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APOOO is an online author and reader community dedicated to advancing African American literature. Our mission is to expose readers of all ages to a good book in any genre; to support African American authors, books, literary events and bookclubs; to provide marketing resources, tools and tips to authors; and, to promote literacy within the African American community.
{More»} Author of the Week
Gwyneth Bolton »
Gwyneth has a BA and an MA in English/Creative Writing and a Ph.D. in English/Composition and Rhetoric. She teaches classes in writing and women’s studies at the college level. She has won several awards for her romance novels, including five Emma Awards and the Romance In Color Reviewer’s Choice award for new author of the year.
Book of the Week
Song Yet Sung by James McBride »
APOOO Reviewer Michelle McKinney says that McBride touches on the past, present, and future of our racially divided country. Song Yet Sung has a lyrical style that runs the full range of emotions and shows the complexity of the human spirit. This wonderfully written work will strike a chord with readers.
Book Club of the Week
HEAD OF THE CLASS with APOOO»
During the month of September, APOOO will salute and profile African American book clubs. Come join us and ‘rep’ your book club. Prizes will be given to the best ‘repped’ book club. For more information, contact me today.
Motivational Monday
Triumphant Tuesday
The Warmest Wednesday
Tell It Like It Tis Thursday
Free Flow Friday
APOOO Talk Radio
Yellow Moon by Jewell Parker Rhodes»
Tune in to the APOOO Books Radio Show, Sunday, August 10th, 2008 at 6:00 PM EST to listen to Sherri Lewis discuss her latest release, Dance Into Destiny, with host, Yasmin Coleman, and the APOOO Books listeners.
APOOO Features
Meet Motown Review Book Club»
APOOO Welcomes Motown Review Book Club! Come out and find out how this group has stayed together for 10 years and continues to keep going…just like the energizer bunny and Timex watches!
Virtual Book Tours
Against All Odds Tour Winners»
The way is over! APOOO is happy to announce the winners of the Against All Odd Tour. Thanks to everyone who followed the tour, and congratulation to the winners.
Book Review
Got by D»
Sometimes when you have high objectives and expectations and desire a quality product, you have to walk away in order to do it right and your way. That’s exactly what Kenji Jasper did so that he could give readers the best possible urban fiction tales that he could craft without worrying about whether or not his publisher would like his works.
Book Trailer
Searchable WhereAbouts by Tinisha Nicole Johnson»
The story of Rahkel Williams who’s trying to unravel the mysterious murder of her beloved uncle. However, after finding clues into his life, she wonders what secret life her uncle may have been living. After meeting private investigator, Darrin Miller, she sets out to find answers, including a new love interest. And she also finds herself running for her life, in this novel about lies, deception and a hidden family secret. Read an excerpt at the authors site: www.TinishaNicoleJohnson.com
Weekly Recommendations
Week of August 31, 2008–APOOO’s Book Recommendations»
APOOOs book recommendations for this week–something a little different. Check out the 17 books I plan to read before the end of the year. Come join me and read one a week with me.
