What are you reading? - Page 3

Shelacious · #31 10-17-2001, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by PrettyKitty

Losing the Race by McWhorter

Pretty,
How was this book? He is a professor a CAL, and I saw him in an interview. I thought his initial points were valid, although his solutions were trite and didn't lend themselves to practical deployment, which is the critical component necessary to sell his proposition.

All,

Has anyone used www.blackexpressions.com? What are some other good general book clubs to join, if any? I have more time to read fiction now, and want to take advantage!

shannieglass · #32 10-17-2001, 03:53 PM

Shelacious,

Blackexpressions is pretty decent..though there are times that they take a while sending the books that you order. That is a rare occurrence though. You should join, they have a pretty good membership special going..some of the books are reasonable.

Azul · #33 10-21-2001, 12:59 AM

I just finished The Wind Done Gone.

PrettyKitty · #34 10-21-2001, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Shelacious

Pretty,
How was this book? He is a professor a CAL, and I saw him in an interview. I thought his initial points were valid, although his solutions were trite and didn't lend themselves to practical deployment, which is the critical component necessary to sell his proposition.

I am still stuck on Bebe Moore Campbell's book...I think I might have to skip her and move on to Nathan McCall...the story is taking waaaaaaay too long to pick up

shannieglass · #35 10-22-2001, 04:39 PM

New book on my plate..

Girl, get your money straight: A sister's guide to healing your bank account and funding your dreams in 7 simple steps by Glinda Bridgforth

DOVE1920 · #36 10-22-2001, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by Azul
I just finished The Wind Done Gone.

How was that? I know there was a big hoopla over it regarding copyright stuff.

GiggyZ · #37 10-23-2001, 08:51 AM

I just finished "Any Way the Wind Blows" by E. Lynn Harris. Now I am reading "The Sisters of Theta Phi Kappa" by Kayla Perrin (sp).

DOVE1920 · #38 10-23-2001, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by GiggyZ
I just finished "Any Way the Wind Blows" by E. Lynn Harris. Now I am reading "The Sisters of Theta Phi Kappa" by Kayla Perrin (sp).

I just finished the Sisters of TPK and I didn't really understand why it had that title. The story didn't really have anything to do with a sorority.

There seems to be a lot of books floating around now about greek life. I saw a list of more in the issue of Essence with Ananda on the cover.

aprilzeta · #39 10-24-2001, 01:04 AM

I'm currently reading, "Any Way The Wind Blows." I can't read this book fast enough. I can't wait to see how it ends.

blueberi1920 · #40 10-24-2001, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by aprilzeta
I'm currently reading, "Any Way The Wind Blows." I can't read this book fast enough. I can't wait to see how it ends.

I know how you feel, I stayed up late to finish the book. ( If only I was the same way for my readings for class )
I can't believe Ava!

lil_sunshine · #41 10-24-2001, 06:17 PM

I'm not really reading anything right now that's not school related, but I've read:

1. The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
2. Mama by Terry McMillan
3. Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan
4. Jonah's Gourd Vine by Zora Neale Hurston
5. Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston
6. Their Eyes Are Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (I'll be reading it again for one of my classes)
7. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
8. Gather Together in My Name by Maya Angelou
9. Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry like Christmas by Maya Angelou

That's all for now. Just to let you know, if you haven't read any of these books, definitely do so. They're all good.

aprilzeta · #42 10-26-2001, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by blueberi1920

I know how you feel, I stayed up late to finish the book. ( If only I was the same way for my readings for class )
I can't believe Ava!

Soror, I was reading on the job trying to finish this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The ending was optimistic...I just hope that Basil, Yancey, and Bart have learned their lessons for good.

Special1920 · #43 10-26-2001, 10:58 PM

I just finished Sorority Sisters. It was ok, I'll recommend for a young lady entering college, but it was a little juvenile for me.

#1 Leading Lady · #44 10-31-2001, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by PrettyKitty
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!

I just finished The Coldest Winter Ever and I could not put it down. This has been one of the best books I have come across in awhile. You GCers are the best book critics. Keep the list coming!

CrimsonTide4 · #45 11-03-2001, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by DOVE1920

I just finished the Sisters of TPK and I didn't really understand why it had that title. The story didn't really have anything to do with a sorority. There seems to be a lot of books floating around now about greek life. I saw a list of more in the issue of Essence with Ananda on the cover.

This was one of her better books but that sorroity angle could have been eliminated and still have a story. Some of her terminology was "off" and the sorority call was

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I too find it interesting that there is this upspring of sorority books. This book could have simply been about 4 close friends from college but I guess when you throw in that sorority angle, you add an additional angle into your consumer market. Had I known, it would have been a library check out.

I am glad I am not the only one who felt this way.

I have included the link to some new books that are out that I posted in DST forum if anyone is interested in new reads:
http://www.greeksource.com/gcforums/...threadid=11349