Let's Talk Books - Page 8

CrimsonTide4 · #**106** 11-11-2002, 08:46 AM

Hello,

I am writing for two reasons. First, I want to thank each and every one of you for all the love and support you have shown me since the beginning of my writing career. There is certainly no way I could have come this far without you. Secondly, I wanted to let you know that my fifth novel, A TASTE OF REALITY, will begin shipping to bookstores December 17th and will arrive sometime between then and January 7, 2003. I will then be starting my tour somewhere around January 14. The tour schedule will be forwarded to you in late December.

The story line centers on racial discrimination in the workplace with subplots exploring gender discrimination, friendship betrayal, and marital infidelity.

Also, If you would like to pre-order your copy, please click on the following link for Amazon.com and do so. Amazon.com: buying info: A Taste of Reality

I do hope to see all of you out on the road, and I look forward to hearing your comments regarding the book once you've had a chance to read it.

Thanks again, and please stay tuned for additional promotion in the coming weeks.

Love and blessings,

Kimberla Lawson Roby

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Book Summary

Kimberla Lawson Roby, the #1 Blackboard Bestselling Author of CASTING THE FIRST STONE and IT'S A THIN LINE, returns with another moving and triumphant novel about a woman who against all odds, almost single-handedly battles the most blatant kind of workplace discrimination--while dealing with a crumbling marriage and a trusted friend's betrayal.

On the surface, Anise seems to have it all: a successful career, a solid marriage, and good friends. But when she applies for a promotion at work, she loses out to a white colleague who isn't nearly as qualified for the job. However, the problem at work is only the beginning of Anise's troubles. After being married for four seemingly blissful years, she discovers that her husband is having an affair. And to make matters worse, her best friend at work is keeping dangerous secrets.

But Anise is no quitter. As brave as she is determined, she reaches deep inside her soul to find the strength and courage to overcome heartbreak and stay her course. Ultimately, she will discover that what is worth having is worth fighting for--in her career, and most importantly in her heart.

With a compelling plot and writing that captures every emotion, A TASTE OF REALITY, is a deeply poignant and unforgettable story.

ykimber · #**107** 11-11-2002, 10:39 AM

Another good book that I just skimmed through at the bookstore was Yo Yo Love by Daaimah S. Poole. She is a young writer (23), the first chapter was like something that could happen on my campus! I think I might have to buy that book also. All these good book not enough money!

yasava · #**108** 11-11-2002, 11:54 AM

Books I've read recently that I enjoyed:

Child of God -- Lolita Files (actually, I like all of her books)
Leslie -- Omar Tyree
The Prodigal Husband -- Jacquelin Thomas
Shame on it all -- Zane
I Know Who Holds Tomorrow -- forgot the name, sorry!

That's all I can think of now. I'm a book junkie, so I won't list everything, it'll be too much.

On the non-fiction side, I'm currently reading Learning While Black by Dr. Janice Hale...so far, so good.

I agree with whoever said that Addicted by Zane was okay. Usually, once I get started on a good book, I don't put it down until it's done. With Addicted, it took me a few days.

Also with Theive's Paradise by EJD, that wasn't as good as the others, too. I usually coast through his books in a day. I had a little trouble getting started with this one. I was a little disappointed b/c I love his writing.

CrimsonTide4 · #**109** 11-11-2002, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by yasava

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow -- forgot the name, sorry!

Francis Ray is the author. I read that and Perfect Timing by Brenda Jackson. Both were good but Brenda has me worried since she actually used WORRIATION!!

-- it is SO NOT A WORD!!

OneOneTwo · #**110** 11-14-2002, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by ykimber
Another good book that I just skimmed through at the bookstore was Yo Yo Love by Daaimah S. Poole. She is a young writer (23), the first chapter was like something that could happen on my campus! I think I might have to buy that book also. All these good book not enough money!

I read this book a year ago when it originally came out. The book was okay because alot of the stuff that Poole mentions in the book actually happens in college. I too am impressed with the fact that she is still a college student (for more reasons than one Crimison

).

I want to read Gettin' Buck Wild: Sex Chronicles II by Zane, but I'm going to have to wait until it comes out in the library or I can buy it used.

I also read After Hours: A Collction of Erotic Writings by Black Men Edited by Robert Flemming. There are short stories featuring Brian Egleston, Brandon Massey, Colin Channler, Kenji Jasper, Earl Sewell and many more. The collection is tight, but on a sensual level (READ: you can read some of the stories to that woman in your life fellas!)

sphinxpoet · #**111** 11-15-2002, 10:39 AM

I have just started reading Michael Baisden's new book 'God's GIft to Women' and it is pretty good so far pick up a copy!

Sphinxpoet

Finally the SPHINXPOET HAS COME BACK TO DELTA CHAT!

9dstpm · #**112** 11-24-2002, 10:52 PM

I just finished reading Never Again, Once More by Mary Morrison. It was pretty good. I have reserved A Taste of Reality at my library and I'm dying to read P.G. County by Connie Briscoe and the Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen Carter. Darn, the library reserve lines are so long, you almost have to reserve a book as soon as you hear about it, and even then you still wait forever to get it!!!! But this is what I have to do b/c I'm too broke to buy all the books that I want to read!!!

ykimber · #**113** 11-25-2002, 09:44 PM

I finished Reading YO Yo Love the other day and I can say that I was asking for more when I got to the end if this book was a series I would probably watch every day!

prospectiverushee · #**114** 12-04-2002, 11:56 PM

I'm reading The Coldest Winter Ever right now. That book is the BOMB! OMG that book is so good. I started it yesterday and I'm about halfway thur it

Gina1201 · #**115** 12-16-2002, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by sphinxpoet
I have just started reading Michael Baisden's new book 'God's GIft to Women' and it is pretty good so far pick up a copy!

Sphinxpoet

Finally the SPHINXPOET HAS COME BACK TO DELTA CHAT!

I read this book over the weekend and it was one of the better books that I have read recently.

stardusttwin · #**116** 12-17-2002, 06:57 PM

You all are so well read and I'll admit I've read almost all of the books you've already mentioned. Have a question - hope to get some help with this.

I mentor a 15 year old girl who loves to read - her foster mother doesn't monitor what she reads she is just happy that she reads (can you see where I'm going with this?)...however I have a BIG problem with some of the books that she reads - I don't want to discourage her but I'm racking my brain to get good books for her to read that are age appropriate (Lord I sound like my mama).
English is her favorite subject but she feels the teacher is picking on her when she corrects her ebonic filled homework (I've seen her work - she is lucky to get the C). I was kind of a nerd in HS so the books I loved as a teen are above her head right now - I'm really looking for suggestions of books preferably from black authors that are not the "flava of the month" romance tales... She's given me a couple of the books she has read..they are good books per se...just not what I think a 15 year old should be reading. To be fair I'll admit I read some books that I probably shouldn't have at that age but there was a definite balance and (I think) there is a big difference between the romance books I read and the graphic nature of some poplular books today.

Any suggestions?

BTW - a couple of pages back someone wrote they did not like The Seasons of Beento Blackbird..I loved that book - most people that said they didn't like the book really didn't like the main character or the subject of polygamy - if you get past the American view of this you will definitely appreciate the way the author lyrically wrote the story.

CrimsonTide4 · #**117** 12-17-2002, 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by stardusttwin

I mentor a 15 year old girl who loves to read - her foster mother doesn't monitor what she reads she is just happy that she reads (can you see where I'm going with this?)...however I have a BIG problem with some of the books that she reads - I don't want to discourage her but I'm racking my brain to get good books for her to read that are age appropriate (Lord I sound like my mama).
English is her favorite subject but she feels the teacher is picking on her when she corrects her ebonic filled homework (I've seen her work - she is lucky to get the C). I was kind of a nerd in HS so the books I loved as a teen are above her head right now - I'm really looking for suggestions of books preferably from black authors that are not the "flava of the month" romance tales... She's given me a couple of the books she has read..they are good books per se...just not what I think a 15 year old should be reading. To be fair I'll admit I read some books that I probably shouldn't have at that age but there was a definite balance and (I think) there is a big difference between the romance books I read and the graphic nature of some poplular books today.

I teach 15 year olds and I recommend the following and my kids do too:

Sharon Draper (BLACK Teacher in Cincinnati)
* Tears of a Tiger
* Forged By Fire
* Romiette and Julio
* Darkness Before Dawn

I also recommend The Coldest Winter Ever -- I have never met anyone who HATED this book.

When I think of more I will be sure to let you know.

sphinxpoet · #**118** 12-27-2002, 11:36 PM

What is up Delta Room. I am now reading "A Man Most Worthy" by Marcus Major and I am enjoying it so far. I think that Marcus Major is a good writer and makes a lot of references to greek life in his books. Go Check out some of his works he is worth the money IMHO!

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SPHINXPOET HAS COME BACK TO GC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOhsoflyDELTA#9 · #**119** 12-30-2002, 11:28 PM

I just finished reading "Black Coffee" by Tracy Price-Thompson and I must say that the book was great...this was Thompson's first novel and I am really impressed with her style and presentation...the dialogue was real and very believable and so were the characters...I was in the military and the book was right on point with the military aspects also...it was two thumbs up all the way around!!!