APOOO’s November 2008 Book List
By APOOO • Nov 2nd, 2008 • Category: Book Club of the Week •
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List below is a list of books that APOOO members plan to read during the month of November. Feel free to join us and read any of them…as someone will be available to discuss them and talk about them with you.
The Ancestors by Brandon Massey, Tananarive Due, L.A. Banks–Phyllis, Beverly
Bite the Bullet [Crimson Blood Novel #2] by L. A. Banks
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
Cross Country by James Patterson Phyllis
The Curse by LA Banks
A Different Kind of Blues by Gwynne Forster–Dera
Don’t Ever Tell- Brian Massey–Sharon (audio book)
Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey Yasmin
The List by Sherri Lewis–Jnette and Jennifer
The Love Child’s Revenge- Nicole Bailey-Williams (APOOO November BOM)
A Mercy by Toni Morrison–Phyllis, Beverly
Midnight: A Gangster Love Story by Sister Souljah
Miss Etta’s Fast House- Victor McGlothin Yasmin, Dera
Object of His Protection by Brenda Jackson–Jeanette
Rhythms of Grace- Marilynn Griffith Yasmin, Dera
Second Chance Baby by AC Arthur–Jeanette
Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon
Stand the Storm- Breena Clarke Lena, Dera
The Story of the Cannibal Woman by Maryse Conde Phyllis, Beverly
Sweetsmoke by David Fuller– Jnette
DISCUSSION QUESTION
What BOOKS from ABOVE, have you read and enjoyed?
What books do you plan to read in NOVEMBER (2008).
Share your list via the comments section.
PS…Please do not leave a comment that is typed in ALL CAPS…WHEN YOU DO THAT IT MEANS THAT YOU’RE SHOUTING AT US…additionally it’s hard to read. 
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The List by Sherri Lewis
Not as good as her first two books. My Soul Cries Out and Dance Into Destiny, but good nevertheless. It’s an eye opener for single sister who are wondering why they are still single and are looking for Mr. Right. Is he right there under you nose? Or could it be that you are just not ready yet? Think about what you can offer. What kind of attributes are on you list. Is you demands so high that you perfect man does not exist.
I already read Brandon Massey’s Don’t Ever Tell and A Different Type of Blues by Forster. Today I’m going to buy The Ancestors and Midnight:Gangster Love.
Jnette…thanks for the heads-up!
Monique share your thoughts regarding Don’t Ever Tell and A Different Type of Blues. Would love to hear what you have to say about them!
I’ve read A Different Kind of Blues and Sweetsmoke. I have spoken highly of Sweetsmoke. ADKOB, it depends on if you like Gwynne Forster’s style. Sharon of APOOO had a good discussion about this book. We felt some instances were inplausible or silly. Forster’s signature is her ability to capture the angst between man and woman.
I have been trying to get to Stand the Storm for the last three months. I am determined to read that and Don’t Ever Tell and of course the BOM, Love Child’s Revenge, which I picked up at the new Borders with my 40% coupon.
Dera´s last blog post..Fall into Fiction 2008
I’ve read Cross Country enjoyed it a lot; Dying for Revenge talked about it with APOOO members and the November BOM, Love Child’s Revenge. Good read and I’m looking forward to discussing it with the group the last week of November.
Dera, look forward to hearing your thoughts on Stand the Storm!
Dang Dera, I was not even thinking that I should have used the 40% coupon for that.
Have not read any of them yet, but I plan to read:
Dying for Revenge – EJD
Midnight – Sis. Souljah
Object of His Protection
Ms. Toni´s last blog post..OOSA Online Book Club gave 4 stars to: It’s Morning
The Ancestors by Brandon Massey, Tananarive Due, L.A. Banks
A Different Kind of Blues by Gwynne Forster
Don’t Ever Tell- Brian Massey
Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey
The Love Child’s Revenge- Nicole Bailey-Williams (APOOO November BOM)
Midnight: A Gangster Love Story by Sister Souljah
Miss Etta’s Fast House- Victor McGlothin
Sweetsmoke – David Fuller
I will be reading the above and have started Dont Ever Tell
Ms. Toni look forward to hearing your book thoughts.
Go Linda, Go Linda!
The books from the list I know for sure I plan to read are:
Cross Country by James Patterson
A Different Kind of Blues by Gwynne Forster
Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey
The List by Sherri Lewis
Midnight: A Gangster Love Story by Sister Souljah
I’ve already read Don’t Ever Tell- Brian Massey
And there are plenty others on the list I am going to look at Amazon for to see what they are all about.
Criss how was Don’t Ever Tell?
I’ve read:
The Cursed- by L.A. Banks
The Object of his Protection-by Brenda Jackson
Second Chance Baby- A.C. Arthur
I will be reading:
Midnight A Gangster Love story ( I was trying to purchase it today to read in the voting line tomorrow)
Laws of Desire-Gwyneth Bolton
Trust In Me-Melanie Schuster
Quade’s Babies- Brenda Jackson
The Shadows by L.A. Banks
Dont remember the name, but the lastest romance by Donna Hill
Hey Susan…hope you can purchase Midnight before tomorrow.
I DEFINATELY PLAN TO READ MIDNIGHT:A GANGSTER LOVE STORY BY SISTER SOULJAH! I’VE TRULY BEEN WAITING A LONG TIME FOR THIS ONE.
DYING FOR REVENGE BY ERIC JEROME DICKEY IS A DOUBLE MUST AS WELL!
LOVE READING AND KNOW THAT THESE BOOKS WILL DELIVER!
CAN’T WAIT TO FLIP THE PAGES!
IF YOUR IN NEW YORK PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO VOTE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ESPECIALLY HARD WORKING YASMIN!
I’ve read the BOM! Yay! But sadly, no others from the list
I just finished “The Story of the Cannibal Woman”
Reading “A Mecy” now
Started “Bite The Bullet ” last night (but put it down until I finish A Mercy.
I thought The Ancestors are not due out until the very end of the month.
I am also planning on reading “The Love Child’s Revenge” this month
Hey Joan…glad you read the BOM and I look forward to discussing it with you.
Beverly what are your final thoughts for The Story of the Cannibal Woman?
I am just about finished with the /Braddock series (Kimani Romance) I just have to read the Object of his Protection by Brenda Jackson. I though the books were good.
So far I have read:
Promises Made- Bernice Layton
Rhythms of Grace- Marilynn Griffith
The Legs Are the Last to Go- Diahann Carroll
I am now reading finally Stand the Storm, then Miss Etta’s Fast House, The Manley Memoirs and Don’t Ever Tell.
Dera´s last blog post..Black Republicans. Who Needs Them?
My reading list for this month is HOR-REE-BLE!!!! I read A Different Kind of Blues and Don’t Ever Tell (audio). Dera and I had a little discussion on ADKoB and we both felt it was silly and just unbelievable. I love reading books by Ms. Forster but this one compared to her other was a different kind of something…LOL!! I have yet to read our BOM and will read MIdnight for December BOM.
Oh know Sharon so sorry to hear this…good news the month isn’t over…hopefully things will pick up.
I read Sherri Lewis’ The List. I thought it was her best book yet. I read it in one sitting and I never do that, I don’t care what book it is.
I read Rhythms of Grace which was pretty heavy, but very good. Different for the author.
I put down Midnight. Life’s just to short to fight my way through that one and I’m not a reviewer, so I don’t have to.
I want to read Oject of His Protection. Don’t have it yet though.
I also want to read really want to read Shameless Hoodwives. Don’t have that one yet, either.
Hey Rhonda…I have yet to hear someone say they like Midnight…sigh.
From the list I read the BOM Love Child’s Revenge. The only books on the list that I plan to read are Midnight (which I’m nervous to read) and Dying For Revenge.
This month I read:
The List by Sherri Lewis
The Object of his Protection by Brenda Jackson
Second Chance, Baby by AC Arthur
Did I read Don’t Ever Tell this month?, I think is was last month!
Rhonda,
I really enjoyed the List by Sherri Lewis, I still think My Soul Cries Out is her best book!!
My Soul Cries Out was an excellent book. Really, hard to top when you come that strong on your first book. I like The List because it’s soooooooooo funny and it’s so Sherri. I love reading a book that makes me laugh out loud. It’s such a treat.
I read:
A Different Kind of Blues
Stand the Storm
Love Child’s Revenge
Dera´s last blog post..My name is Dera and I am a bookaholic
My plan is to read 72 hour hold by Bebe Moore Campbell.