Peace and blessings.
i have finally gotten around to getting this section of my site together. this is on for all the book lovers out there, both male and female...what you didnt think that a brother would read more than the sports and comic sections? I will read anything but romance novels, sorry but i cant get into them. Other than that im a fiction, non-fiction and sci-fi fan. i have to blame my mother and my aunt for my love of reading. they made me start with the comics and sports sections of the paper. From there it was on to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books. When i became a teenager, it was Iceberg Slim....and its been on since then. so thank you mom and aunt gladys
Im proud to announce that im a reviewer for the RAWSISTAZ Book Club mens section. There is something to be said about the way Men and Women view books. while women might see the strength of a character, Men might see a control freak. so its good and refreshing to see the two sides of the coin. be sure to checkout some of the reviews at RAWSISTAZ
some of my favorite authors (in no certain order)are: Bernice McFadden, J. California Cooper, Michael Baisden, Zane, E. Lynn Harris, Sista Souljah (where is your new book?), Terry McMillan, Carl Weber, Eric Jerome Dickey, Tracey Price-Thompson and Gary Hardwick
some of my favorite books (in no order):The Spook That Sat by the Door, Sugar, the Autobiography of Malcolcm x, the Coldest Winter Ever, Trick Baby, Disappering Acts, Cheaters, Abide With Me, Only the Ball Was White.
Since 1997, i have had the pleasure of meeting or knowing some writers.....i have meet E.Lynn Harris, Eric Jerome Dickey, Roslynn McMillan and Bernice McFadden. Through BLACKBOOKS2, i have the pleasure of calling these writers friends...Zane and Tracy Price-Thompson.
What im reading at the moment:
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
What I Have Finished:
by Shannon Holmes.....i had never read anything by Shannon Holmes but picked this up because it was recommended. Its a gritty story written in the way of the streets. Shannon pulls no punches and is very graphic as he weaves the story of a young sister (Tender) lost in the wild streets of Baltimore. Tender is lead into the world of strippin and is soon caught up in the money that she hopes will fuel her future dreams. But she learns that fast money isnt always good money. Rating: 4.5 out of 5
by Zane....this book was off the flip with its stories of backstabbing and sexual trips that make up the Wolfe Industries. Skyscraper is a page turner! Rating: 4 out of 5
by Zane....once again, Zane lets us have it!! This book is about a sister that living the life of two women in one body. There is the innocent Jonquinette, who is busy trying to live a trouble free life and is Nervous around men. Then there is Jude, the strong one that sees men as nothing but sex objects to be used and thrown away. Jude has done somethings in Jonquinettes life thats has caused pain and lead to the breakup of Jonquinettes parents. Now Jonquinettes believes that she has found love but will the hatefull Jude she herself and ruin things for Jon. Rating: 4 out of 5
Whats next:
I like Mary's writting style and if this book is anything like the other two i have read....whoa!!
Bernice's star just keep rising higher and higher. besides the sister has skills. ummm,B, where is my shout-out in the books,lol.
Cheaters is my favorite. i like his style...even though most people didnt like Thieves Paradise.
After reading Brown Sugar 2, i couldnt pass on 3!
I couldnt do this page without giving shouts out to my people:
Bernice McFadden aka B...my sister its been how long since the meeting on Blackplanet? well, 4 books later and we are still friends. i wish you nothing but success in the future. im glad to be able to call you my friend.
BlackBooks2....a group like no other. i have a great time being a member. its nice to have a place to come and lay my problems down....and get love in return.
we might even talk about a book or two....lol.
Tee...before i get old can i get those books,lol...thanks for all the late-night
chats and the books news. keep my niece and brother-in-law safe! oh yea, take your azz to bed at night,lol...
Marmack...my brother thank you for the emails with words of kindness. even though we both are going through issues....its good to know that someone can share a lil of your pain. who says African-American men dont need a shoulder to cry on from time to time.
Sherrell....i love ya even though you get on my nerves. glad you like the group and are having fun. to think i didnt even know you could read... STL...WHAT!!!
Kotanya...another of the late night chatters, thank you. you are just a "glowing" all the time. i promise to finish up that lil diddy for you real soon. thug lovin...is what ya need!!
Book Clubs or Groups:
This is my favorite bookstore in St.Louis. the owner is Bro. Marcus...someone else that i had to the fam list. writers be sure to check the store out
The home of Zane and all her nassssyness,lol..
Tee C. Royals spot for the sistaz...but there is now a place for the brothers!
This is the home for my sis Linda. she cant type worth nothing but her heart is pure.Ya got to teach the kids!
Nakea...do ya thang sis
Sharon
is an avid reader....enjoy her reviews and links
The name says it all!
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