The Book of the Month Is . . .

Professor · #1 10-03-2001, 04:04 PM

"Child of God" by Lolita Files. Let's begin discussing this work NOVEMBER 1. I am interested in seeing the male and female take on this.

A special thanks to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for this selection.

Brother OA - will you consider making the selection for November?

AKAtude · #2 10-18-2001, 08:03 PM

I just got the book today, so I'll be doing a lot of reading this weekend. Is anyone else reading the book?

Professor · #3 10-22-2001, 08:08 AM

Don't ask me what happend but there was a great deal of interest for a book club at some point. Nonetheless, I'm reading it and it is great. I can't wait to get your take on it. I read a few chapters this weekend. I laughed like hell at the sister "nobody will hurt my boy." A girl will always keep a man in trouble.

Ideal08 · #4 10-22-2001, 08:30 AM

Do you have this book?

Professor · #5 10-22-2001, 09:40 AM

Yep - I ordered it on-line!

OneOneTwo · #6 10-22-2001, 07:44 PM

Are you looking to take suggestions for books as well? I have a few, especially in the Self-Published field that I think you may be interested in. I will respond with consent.

112 - OneOneTwo

Professor · #7 10-23-2001, 08:27 AM

Sure -

OneOneTwo · #8 10-23-2001, 09:53 PM

Well, first things first; most African American Internet bookclubs are hanging out at YahooGroups. The best way to get started (Besides using this forum to discuss books publically) would be for us to get the name of our group registered on YahooGroups. We wouldn't have to meet there but we could get inside information and possibly review copies of upcoming releases. I know that the club is started and I am a little late but to be taken seriously, that is what we should do.

As far as my book suggestions are concerned, here are a few that I would recommend. I have read some of these and some I haven't but I have gotten good reviews for them so I will state them here. These are all self-published titles and would help bring the balance of what we do read (meaning that we read traditionally and self-published titles).

#1. Whippings, Switches & Peach Cobbler by Brian Egeston. (Carter-Krall Publishing, $12.00, ISBN: 0-9675505-2-1). www.brianwrites.com.

What can I say, the book is funny! And you can guess, the book talks about getting whippings, having to pick out your own switches (some of ya'll know what I'm talking about) and eating some good peach cobbler. I met the guy once and he's entertaining to say the least. And for those who are interested, he is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

#2. Ida Mae by Delores Thornton. (Marguerite Press, $14.95, ISBN: 096565849X). http://margueritepress.8m.com/index.htm.

I haven't read this book yet, but this woman is well recognized in the African American self-published world.

#3. Real For Me by Eric Pete. (E-Fect Publishing, $14.95, ISBN: 0970499523). www.ericpete.com

This book is next on my list to be read. It has been a Blackboard Bestseller for at least two months now as posted in Essence magazine.

#4. Thunderland Brandon Massey. (Dark Corner Press, $13.95, ISBN: 0970807503). www.brandonmassey.com

This book was recently picked up by Kensington, which is an independent national publisher. This suspense novel has been featured in many African American magazines in the past year or so. I like the book and would recommend it to anyone. He's still selling some of the self-published copies he has left until December.

#5. Dipping My Spoon In Nina Foxx. (Mansiy Willows Books, $14.00, ISBN: 0967895944). www.ninafoxx.com

She's been around for a minute too. I haven't read her work yet, but I do know that many authors speak highly of her so I will half to check her out. Her book was recently selected for the Black Expressions Book Club.

#6. the rhyme, the story n me Jaeyel Imes. (RBANWRTR, $12.50, ISBN: 0971230900). www.jaeyelimes.com <-- page under construction. Official Release date, November 6, 2001.

I got an advanced copy of this book because I read his first one online when he published it for free. I have never seen anyone who could combine gangsta-rap and storytelling the way he does and keep me entertained. Original. He also wrote the webdrama, GETBACK, that I was telling you about earlier. Catch the old episodes at www.rbanwrtr.com.

#7. Almost Out Of Love Dorthy Phaire. (iUniverse, $15.95, ISBN: 1-893652-33-5). www.dorthyphaire.com

Remember when Barnes and Nobles did this big promotion for one of the publishing company's they were affiliated with about a year and a half ago. Well this woman was featured on the brochure. I haven't read her feature romance/mystery novel yet but I am into cross-genres so I think this will be something to check out. Synopsis sounds interesting.

That is all for now, next time I will have a new list to look at. I am into books written by self-published authors as you can see and I will be recommending more after I actually read their work. Most of these books can be ordered through your local bookstore or on amazon.com. The last two books are printed using Print-On-Demand technology so you may have a hard time ordering the book from the bookstore, I would recommend Amazon.com or some other service for those books. However, if I had to pick one for the group to start out with, I would say Whippings, Switches and Peach Cobbler.

112-OneOneTwo

The Original Ape · #9 10-24-2001, 11:23 AM

Sorry I'm just gettin' back on this. I've been too busy lately reading other stuff. All of the books I've read are pretty old ones. The last one was THE WORLD AND AFRICA, by WEB DUBOIS.

Professor · #10 10-26-2001, 01:03 PM

C'mon Frat - Pick up something new! I stayed up last night reading Child of God. It is really interesting - especially from a clinical view. I have a few more pages to go and look forward to your selection.

CrimsonTide4 · #11 10-26-2001, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by Professor
C'mon Frat - Pick up something new! I stayed up last night reading Child of God. It is really interesting - especially from a clinical view. I have a few more pages to go and look forward to your selection.

I am a big fan of Lolita Files' writing. I do have this book and read it and was fascinated on several levels: the Hamlet link, the psychological and moral issues. This was an interesting read.

Ideal I will give it to you tonight when you come over.

CrimsonTide4 · #12 10-26-2001, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by OneOneTwo
Well, first things first; most African American Internet bookclubs are hanging out at YahooGroups. The best way to get started (Besides using this forum to discuss books publically) would be for us to get the name of our group registered on YahooGroups. We wouldn't have to meet there but we could get inside information and possibly review copies of upcoming releases. I know that the club is started and I am a little late but to be taken seriously, that is what we should do.

As far as my book suggestions are concerned, here are a few that I would recommend. I have read some of these and some I haven't but I have gotten good reviews for them so I will state them here. These are all self-published titles and would help bring the balance of what we do read (meaning that we read traditionally and self-published titles).

#1. Whippings, Switches & Peach Cobbler by Brian Egeston. (Carter-Krall Publishing, $12.00, ISBN: 0-9675505-2-1). www.brianwrites.com.

What can I say, the book is funny! And you can guess, the book talks about getting whippings, having to pick out your own switches (some of ya'll know what I'm talking about) and eating some good peach cobbler. I met the guy once and he's entertaining to say the least. And for those who are interested, he is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

#2. Ida Mae by Delores Thornton. (Marguerite Press, $14.95, ISBN: 096565849X). http://margueritepress.8m.com/index.htm.

I haven't read this book yet, but this woman is well recognized in the African American self-published world.

#3. Real For Me by Eric Pete. (E-Fect Publishing, $14.95, ISBN: 0970499523). www.ericpete.com

This book is next on my list to be read. It has been a Blackboard Bestseller for at least two months now as posted in Essence magazine.

#4. Thunderland Brandon Massey. (Dark Corner Press, $13.95, ISBN: 0970807503). www.brandonmassey.com

This book was recently picked up by Kensington, which is an independent national publisher. This suspense novel has been featured in many African American magazines in the past year or so. I like the book and would recommend it to anyone. He's still selling some of the self-published copies he has left until December.

#5. Dipping My Spoon In Nina Foxx. (Mansiy Willows Books, $14.00, ISBN: 0967895944). www.ninafoxx.com

She's been around for a minute too. I haven't read her work yet, but I do know that many authors speak highly of her so I will half to check her out. Her book was recently selected for the Black Expressions Book Club.

#6. the rhyme, the story n me Jaeyel Imes. (RBANWRTR, $12.50, ISBN: 0971230900). www.jaeyelimes.com <-- page under construction. Official Release date, November 6, 2001.

I got an advanced copy of this book because I read his first one online when he published it for free. I have never seen anyone who could combine gangsta-rap and storytelling the way he does and keep me entertained. Original. He also wrote the webdrama, GETBACK, that I was telling you about earlier. Catch the old episodes at www.rbanwrtr.com.

#7. Almost Out Of Love Dorthy Phaire. (iUniverse, $15.95, ISBN: 1-893652-33-5). www.dorthyphaire.com

Remember when Barnes and Nobles did this big promotion for one of the publishing company's they were affiliated with about a year and a half ago. Well this woman was featured on the brochure. I haven't read her feature romance/mystery novel yet but I am into cross-genres so I think this will be something to check out. Synopsis sounds interesting.

That is all for now, next time I will have a new list to look at. I am into books written by self-published authors as you can see and I will be recommending more after I actually read their work. Most of these books can be ordered through your local bookstore or on amazon.com. The last two books are printed using Print-On-Demand technology so you may have a hard time ordering the book from the bookstore, I would recommend Amazon.com or some other service for those books. However, if I had to pick one for the group to start out with, I would say Whippings, Switches and Peach Cobbler.

112-OneOneTwo

I have read Real For Me, Ida Mae and Dipping My spoon. I am almost done reading The Sisters of Theta Phi Kappa. It's all right but the sorority angle was kind of inaccurate and unnecessary.

OneOneTwo · #13 10-29-2001, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

I have read Real For Me, Ida Mae and Dipping My spoon. I am almost done reading The Sisters of Theta Phi Kappa. It's all right but the sorority angle was kind of inaccurate and unnecessary.

Did you like any of them. I am getting ready to purchase Real For Me as soon as I get some money. I have heard alot of Ida Mae and I have talked to Nina Foxx on different occasions so I am
familiar with her and her work.

What will the book be next month so I can get in on the reading?

112-OneOneTwo

CrimsonTide4 · #14 10-29-2001, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OneOneTwo

Did you like any of them. I am getting ready to purchase Real For Me as soon as I get some money. I have heard alot of Ida Mae and I have talked to Nina Foxx on different occasions so I am
familiar with her and her work.

What will the book be next month so I can get in on the reading?

112-OneOneTwo

I really enjoyed both Ida Mae and Real for Me. Dippin My Spoon, I cannot remember the plot but I know it was nothing spectacular. Too formulaic.

Both Ida Mae and Real for Me we re just happened to see so I happened to read but they were both enjoyable reads.

The Original Ape · #15 10-29-2001, 12:15 PM

Well Professor, you asked for it! I have been working on my genealogy for three years now, and it has led me to one book by William Higgens Porter called "The Black Seminoles...". I think all of you will find this book interesting. Let me know what yall think about it.