family by Maisy Card.

[Trudy]

QueenKayeNandi.reads wrote: "I just started Conjure Woman by Afia Atakora and These Ghost are Family by Maisy Card."

I just bought Conjure Women, but I haven’t started it yet. Are you enjoying it?

[ANITA]

it's not all downhill from here by Terry McMillan.