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I landed and advance reader copy and am currently making my way through 'Til the Well Runs Dry: A Novel. There's no being strung along in this book. A few chapters in and takes off. And of course I discovered this on my way to work instead of from work so I had to wait 8 hrs before I could get back to it!
Just started False Memory by Dean Koontz because it is a friend's favorite book.
Just finished The Money Power: Pawns in the Game and Empire of the City - Two Books in One
and have started reading Children of Saba by N.K. Read:
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If I Should Die Before I Wake by Han Nolan. I'm really getting into the holocaust reads. I'm almost finished with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. And of course I'm reading the books with the group.
kisha wrote: " If I Should Die Before I Wake by Han Nolan. I'm really getting into the holocaust reads. I'm almost finished with [b..."I recently attended the book launch event of a survivor,[author:Margot Friedlander|4576225] . Powerful stuff. I plan to finish Elie Wiesel's trilogy this year. I'll be in Amsterdam later this year so I'll try to read Ann Frank's book before I go.
I look forward to finishing When Washington Was in Vogue: A Love Story this weekend. Quite comical love story unfolding. But an unfavorable account of blacks in DC during the early 1900's.
I am currently reading Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra
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The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore
If He Hollers Let Him Go by Chester Himes
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"I am considering reading that one Andrew...how are you liking it so far?
Andrew wrote: "Now reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie."I hope you enjoy this book.
It is one of my all-time favs.
But then again I like the author enough that she is on my automatic buy list. :)
kisha wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Now reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie."I am considering reading that one Andrew...how are..."
Hi Kisha, I'm liking it immensely. Just based on what I've read to far it would be one of my recommendations.
Beverly wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Now reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie."I hope you enjoy this book.
It is one of my all-ti..."
Yes Beverly, as I said to someone earlier today, I now understand why Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been recognised as such an acclaimed writer. I already have "Purple Hibiscus" on my bookshelf and I am looking forward to reading it.
I love my library!But at times it seems like all of my holds come available at the same time so here are the books that I picked on Sat. I definitely will be getting my read on over the next month.
Song of the Shank by Jeffery Renard Allen - AAHF
Time of the Locust by Morowa Yejide - debut novel by AA writer
Saint Monkey by Jacinda Townsend - AAHF - debut book
Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever? by Dave Eggers - I have liked his previous books that I have read - always takes on a current issue.
You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine - HF
On Such a Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee- speculative fiction set in the near future
All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu
I'll Be Right There by Shin Kyung-sook- enjoy her writing style
I just finished reading Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and I saw this article in the NY Times about the "new wave" of African writers... It's an interesting read. I'm definitely going to pick up some of the authors it mentions. Link is below:New Wave of African Writers With an Internationalist Bent
Hi Courtney! I have Americanah on my list for summer reads. How did you like it? Thanks for the link to the list of African authors. I am definitely going to check them out. Thanks.
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Courtney wrote: "I just finished reading Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and I saw this article in the NY Times about the "new wave" of African writers... It's an interesting r..."Thanks for sharing this article.
I have read the authors mentioned in the article and they have all contributed to adding to my knowledge of the African Diaspora. And I hope to see many more books by more authors of the African Diaspora.
Do not necessarily agree with the statement of the rep from the publishing industry - that they are not overlooking Black American writers.
To that is why it is very important to read newly published books by Black Americans. It is great to read the "classics" as that is certainly important. But I do try to read a fair amount of newly published books by Black American authors.
I know books are so expensive these days which is why I love my public library! I will quickly add a book by a debut Black author to my hold list - especially if it is in a genre that I love - literary fiction, historical fiction, scifi, mysteries. I think it is important to show both libraries and publishers we want to continue for them to publish (and for libraries to purchase) by Black American authors.
Just joined the group. I am currently reading and enjoying Miss Anne in Harlem: The White Women of the Black Renaissance by Carla Kaplan. Also reading Seen it all and Cone the Rest by Pearl Cleage. Purple Hibiscus is up next! whew!
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kisha wrote: "I am currently reading Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. I started off reading a sample to see if it qualified for a group read but I couldn't put it down!"I really, really want to read this book. This has been on my to read list for two years now. I think I am going to read it next.
Yes, I love my library and just picked up the following and now trying to figure out which one to read first. :)An Untamed State
Euphoria
Time of the Locust
Saint Monkey
Hurricane Fever
Angels Make Their Hope Here
The Year She Left Us: A Novel
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I'm really enjoying it. I think you'll like it. I can't believe it's taken me this long to get to it. It was on my tbr list for awhile also.
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Welcome to the group Robyn!
I am currently reading The Invention of Wings. I just began the book, but I can tell that the writing style is one I will enjoy.
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I read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and I couldn't really get into all though I loved the movie and the plotline. Maybe I'll give the Invention of Wings a Try.
Currently, I'm reading Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride and The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, a non-fiction political science by George Packer.
Currently reading:Euphoria by Lily King
An African in Greenland by Tété-Michel Kpomassie.
I think I must have been a cultural anthropologist in a prior life - so enjoy learning about other cultures and doing some armchair traveling.
I am listening to:
The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness.
Really enjoying - this is now one of my fav epic fantasies.
I have been keeping an eye on Euphoria and The Book of Life reviews. Can't wait to read yours. I am reading
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Passport Diaries thanks for the rec Beverly
King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa have to finish this weekend
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Londa wrote: "I have been keeping an eye on Euphoria and The Book of Life reviews. Can't wait to read yours. I am reading
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Passport Diaries thanks for the rec Beverly
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I have not read the Euphoria reviews too closely as I knew I was going to read the book. But it seems this is a book you either like or do not like. The last book I read that had divided reviews like this was Boy, Snow, Bird and with that book I was on the did not like side. With Euphoria I am on the like side.
Book of Life is the third book in a trilogy. I have read the other two books and really enjoyed. So I was one of the fans waiting for this release. Really enjoy the characters and like the blending of history, time travel,science, and the juggling of power between the fractions of vampires, witches and demons.
Kisha, I won't read Secret Life of Bees because I have a hard time enjoying a book once I've seen the movie. I loved The Invention of Wings though. Maybe it will suit you too.
I just finished Gone Girl. What a surprise that was! Currently reading Divergent,Divergent my fourteen year old son's request. Looking forward to reading something with more substance soon.
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I was so mad Kisha, I wanted justice. It certainly was a good book. I would like to borrow Passing if I can. It seems really interesting.
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Time of the Locust by Morowa Yejide
I am only p. 61 and I do not want to put it down.
Dark, compelling, & thought-provoking
The Summer of Dead Toys by Antonio Hill
Very good storytelling, keeping me in suspense yet providing the clues so I can also start to unravel the storyline.
The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi.
This is my audio read. Enjoying the cultural aspects.
I am hoping that this week's crop of books is as compelling as those I read last week.
Eye of the Beholder by Elissa Gabrielle
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
I have read this author before and enjoy her witty engaging writing style.
Belle City by Penny Mickelbury
Glad to see a new release from an author I enjoyed in the past and it is a historical saga on of my fav genres.
The Laced Chameleon by Bob Rogers
HF set in New Orleans
I'm now reading the third episode in the sword and soul series Changa's Safari Volume Three by Milton Davis
Still trying to get through the second book in the Divergent series. Lol! About 30 pages to go.
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Also reading:
A Wanted Woman
A Man's Promise
Saint Monkey"
I loved G&J! It quickly became one of my all time favorites.
I picked up Saint Monkey yesterday from the library. Don't know when I am going to get around to it.
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Currently reading quite a few... those not from AAHF are.
Boy's Life Like so far
y1 Like so far, and am going to read others in series
The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress Just started and so far, so good.