Dove1920

The colors didn't have anything to do with the rating of the book. I did not intend to offend anyone. I was stating my like or dislike for a color and pink has never been a color that I liked no matter what organization the color represents. I am sorry that you took what I said the wrong way. I have friends and family members who represent and like the color pink, but they know that it has never been a favorite of mine from my tomboy days. Again, I am sorry if anyone was offended by my comment.:)

I wasn't personally offended I just couldn't understand your logic for putting that in your post.:)

Cane River
 

I'm reading "Cane River" by Lalita Tademy. I know it was an "Oprah" selection, but I'm reading it in spite of that fact :D

I'm only on chapter 6, but so far it's an engaging and informative read.

I am reading "The Brethren" by John Grisham. It's very, very good.

what are you reading
 

i'm reading toms, coons, mulattoes,mammies, and bucks an interpretive history of african american in american film by donald bogle. i'm in the eary beginning but it is filled with interesting things.

I'm reading Straight No Chaser: How I Became a Grown-Up Black Woman by Jill Nelson, after finding it in a closeout bookstore.
I'd read Volunteer Slavery, her first book, when it came out about seven years ago or so. Volunteer Slavery is an all-time favorite of mine.

I recently read No Disrespect by Sister Souljah.

SoTrue,

Why you gotta be an Oprah hater? :p

Soror, after you read this, I'd like to hear your impressions of it, especially in light of recent events. I read the book a couple of months ago, and I can't help coming back to it in my head since Sept. 11.

:D

The list is long... but I have respect for her in that she managed to do something that others haven't been able to do on a widespread scale -- she made reading (and critical reading at that) cool again. For that, she gets many props in my book.

But I'm so darned contrary anyway -- even if I like the books she selects, I read them well after the fact just cause I don't want to be seen as a member of the Church of Oprah. ;)

I am a BOOK-A-HOLIC
 

I just finished For the Love of Money the sequel to Omar Tyree's Flyy Girl it was good, not as good as the first but good. I also love Arabesque novels as a filler when I can't find lengthier books to read. I have read most of the books on this list. Including most books by non-African Americans. The V.C. Andrews collections are great reads.
Flowers in the Attic
The Wildflowers Series, If there be Thorns, etc.
I am now reading "The Partner" by John Grisham, so far it is very good.

Reading is FUNdamental!
 

Yes I agree that "For the Love of Money" was nowhere as good as "Flyy Girl". Sequels never turn out right! I finished the Sisters of Theta Phi Kappa. It was aiiight.:rolleyes: I haven't picked up a new book because I'm working on midterms.:(

Just finished Cane River in 2 days, it was excellent!

I'm enjoying it too, but it wasn't as good as I expected. I found myself rooting for Emily and Joseph.. and I was very disappointed how their relationship turned out.

I just read The Red Moon, Tuwana Hausley ( I probably spelled the name wrong though) It's a book about a girl coming of age in Kenya. It deals with female genital mutilation, inter-cultural relationships, college life amog other things. Very good book, I couldn't put it down.

I checked that out a while back along with The Coldest Winter Ever and I couldn't put either down till I was done. She is a great writer! :D