Good Reading

Miss_Ambitious #9 · #1 07-17-2000, 03:23 PM

Hey Sorors,

I have not been busy lately, and I wanted to do something that I haven't done in a long time--read a good book. I love novels like He Said/She Said and other African American novels.

If you all have read some exciting books lately, let me know!

Sisterly Yours,
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Diva6 · #2 07-17-2000, 04:28 PM

I have to recommend "Whatever Happened to Daddy's Little Girl" by Jonetta Rose Barras. This book explores the impact of fatherlessness has on Black woman. This book is very deep! I would recommend any woman who grew up in a single parent household to read this book. I have had trouble getting through this book b/c it really causes you to reflect upon how you grew up and how this affects your personal relationships with men. I have to say again, very deep!

CrimsonTide4 · #3 07-18-2000, 07:08 AM

Hello Soror,
I read a lot so I am just going to give you some of my favorite authors before I dash to teach America's youth that READING is FUNdamental.

1. ERic Jerome Dickey
2. Franklin White
3. SHeneska Jackson
4. Connie Briscoe
5. Rosalyn McMillan
6. Diane McKinney Whetstone
7. THE COLDEST WINTER EVER by Sistah Souljah

Later on tonight, I will try to drop you a lot more titles and authors. EJD is my FAVORITE AUTHOR, his books are (in order): Sister, Sister, Friends and Lovers (MY FAVORITE), Milk in My Coffee, Cheaters, and Liar's GAme.

TA TA 4 NOW!!!

CrimsonTide4 · #4 07-18-2000, 07:10 AM

Oops forgot one,
LOlita Files (Scenes of a Sistah and Getting to the Good part)

Yolanda Joe (A SOROR!!!, author of He Said, She Said, Bebe's By Golly Wow, Falling leaves of Ivy, This just in)

Kimberla Lawson Roby ( i love her book HERE AND NOW, she has 2 others)

thatgirl · #5 07-18-2000, 09:30 AM

Bebe Moore Campbell writes some great stuff as well.

sparkles · #6 07-18-2000, 10:51 AM

I just purchased 'Friends and Lovers' by Eric Jerome Dickey, and I can't wait until I have the time to sit down and read more!

A friend suggested it to me, and at first I was skeptical - but this book is good. I have read half in two days, and hopefully I will finish it tonight.

CrimsonTide4 - Should I have read sister sister first?? Do his books have recurrent characters (or whatever you call them) like that?

sparkles

DirectorDST99 · #7 07-18-2000, 10:52 AM

For those who are interested in relationship, moreso the way to have Christian relationships with the opposite sex...read:

1. Knights in Shining Armour by "Bunny" Wilson

2. I Kissed Dating Goodbye by I think his name is John Harris..Harris I know is the last name

3. Choosing God's Best by Dr. Rannaukar (check the spelling)

I kissed dating goodbye in February 2000!

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CrimsonTide4 · #8 07-18-2000, 05:07 PM

Yes he does have recurring characters but AFTER you read Friends and LOVERS, go back and read Sister Sister.

FYI, FRiends and Lovers is on its way to MOVIE LAND!!! I actually emailed EJD to tell him who should star in his movie!!! LOL

E. Lynn Harris is wonderful. It took me a while but I am going to get his new one today.

BEbe Moore Campbell is an absolute must. She has written YOUR BLUES AIN'T LIKE MINE, BROTHERS AND SISTERS and SINGING IN THE COMEBACK CHOIR.

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Roni · #9 07-18-2000, 06:04 PM

Not A Day Goes By - by E. Lynn Harris is available on amazon.com I ordered mine today and the Audio Tape is available too.

sparkles · #10 07-18-2000, 07:53 PM

CrimsonTide4 -

I am going to get "Sister, Sister" right after I finish "Friends and Lovers", which won't take me too long

When will this movie be hitting the theaters? Has production already started? I can't really think of any black male actors that would be good for the male roles.

By the way, I am not a member of any BGLO.

sparkles

CrimsonTide4 · #11 07-18-2000, 10:34 PM

Hi SF Sparkles.

All i know is it is in production. I told him I would love to see Regina King (227, Enemy of the State, Poetic Justice) cast as Shelby. FOr Tyrel, I want MORRIS CHESTNUT or OMAR EPPS!!!

MOCHA · #12 07-18-2000, 11:04 PM

I started reading Eric Jerome Dickey's books approx a month ago (a friend suggested I read Sister, Sister). I have read three of his books within the last month. I enjoy his writing style. I am now in the process of reading Liar's Game.
Has anyone read Mothers & Sons? I beleive Eric Jerome Dickey collaborated with another author on this book.

MaMaBuddha · #13 07-19-2000, 12:38 AM

i have three words to say...

E. Lynn Harris....

i believe he has five books out..

Invisible Life

And this too Shall Pass

If this world were mine

Just as I am

Abide with me

and the brand new one:

Not a day goes by

E. Lynn Harris' book deal with heterosexual and homosexual and even bisexuality. All i have to say is his books are the bomb.

chek out his website: http://www.elynnharris.com

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naturalrose · #14 03-21-2007, 04:00 PM

I am in the process of reading "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison it is a good book so far... Does anyone have any suggestions for inspirational books for African American women?