Archive for December, 2009

January 2010 Book Releases

By APOOO • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: New Releases

JANUARY 2010 187 Iz An Art by Mikal H. El-Amin Be Careful What You Pray For by Kimberla Lawson Roby Big Girls Do Cry by Carl Weber Blue Orchard by Jackson Taylor Crushed Ice by Eric Pete Damaged by Kia DuPree The Doctor’s Private Visit by AlTonya Washington Drama High:  Culture Clash by L. Divine [...]



2010 Book Releases

By APOOO • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: Weekly Recommendations

Sharing some of the books on my 2010 reading list…of course this is subject to change you know.



Book of the Week–Secrets and Lies by Rhonda McKnight

By APOOO • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: Book of the Week

Faith and Jonah Morgan would be considered the ideal couple. Jonah is a well-known pediatric cardiologist and Faith is a stay-at-home mom. After 10 years of marriage, Faith has a feeling that something is terribly wrong. Secrets and Lies by Rhonda McKnight take readers on an emotional ride of trust, faith and love.



Soul on Fire by Skyy Banks

By APOOO • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

Not until Dana Montgomery has retreated into the emotional shelter of various unavailable men, ruined a marriage, and jeopardized a friendship does she look inward to find the source of her self-destructive behavior.



On the ‘Net with Author Denise Turney

By APOOO • Dec 30th, 2009 • Category: Author of the Week

Denise Turney is the author of the books Long Walk Up, Portia, Love Has Many Faces, Spiral and Love Pour Over Me (due out early 2010). Denise is also the host of popular radio show Off The Shelf, the founder of Book Lovers Haven Network and the editor of the Book Lover Haven Newsletter.



Family Pictures by Rachel Berry

By Jennifer Coissiere • Dec 30th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

A saga about two women bonded by blood but tainted by too many secrets. Journey through the lives of young Regal, a single mother; and her older aunt Emma Jean; a woman whose soul is battered. Join these women as they live, learn, and love through their challenges, celebrations, and the relationships of the people they call family.



Forsaken by Vanessa Miller

By Donnica Copeland • Dec 29th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

Since the age of twenty-two, when he prayed for God to keep him out of prison, JT knew he would preach the gospel. Bishop Turner makes it possible; but there are strings attached, and now JT isn’t sure he can stay tied down.



Enjoying My Winter Vacation by Rambling Raven

By Raven • Dec 29th, 2009 • Category: Rambling Raven

Enjoying My Winter Vacation by Rambling Raven I am in the last week of my Christmas vacation and I am going to enjoy every last minute of it, come hell or high water. I spent an entire week with my family for Christmas, and although I love them dearly, I am glad to be back [...]



Coming Attractions

By APOOO • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: APOOO Features

Okay, so the objective is to come up with my favorite (Top 10) books of the past decade. Hmmm…I’m still working on that list, but so far I’ve come up with my long list. Check it out.



Tender to His Touch by Adrianne Byrd

By Sharel Gordon-Love • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009

Hollington Homecoming Queen Beverly Turner is pulling out all the stops for her ten-year reunion. The trendy designer’s first order of business is to let loose and have some fun. And her wish just might come true when she meets Lucius Gray. The hunky, high-powered Atlanta attorney is looking for the same thing she is: a sexy fling with no strings.