What are your top 3 favorite books of all time?

[Jade]

I would like for you to share some of your favorite novels. What makes these books so special for you?

[Natasha]

Very hard to narrow it down to the top 3 but I will try!

(1) The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
- This was my first taste of urban lit, read it right after high school/early college years and remember not being able to put it down. I think I read it in 2-3 days. Since there have been quite a few years that have passed since then I would need to revisit the book to refresh my memory.


(2) And on the Eighth Day She Rested by J.D. Mason
- J.D. Mason is one of my favorite authors and this was the first book I read by her and I loved the story of empowerment and strength that the main character gained and overcame her abusive situation. It definitely drew me in.


(3) 32 Candles by Ernessa T. Carter
- Loved, loved, loved this book! Like a modern day, african american, ugly duckling turned swan story with a play on the movie 16 candles. I didn't want to put this book down either. I'm hoping the author comes out with more books.


I'm sure I'll think of others that top my list but these are definitely in the top... 20 ;-) lol!

[Jade]

Thanks for your response. I would have to say my top 3 are:

THUG IN ME by Karen Williams

THE COLDEST WINTER EVER by Sister Souljah

JUST SAY NO by Omar Tyree

[Diamond]

Oh wow too many to just name 3.

THUG IN ME by Karen Williams was such a great book.

Bitch 1-4 By Deja Joy King were also favorites.

His Woman, My wife By Anna J

[Jade]

I'm going to have to check out His Woman, My Wife. Never heard of that.

[Diamond]

Jade you will enjoy the book, part two is called 'The After Math'.

[Jade]

About to look it up on my Kindle

[Jade]

Didn't find it. Must not be available in Kindle edition

[Diamond]

I don't think her book are ebooks.

[Jade]

Oh ok :(

[Adrian]

Very hard to do but here goes.

1.Kindred
2.The Color Purple
3.Push

I read all 3 of these books in highschool and nothing has been able to out do them in my head.

[Irion]

My top 3 are.....

1. Something On the Side by Carl Webber

2. Torn Between two Lovers by Carl Webber

3. The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah

[Jade]

Love Carl Weber. I read both of those. Jerome was a trip!

[Phoenix]

1. In the meantime by Iyanla Vanzant (This book took me through a storm and every time I read it I learn something new)

2. Disappering Acts by Terry McMillan (I just fell in love with the story and the characters. The first novel that really grabbed me and sucked me in.)

3. Beautifuly Imperfect by Phoenix C Brown (Because it's mine and I worked hard to get it out to the world. Also because even though I wrote it....I can read it over and over again...LOL)