Let's Talk Books - Page 3

novella000 · #31 11-04-2001, 12:38 PM

...is an excellent read!!!!! I just finished it.
I will be reading more of Ms. Files' work SOON!

CrimsonTide4 · #32 02-16-2002, 06:55 PM

Pledge Brothers
by Walter "Big Walt" Anderson

Book Description
Inspired by actual events -- Pledge Brothers is a shocking tell-all book about friends that possess a burning desire to pledge a glorified fraternity. Willie Thompson bonds and embraces friendship with four guys (Harry, Noble, Timothy and Nick). Initially, Harry is the only one to get accepted to pledge the fraternity then he betrays his friends. The fraternity eventually opens its doors to Willie and the others due to Harry's whim, which is to make his ex-friends suffer. The Pledges survive the first night of living HELL, followed by weeks of unexplainable horror, all while encompassing a humorous aspect at times.

CrimsonTide4 · #33 02-16-2002, 07:05 PM

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Originally posted by treblk
Has anyone read any books by Zane.
I keep seeing her/him (not sure gender) every where I go, and I don't know anything him/her.

I read Addicted by Zane this past month for my book club. Zane is a woman. The Sigma Gamma Rho forum started a thread about it this morning I believe.

Also here is her newest book called Shame on It All:
Book Description
If you have ever observed the behavior of a close friend or family member and wanted to scream out "Shame on you!" then Shame On It All is the novel for you. Harmony, Bryce and Lucinda a.k.a. Lucky Whitfield are sisters in the truest sense of the word. They argue and they get on each other's nerves but when it comes down to the wire, they are extremely protective of one another. Shame On It All is a dramady about their adventures, their friendships, their love lives, and their outlooks on situations facing the majority of African-American women in today's society.

Jam-packed with unpredictable, unbelievable, and just downright crazy situations with a few surprising twists thrown in for good measure, Shame On It All is as wild as they come.

At a time when much of African American fiction has fallen into formulas and mediocrity, Zane has lifted the bar of literary standards again with this insightful, often hilarious work, which showcases her talent for satire, irony, penetrating analysis and downright hijinks. The sista can write! This book is a complete departure from her earlier efforts and one that should bring her the notoriety she so deserves. If you loved Addicted, then Shame On It All will give you a whole different view of this woman's immense talent.
Robert Fleming
Author of Wisdom Of The Elders and The African American Writer's Handbook

CrimsonTide4 · #34 02-17-2002, 07:10 PM

These are new releases for the months of November through February.

November New Releases
1. The Harris Family by R. M. Johnson
2. Joy by Victoria Christopher Murray
3. Meeting of the Waters by Kim McLarin
4. Red on a Rose by Patricia Jones

December New Releases
1. Bittersweet by Freddie Lee Johnson III
2. Color of Justice by Gary Hardwick
3. Colored Sugar Water by Venise Berry

January New Releases
1. Black Coffee by Tracey Price-Thompson
2. The Fall of Rome by Martha Southgate
3. Satisfy My Soul by Colin Channer

February New Releases
1. Hit Time by Ardella Garland (Soror Yolanda Joe's pen name)
2. Say You Need Me by Kayla Perrin
3. Shackling Water by Adam Mansbach
4. This Bitter Earth by Bernice L. McFadden
5. When Twilight Comes by Gwynne Forster

mccoyred · #35 02-19-2002, 09:30 AM

This book had me on the floor! The crazy situations and even crazier sistas. There is a lot of profanity and very explicit sexual situations but I would recommend it.

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

I read Addicted by Zane this past month for my book club. Zane is a woman. The Sigma Gamma Rho forum started a thread about it this morning I believe.

Also here is her newest book called Shame on It All:
Book Description
If you have ever observed the behavior of a close friend or family member and wanted to scream out "Shame on you!" then Shame On It All is the novel for you. Harmony, Bryce and Lucinda a.k.a. Lucky Whitfield are sisters in the truest sense of the word. They argue and they get on each other's nerves but when it comes down to the wire, they are extremely protective of one another. Shame On It All is a dramady about their adventures, their friendships, their love lives, and their outlooks on situations facing the majority of African-American women in today's society.

Jam-packed with unpredictable, unbelievable, and just downright crazy situations with a few surprising twists thrown in for good measure, Shame On It All is as wild as they come.

At a time when much of African American fiction has fallen into formulas and mediocrity, Zane has lifted the bar of literary standards again with this insightful, often hilarious work, which showcases her talent for satire, irony, penetrating analysis and downright hijinks. The sista can write! This book is a complete departure from her earlier efforts and one that should bring her the notoriety she so deserves. If you loved Addicted, then Shame On It All will give you a whole different view of this woman's immense talent.
Robert Fleming
Author of Wisdom Of The Elders and The African American Writer's Handbook

CrimsonTide4 · #36 02-20-2002, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

3. Hand Me Down Heartache by Tajuana "TJ" Butler

I read this back in the November/December era. This is a sequel to SORORITY SISTERS but focuses less on the sorority aspect and more on finding work after graduation from college

and family issues/secrets. Good work SF Tajuana!!

brainzandbeauty · #37 02-21-2002, 04:21 PM

Hello Sorors and Sisterfriends....

Politics intrigue me and most, if not all of the books I own are politically-oriented. There is a new book out that I would like all of you to take a look at....

It's called Stupid White Men by Michael Moore.

I don't know if you are familiar with his work but he is constantly calling our attention to corporate corruption and the stranglehold companies have on our political process.

He specifically mentions ENRON, of course. Hope you check it out.

CrimsonTide4 · #38 02-23-2002, 04:31 PM

Today I was in Media Play for Triple Replay and wanted to buy my BOONDOCKS books but alas they were out.

However, CEDRIC the ENTERTAINER has a book called GROWN @$$ MAN that I purchased. Don't know when I will get to read it -- certainly not tonight but oh well.

delph998 · #39 02-27-2002, 07:54 PM

I love to read and I could name tons of books, but will just name the ones that I've read recently. Yesterday I started and finished "Here and Now" by Kimberla Lawson Roby. She's a wonderful author! She has also written "Casting the First Stone" and that book is definitely a page turner. You will not be bored AT ALL!! Today I read and finished "Satin Doll" by Karen E. Quinones Miller. The book is great.

CrimsonTide4 · #40 02-27-2002, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by delph998
I love to read and I could name tons of books, but will just name the ones that I've read recently. Yesterday I started and finished "Here and Now" by Kimberla Lawson Roby. She's a wonderful author! She has also written "Casting the First Stone" and that book is definitely a page turner. You will not be bored AT ALL!! Today I read and finished "Satin Doll" by Karen E. Quinones Miller. The book is great.

KIMBERLA LAWSON ROBY is the WOOOOOOO MAN!!

She is also a WOMAN of DEEEEEEEELTA SIIIIIIIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Her other books FYI --
1. Behind Closed Doors
2. Here and Now
3. Casting the First Stone
4. It's A Thin Line

FYI -- several book threads on GC in DST and I have listed a lot of books that I have read and others have done the same so if you need some reading material, we have tons for you.

Mz. Sports Luva · #41 02-28-2002, 12:23 AM

I recently finished reading Married Men, by Carl Weber.

Not sure when it was released, but it was GREAT!!!! I highly recommend it!

CrimsonTide4 · #42 02-28-2002, 12:30 AM

I am starting Married Men tonight for our book club discussion on SAturday.

Mz. Sports Luva · #43 02-28-2002, 12:34 AM

You are ABSOLUTELY going to love this book.

Lemme know what you think about it.

delph998 · #44 02-28-2002, 06:56 PM

See, I thought I had read all of her books, when I finished Here and Now. But I've never read Behind Closed Doors...which means that I have to get on the good foot and buy that ASAP! And she's a Delta?! That's why I love her books so!!!! Work it out Soror! And thank Crimson for informing me of such pertinent information.

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

KIMBERLA LAWSON ROBY is the WOOOOOOO MAN!!

She is also a WOMAN of DEEEEEEEELTA SIIIIIIIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Her other books FYI --
1. Behind Closed Doors
2. Here and Now
3. Casting the First Stone
4. It's A Thin Line

FYI -- several book threads on GC in DST and I have listed a lot of books that I have read and others have done the same so if you need some reading material, we have tons for you.

CrimsonTide4 · #45 02-28-2002, 10:48 PM

FYI
http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...ighlight=books