Has anyone read any good books ? - Page 3

Epitome · #31 11-14-2000, 05:39 PM

SkeeBunny:

I couldn't agree with you more. There's something about that whole EJD genre that's not doing it for me.

Have you read "The Intuitionist" by Colson Whitehead? It's an interesting, challenging book by an Af-Am writer. However, I'm making the disclaimer right now that the ending wasn't up to the quality of the rest of the book. So if you read it and don't like it, please don't put me on your list of loony recommenders! lol

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Professor · #32 11-16-2000, 12:09 PM

Frat and Sisters,

I recently read "Milk in My Coffee." I was very surprised and caught off guard totally. As an English major I am normally on top of things. I did not figure out the "true" correlation of the title and characters until the events unfolded. What a powerful message!

A female colleague asked me read All of Me by Venise Berry. She initially stated that I would better understand the dynamics of weight loss/gain and its impact on women emotionally, physically and socially. I have read half of the book and think it is e x c e l l e n t!!!! I highly recommend this book especially for those that struggle with weight loss/gain and developmental issues.

SweetestDiva · #33 05-16-2001, 08:13 PM

I just finished "God Don't Like Ugly" by Mary Monroe, and I have to say that I absolutely loved it. I'm not a crying person, but it had me so emotional I was a little ashamed.

I bought it during finals and had to make myself wait until I was done with exams, but as soon as I got home I finished it in a day and a half. Anybody else read it yet? I'm interested to hear what you thought.

THICKNCHOCLATE · #34 05-18-2001, 02:25 PM

I have also read "God Don't Like Ugly". That book was really good. It made me cry as well. I just felt so sorry that she had to put up with that old man molesting her all those years. And her best friend, whew! she was absolutely scandalous!

CrimsonTide4 · #35 05-18-2001, 03:36 PM

Y'all know I looooooooooove to read. I have read 3 books this week alone and am in the midst of #4.

I really liked GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY. Good Book.

Yo Yo Love by Daaimah Poole (ookay but needs better editing, major character has issues)

Temptation by Victoria Christopher Murray (excellent spiritual fiction)

Satin Doll (2nd time reading, still good)

I am halfway through 4 GUYS and TROUBLE by Marcus Major ( EXCELLENT)

I also agree that 4 the love of money was not good although waaaaaaay better than Flyy Girl. His best 2 me were Single Mom and Sweet St. Louis.

You know that E. Lynn's new book, ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS, will be out in July. EJD has a new one coming out this summer as well.

I just want to know where is SHENESKA JACKSON. She is my homegirl.

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kitten03 · #36 05-18-2001, 05:22 PM

I must interject....

I'm a new fan of current Afro-Am literature. I haven't read half of these books. Soooo..please please please try not to tell what's going on in the book...i want to read them without knowing what's going on first. Sorry...I'm so excited that i have to hit up my library and take out everything you ladies mentioned as being "good"

Also, books are good and bad based on the reaction of the reader. When I read a book that is bad(IMO The Coldest Winter by Sista Souljah), others love it. So it's hard to group someone based on their literary tastes.

As far as good books go in my opinion,
I have to say OPRAH, OPRAH, OPRAH. The systa selects some quality reading material that takes you away or forces you to step outside your comfort zone. I loved "The Poisonwood Bible", started slow but picked up...I cried like a baby at the end.

Happydaysf91 · #37 01-03-2002, 12:17 PM

Sorors,

I was sent this email in regards to a novel by one of our Sorors. If you go to her sight, you will see that she will be at several regional conferences doing book signings. Let's support her:

Hello Soror,
Hope your New Year is off to a wonderful and blessed start. My name is ReShonda Tate Billingsley and I wanted to introduce you to my novel, My Brother's Keeper. It's about three kids that grow up in a dysfunctional family and how it affects them when they become adults. The book has received rave reviews and has been selected as a book-of-the-month for at least 29 book clubs. When you get a moment, please stop by my website at http://www.ReshondaTateBillingsley.com to find out more about the novel. You can also read an excerpt and check out what people are saying on my site. I'm sure if you check it out, you won't be disappointed. The novel is available in area bookstores and on-line at Amazon.com, BN.com and CushCity.com. If you do pick it up, please let me know what you think. Thanks in advance for your support and please, spread the word about the book!

Honeykiss1974 · #38 01-03-2002, 12:57 PM

"What You Owe Me" by Bebe Moore Campbell is an excellent read! It is not your typical" man likes woman, he cheats," story. When I bought it I couldn't put it down. It's about this black and jewish woman trying to start a cosmetic business, but then the jewish woman runs off with the money. The black woman's daughter later on tries to get the cosmetic company back. I really don't think my synopsis is doing it justice, so just check it out.

2DISCRETE4U · #39 01-03-2002, 08:08 PM

Hey Everyone!! I'm new to this forum but wanted to post about the book 'The Coldest Winter Ever' by Sister Souljah. I absolutely loved that book! Although it might be a little (maybe a lot) vulgar for some, I appreciated the realness that was portrayed.
Ok, that's it for now. I'm looking forward to participating in future discussions with all of you!

exquizit · #40 07-26-2002, 05:25 PM

Has anyone heard about his new book "A Love of My Own"?
I was reading Essence magazine and in the month of Aug. they have this book listed on the 28th. I'm curious if it's the next in line from his previous books.

CrimsonTide4 · #41 07-26-2002, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by exquizit
Has anyone heard about his new book "A Love of My Own"?
I was reading Essence magazine and in the month of Aug. they have this book listed on the 28th. I'm curious if it's the next in line from his previous books.

hmmmmm I see you have not read this http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...threadid=5960. . . checlk out page 2 and 3.

justconvinced08 · #42 07-26-2002, 10:45 PM

hey all,

I am a really big Eric Jerome Dickey fan...my favorite being "Cheaters"...I am reading his new one, "theive's paradise"....i don't know how i feel about it yet but i will let you know when i finish!!! i really like Dickey's characters and he is the only man i know he can write female dialouge so REAL...

well here is my book reccomendations....

Between Lovers--EJD
anything EJD!!! (except liar's game & milk in my coffee)

The Coldest Winter Ever- -Sista soulja

what looks like crazy on an ordinary day--Pearl Cleage

Lil Mama's Rules--Sheneska Jackson

has anyone read "Good Peoples" by Marcus Major???....cuz if you didn't....DON'T!!!! pathetic overly sensitive guy swooning over a pathetic hard edge woman...w/ BAD dialouge!!!

...i'll keep you guys posted because i read like crazy during the summer!!!!

now you've gotten .08 cents by just 2 convinced

CrimsonTide4 · #43 07-26-2002, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by justconvinced08
has anyone read "Good Peoples" by Marcus Major???....cuz if you didn't....DON'T!!!! pathetic overly sensitive guy swooning over a pathetic hard edge woman...w/ BAD dialouge!!!

I did not like Good Peoples but I loved his 2nd book 4 Guys, A Girl and Trouble.

justconvinced08 · #44 07-27-2002, 02:13 PM

yeah i did like "4Guys and Trouble" much better!!! but i think that he should have unfolded the plot w/ bunches and mike quicker!!! and had a more developed story line w/ Ibn and Tiffany!!!

lil_sunshine · #45 07-28-2002, 11:12 PM

Since the summer began (actually, about a month before), I've been reading different books. The books I've read so far are:

1. Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word by Randall Kennedy (good book; he really did his research) There's an interesting anecdote about Tiger Woods which may explain why he wants to be referred to as a Cablinasian....
2. Sister, Sister by EJD (great read!!! )
3. Milk in My Coffee by EJD (good read)
4. Liar's Game by EJD (good read, but didn't like the ending)

I just bought three more books from the Black Arts Festival in ATL. They are:

1. Cheaters by EJD
2. Beloved by Toni Morrison
3. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (read it already; excellent read)

Books I enjoy reading over & over are:

1. The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
2. Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan
3. Mama by Terry McMillan (I LMAO each time I read it)
4. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
5. Sister, Sister by EJD
6. Sula by Toni Morrison (some of the characters are funny!)

Those are my rays of sunshine. Until next time, people!!!