Archive for December, 2011

When She Woke by Hilary Jordan

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: Book Review 2011

Hannah Payne’s life has been devoted to church and family. But after she’s convicted of murder, she awakens in a new body to a nightmarish new life. She finds herself lying on a table in a bare room, covered only by a paper gown, with cameras broadcasting her every move to millions at home, for whom observing new Chromes–criminals whose skin color has been genetically altered to match the class of their crime–is a sinister form of entertainment.



In the Mirror by Odessa Rose

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: Book Review 2011, General

Jasmine Falls was in love with Daniel Roberts. Daniel was her patient and from the moment she saw him, she knew he was the one. Her friend, Candy, tried to convenience her that she deserved someone better; someone who would love her unconditionally. Her parents wanted her to be happy but they could not understand [...]



Lost for Words by Margaret Brown

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: General

Lost for Words is a memoir of personal hurts, accepting lost and having the courage to move on. It’s a testament of raw emotions.



Sight by T. R. Braxton

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: Book Review 2011

Young Nathan Walker performs feats with his mind that normal humans can’t fathom, feats that drain his mind and body. His ability is instrumental in keeping his father, an early twentieth century civil rights activist, from harm. Tragedy strikes when Nathan’s fear of his own power causes him to turn away from it. In the wake of that tragedy, Nathan focuses his vast and frightening capabilities on revenge. He will not stop until vengeance is his, even if he must sacrifice himself to obtain it.



The Vain Girl by Cindy William Newsome

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: Book Review 2011

Petrified of a family generational curse, tormented by a love-driven sin, Marloe Vain seeks revenge. Sworn to celibacy after her betrothed, Lawson James, breaks her heart, every suitor thereafter must pay.



I’m Not God I’m Just a Woman by Shevelle Ford

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: Book Review 2011

Wearing many hats is not easy! Having to be wife, mother, sister, confidant, cheerleader, housekeeper, errand-girl, teacher, nurse, and whomever or whatever our loved ones need us to be can be quite overwhelming. How do we keep our sanity in the midst of it all?



December 2011 African American Book Releases

By • Dec 8th, 2011 • Category: New Releases

DECEMBER 2011 Daughter of the Game II by Kai Forever Soul Ties by Vanessa Griggs The Loom by Shella Gullus Love in Play by Zuri Day Money Never Sleeps by Tu-Shonda Whitaker Ran Away by Barbara Hambly Ruthless by Sheila Goss The Saddle Club by Anya Nicole Twelve Gates to the City by Daniel Black [...]