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Sunday Salon, April Rewind and May Fast Forward

APOOO — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:44:01 +0000

Rewind/Fast Forward List

Rewind/April 2009 Reads (10 books)

35. African American Heiress by Angela DeMola
36. Hand of God by Kotanya Kimbrough
37. The Shack by William Young–5.0 (Top 10 Read)
38. Sisters and Husbands by Connie Briscoe
39. Rush Home Road by Lori Larsen
40. Ex-Terminator by Suzetta Perkins
41. Life is Short But Wide by J. California Cooper
42. Love and Other Natural Disasters
43. Lady Jasmine by Victoria Christopher Murray (June 2009 Release; I read an ARC)
44. One Ain’t Enough by Mo Flames

MOST FAVORITE–The Shack by Wm. Paul Young

LEAST FAVORITES: Fortunately April was a good reading month but there were a couple of books that made me scratch my head: The Ex-Terminator by Suzetta Perkins and Love and Other Natural Causes.

Fast Forward/May 2009:

The After Wife by Lexi Davis–3.5
Another Kind of Bliss by Bettye Griffin
Par for the Curse by Toyi Ward

Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead

When We Were One by Zaji

Murder, Mayhem and a Fine Man by Claudia Maur
The Things We Do For Love by Xavier Knight
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love by JJ Murray

(hmmm there’s more…just can’t think of the titles right now)

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African American Books APOOO BookClub is Reading During the Month of April 2009

APOOO — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:08:41 +0000

Some 2009 releases (and other books) that APOOO book club members are reading. As you can see our list is pretty eclectic and diverse. Come join us and discuss them.

African American Heiress by Angela DeMola-Marcano

The Bishop’s Daughter by Tiffany Warren

Breakthrough – Gwen Ifill

The Color of Lightning – Paulette Jiles

Divas of Duchess by Erica-Faye Nicole Williams

God Only Knows by Xavier Knight

Freedom’s Fight – Gary Phillips

Hand of God by Kotanya Kimbrough

The Help by Kathyrn Stockett

Illusions by Wanda Campbell

The King’s Rifle – Biyi Bandele

The Lotus Blossom Chronicles Book 3

Lovers and Liars by Teri Denine

A Mercy by Toni Morrison

Mudbound – Hillary Jordan

The Next Best Thing by Deidre Berry

A New Kind of Bliss by Bettye Griffin

Par for the Curse by Toyi Ward

Red Light, Green Light by Margaret Johnson Hodges

Reflections of a Quiet Storm by Patricia Blackwell

Rush Home Road – Lori Hansens

Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead

Schae’s Story by Angelia Menchan

The Shack by Wm. Paul Young

The Ties That Bind by Bertice Berry

Up at the College by Michelle Andrea Bowen

Where Loves Comes Around – Victoria Wells-

What are you reading doing the month of April?

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African American Books APOOO BookClub is Reading During the Month of March 2009

APOOO — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:39:44 +0000

Some 2009 releases that APOOO book club members are reading. Come join us and discuss them.

Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey
The After Wife by Lexi Davis
Basketball Jones- E. Lynn Harris
The Bishop’s Daughter by Tiffany Warren
The Black Girl Next Door by Jennifer Baszile
Bring on the Blessings- Beverly Jenkins
The Company We Keep by Mary Monroe
Deadly Charm by Claudia Mair Burney
Go, Tell Michelle
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me by Gwyneth Bolton

Illusions by Wanda Campbell
Life Is Short But Wide by J. California Cooper
The List by Sherri Lewis
The Long Fall by Walter Mosley
More Single Mama Drama by Kayla Perrin
Motif by Teisha Bourne
Office Politics by Wilma Brockington
Secret Daughter- June Cross
Singing in a Song by Crystal Rhodes
The Someday List by Stacy Hawkins Adams
The Long Fall by Walter Mosley
Resue Me – Farrah Rochon
That Devil’s No Friend of Mine by J. D. Mason
The Ties that Bind- Bertice Berry

Too Much of a Good Thing by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Triangular Road- Paule Marshall
Two Rivers by T. Greenwood
The Ultimate No No by Tamika Newhouse

Up to No Good by Carl Weber
What Doesn’t Kill You by DeBerry & Grant
Where There’s Smoke by Terra Little

What are you reading doing the month of March?

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Sunday Salon, February Rewind and March Fast Forward

APOOO — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:41:57 +0000

Rewind/Fast Forward List

Rewind/February 2009 Reads (15 books)

9. Sticks and Stones by Eric Pete–4.0
10. Where There’s Smoke by Terra Little–4.0/4.5
11. Not Even If You Begged by Francis Ray–3.0
12. Lovers and Liars by Denine–3.5/4.0
13. Up to No Good by Carl Weber–3.5
14. Deadly Charms by Claudia Mair–3.5
15. Triptych by Wanda Coakley-Thompson–3.0
16. The Ties That Bind by Bertice Berry–3.0
17. Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins–3.5/4.0
18. The January Girl by Goldie Taylor–3.5
19. Up All Night by Delilah Dawson–3.0
20. Secrets of a Sinner by Yolanda Tonder–4.0
21. Basketball Jones by E. Lynn Harris–4.0
22. Caring What People Think by Daphne Robinson–3.5
23. The Air Between Us by Deborah Johnson–3.0

MOST FAVORITE–Where There’s Smoke by Terra Little

To find out why, CLICK HERE.

LEAST FAVORITE –I didn’t really have one least favorite books. There were several that didn’t really stand out from the crowd, but they were still enjoyable reads at that moment.

Fast Forward/March 2009:

24. That Devil’s No Friend of Mine by J. D. Mason–4.0; Comes out on March 17th. Recommend to fans of Mason and new readers a like. It’s a really good read with lots of twists and turns and characters that will keep you wondering what will they do next.
25. Illusions by Wanda Campbell–4.0
26. Triangular Road by Paule Marshall–3.0
27. The Company We Keep by Mary Monroe–Currently Reading.
28. Finding Me by Darnella Ford
29. The Shack by William Young
Up at the College by Andrea Bowens
Sisters and Husbands by Connie Briscoe
In the Night of the Heat by Blair Underwood
Murder, Mayhem and a Fine Man by Claudia Maur
Dead Broke by Trista Russell
Death, Deceit and Some Smooth Jazz by Claudia Mair
Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
Houston We Have a Problem by Gwendolyn Zepetta
The Island of Eternal Love
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love by JJ Murray

February was a good month for reading and I hope March will be equally as good as I need to work down this To Read Pile (TRP)…one book at a time…one day at a time.

Check back later for the First Quarter Reading Challenge Update.

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Sunday Salon, January Rewind and February Fast Forward

APOOO — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:56:57 +0000

Rewind/Fast Forward List

Rewind/January 2009 Reads (8 books)

1. Schae’s Story by Angelia Menchan
2. The Chosen by Patricia Haley
3. Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
4. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
5. Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward
6. The Bishop’s Daughter by Tiffany Warren
7. What Doesn’t Kill You by DeBerry and Grant
8. In Love With a Younger Man by Cheryl Robinson

Most Favorite–Hands down…no book came close to how I felt about this book…the Red Tent by Anita Diamant. I can’t believe that I didn’t read this book sooner. It’s historical fiction, which is quickly becoming a genre that I enjoy more every time I read books from this genre. Diamant is an author who does a lot of showing with his her use of words. She made me feel as thought I was back in biblical times, before Christ, living amongst the tribe of Jacob, along with Rachel, Leah, Bilah, Joseph, Re-mose and, of course, Dinah. Her interpretation of Dinah’s life was so intriguing and poignant that I was moved to pick up my Bible to find out more about Dinah, now granted what happened to Dinah in the Red Tent is not what happened to Dinah in the Bible. But, I respect that Diamant took creative license and told the story from her perspective. She wrote a novel, not non-fiction. But, hmmm I must admit that Diamant had me looking at Jacob, Rebecca, and Joseph cock-eyed and I had to remind myself that her book was just a novel. But, honestly, as with many folks in the Bible, these characters were truly just ordinary folks who were also very flawed. Initially I was a little put off by the ‘red tent’ but the more I read the more I thought what a beautiful, bonding experience because these women truly bonded during that time of the month. And, given the back-breaking work, and beck and call to their men, it was a welcome relief to be able to have a few days off during the month and not have to think about servicing the men in their life. Okay but one thing I still couldn’t quite get with was that Jacob not only had four wives but they were all sisters. I know that was a sign of the times, and it was accepted since folks didn’t know any other way, but given my modern ways it’s still a little ‘ewe’ to me. Even tho’ I’ve turned the last page, this is a book that will stay with me for a very long time to come. It was enlightening, empowering, inspiring and definitely a must read for historical fiction fans.

Least Favorites:

Tie between Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz and Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward; despite being well-written, I just didn’t connect with the characters in either book.

Fast Forward/February 2009:

Where There’s Smoke by Terra Little
The Little Black Girl Next Door by Jennifer B.
Ex-Terminator by Suzetta Perkins
Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
Houston We Have a Problem by Gwendolyn Zepetta
The Island of Eternal Love
Deadly Charms by Claudia Mair
Murder, Mayhem and a Fine Man by Claudia Maur
Death, Deceit and Some Smooth Jazz by Claudia Mair
The Air Between Us by Deborah Johnson
Not Even If You Begged by Francis Ray
Dead Broke by Trista Russell

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Sunday Salon, December Rewind, Fast Forward and First Quarter 2009 Reading Challenge

APOOO — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:00:46 +0000

Rewind/Fast Forward List

December 2008 Reads (15 books)

57–Something Like Beautiful by asha bandele
58–The Some Day List by Stacy Hawkins Adams
59–The List by Sherri Lewis
60–Midnight by Sister Souljah
61–Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby
62–Red Light Green Light by Margaret Johnson Hodge
63–Too Much of a Good Thing by JJ Murray
64–Red Light Special by Risque
65–The Cradle by Patricia Somerville
66–Run for Your Life by James Patterson
67–Fifty is Not a Four Letter Word by Linda Kelsey
68–Hood Life by Mink And De’Nesha
69–Chosen by Patricia Haley
70–Love and Other Natural Disaters by Holly Shumas

Most Favorite: The Some Day List by Stacy Hawkins Adams; it was a refreshing, motivating and positive read after a plethora of reads that were a little too serious (and negative). Also, timely for the New Year. Everyone should have a Some Day List filled with things that they would like to accomplish before they leave this earth. I think this one probably also caught and held my attention because of what I was going through in December.

Least Favorite: Midnight by Sister Souljah

Fast Forward/January Reads:

Rush Home Road by Lori Larsen
Ex-Terminator by Suzetta Perkins
Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
Schae’s Story by Angelia Menchan
Where There’s Smoke by Terra Little
The Little Black Girl Next Door by Jennifer B.
Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward
The Bishop’s Daughter by Tiffany Warren
Houston We Have a Problem by Gwendolyn Zepetta
The Island of Eternal Love

Have you heard about the APOOO First Quarter 2009 African American Reading Challenge-CLICK HERE for details. APOOO will be reading and honoring primarily African American authors, books and literature by reading a book a week or 13 books by the end of March. Each week a new blog will be posted to help us keep up with what books we are reading, share our reads with our and hopefully entice visitors to check out the book. First week’s post will be posted later this week…so don’t forget to take a note or two regarding the book you’re reading so that you can share it with outhers.

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Sunday Salon, Coming Soon Twelve Days of Christmas Literary Tour and Books Giveaway

APOOO — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:02:05 +0000

First, There was BLACK FRIDAY

(How to Spend Money We Don’t Have 101)

Then there was CYBER MONDAY

(How to Spend More Money We Don’t Have 201)

Followed by a Very Sobering BLACK WEDNESDAY

(Now That I Don’t Have a Job, I Wonder If I Can Return Some of the Stuff I Just Bought…Sigh)

On Wednesday alone, Simon & Schuster eliminated 35 jobs, Thomas Nelson cut 54, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt laid off several senior editors and reportedly confirmed plans for further downsizing, and Random House announced a big reorganization that has everyone in the industry wondering what’s what — and who’s out. SOURCE: Washington Post

But all is not lost…

GET READY FOR THE APOOO TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LITERARY TOUR AND BOOK GIVEAWAYS

(APOOO Says…It is Better To Give To Others Than To Receive)

APOOO is here to bring a smile to your face and to add a little holiday cheer to the equation. In honor of the holiday season, APOOO will host the Twelve Days of Christmas Literary Tour and give away books, books, books, and a few gift certificates along the way. It’s our way of supporting African American authors, promoting African American books (or books with African American characters) and rewarding the APOOO visitors during this holiday season. While there is much gloom and doom in the news, sometimes it’s nice to step away from the madness, and what better way to escape than with a book.

CLICK HERE for more information regarding the 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Literary Tour and Books Giveaway, in the meantime, grab a cup of hot chocolate and spend a few moments with the Muppets as they share their version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

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Sunday Salon from APOOO, Fast Forward/Rewind November 2008

APOOO — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:22:22 +0000

Share with us the books you read during the month of November.
42–God Gave Me Some Bad Advice by Byron Harmon–4.0
43–Whiskey Road by Karen Siplin–3.0
44–Rhythms of Grace by Marilyn Griffin–3.0
45–Ms. Etta’s Fast House by Victor McGlothin–3.5
46–The Naked Truth by Marvelyn Brown–4.0/4.5
47–Sinful Too by Victor McGlothin–4.0
48–Book of Lies by Brad Metzer–4.0/4.5
49–The Smart One and the Pretty One by Claire LaZebnik–3.5
50–The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent–4.0
51–House and Home by Kathleen McCleary–3.0
52–Testimony by Anita Shreve–4.0/4.5
53–Matrimony by Joshua Henkin–
54–Sweetsmoke by David Fuller–In Progress; will finish today.
55–Water of Elephants by Sara Gruen–In Progress; will finish today.
56–Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels-Young–In Progress; will finish today.
Total Read: 15

What was your favorite book and why?
Testimony by Anita Shreve. I loved the storyline; theme. It was one of the most unique, creatively crafted storylines that I have read this year. From start to finish this book held my attention. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next. A storyline centered around sexual assault, three boys/one underage girl at an elite, private school in New England made for a juicy, tell-all, sensational tabloid plot. One act, one moment in time affected so many lives, including school administrators, students, parents and a high school basketball team. I felt like I was a fly-on-the wall while reading this book was told successfully in first and third person POV as well as one second person POV. I highly recommend this read to others who desire to read a compelling and engrossing tale with multiple point-of-views.

What was your least favorite book? Why?
It was a toss up between Whiskey Road, House and Home and Rhythms of Grace. While they weren’t the worst books I’ve ever read and they weren’t really bad books, actually there are a number of folks who really enjoyed these books, they just didn’t hold my interest and it was impossible for me to read any of them in one sitting…or to feel like I needed to.

What books do you plan to read during the month of December?
Scottsboro by Ellen Feldman
Midnight by Sister Souljah (APOOO December BOM)

The List by Sherri Lewis
Hood Life by Meesha Mink and De’Nesha Diamond
That Devil’s No Friend of Mine by J. D. Mason
Rush Home Road by Lori Larsen
Too Much of a Good Thing by JJ Murray
What We All Long For by Dionne Brand
The Island of Eternal Love Daina Chaviano
The Story of Edward Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
Murder, Mayhem and a Fine Man by Claudia Mair
Death, Deceit and Some Smooth Jazz by Claudia Mair

Deadly Charming by Claudia Mair Burney

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Sunday Salon– A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

APOOO — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:25:47 +0000

How’s everyone today? Me? I’m worn out. Yesterday was action-packed, busy from 7am – midnight. I’m so happy that I’m on vacation this week, as if I were not, I’m not sure I would be able to go in tomorrow. LOL. I’ve been up since 9am today and have done very little of much. Oh, I am reading The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent and really enjoying it. And, I made a nice, home style breakfast. Read emails, blogs (via Goggle Reader) and now I’m working on this week’s Sunday Salon. It’s cold here, and reading Heretic’s Daughter is making me feel colder. Whew…life in the 1600s was NO JOKE. I believe we’re all born when we’re supposed to be…at the right time…hopefully in the right place…living without creature comforts I take for granted today…would not have worked for me during the 1600s. Sure, if I was born during that time frame I guess I would have survived…or died. LOL.

Even tho’ the living is hard and I’m so glad that I wasn’t born during the time frame in the book, I’m enjoying Heretic’s Daughter. However, I must admit I’m ready to get to the witches, witchcraft, burnings, all things witches because isn’t this book supposed to be about that subject matter? Or am I mistaken…should I go back and read the book description. LOL. Okay, will do, but before I do, here’s a little bit of this, a little bit of that on what’s going on and what’s coming up at APOOO later this week.

REVIEW BOOKS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL LAST WEEK

Nina’s Got a Secret by Brian Smith

Tale of a Train Wreck Lifestyle by Crystal Lacey Winslow

Still Wifey Material by Kiki Swinson

Deal With Death by Endy

BOOKS RECEIVED THAT I ORDERED/PURCHASED/WON

House and Home by Kathleen Kent

Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill

Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels-Young

Midnight by Sister Souljah

BOOKS I’VE READ SINCE THE LAST SUNDAY SALON

Sinful Too by Victor McGlothin

The Naked Truth by Marvelyn Brown

Book of Lies by Brad Metzer

The Smart One and the Pretty One by Claire LaZebnik

Since I’m on vacation from November 24 through December 1, I want to try and read a book a day. BOOKS ON MY READING LIST include:

The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent (currently reading and hope to finish today)

Sweetsmoke by David Fuller

Seen It All and Done the Rest by Pearl Cleage

Matrimony by Joshua Henkin

Scottsboro by Ellen Feldman

Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels-Young

Midnight by Sister Souljah

House and Home by Kathleen Kent

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Maybe I’ll even finish Pleasure by Eric Jerome Dickey…with a name like Pleasure you would think that it would be a wonderful read. For many it is…just so far not for me.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What book did you just finish reading?

What book are you currently reading?

What book do you plan to read next?

Share your answers in the comments section below.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

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Sunday Salon, November 9th, 2008

APOOO — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:23:24 +0000

I enjoyed the extra hour we got last week…but nothing ever comes without a cost. I hate Daylight Savings Time. I would much prefer if we never changed the clocks. Period. I wouldn’t have to worry about springing forward or falling back. And…therefore when the time changes there’s no losing sleep or feeling like the week we gain an hour is the LONGEST WEEK ever…which is how I felt last week. LOL. And, then coupled with the greatest election night, during my lifetime, I was exhausted by the time Friday rolled around to a weekend filled with High School football (son’s team lost so they’re out of the playoffs), waking up at 6am Saturday morning so that we could be at the garage by 7:15am for daughter’s competitive cheerleading team meet time, after competition travelling to MD to assist with in-laws, and attend engagement party for nephew and his fiancee. Rick (first time) and I (can’t remember anymore) also found out that we have a great-niece or nephew on the way next May. Different nephew…not the same one who is getting married next year. Needless to say, my sister-in-law is ecstatic as she only has two sons and thought that she was going to leave this earth without grand kids. Not sure of what made her think that…given that she is only 50something…lol. Anyway…lots of changes going on…from the White House to the Young’s House (my in laws). And then there’s the Coleman’s…we’re just trying to stay aboard, awake as we survive life with teens.

Oh yeah…we will be dealing with change also. My son has an appointment to get his driver’s license this Saturday. Wish us all luck…we want him to get his license…and we also want to warn you that a new driver will be on the road…LOL. A piece of advice my mom gave me when my son was born was to pray for your kids everyday. I do…but now I will be praying for him ALL DAY. Wait…I do that now. LOL.

On the reading side, I did manage to read and finish four books.

God Gave Me Some Bad Advice by Bryon Harmon–God Gave Me Some Bad Advice by Byron Harmon is an edgy, humorist and colorful read about the author and his family. CLICK HERE to read my commentary about this book. Out of all the books I read last week, it was my favorite!

Whiskey Road by Karen Siplin–review coming up before the end of the month for this one. In the meantime, the book description is posed below to pique your interest.

After one too many run-ins with irate A-list celebrities and their bodyguards on the streets of Los Angeles, paparazza Jimi Anne Hamilton has decided to throw in the towel. But when she planned to ride her BMW K 1200 motorcycle from California to New York, she didn’t count on having her cross-country adventure interrupted by a motorcycle thief. After the brutal attack, which sees both her motorcycle and camera equipment stolen, she finds herself left with only her helmet, a few clothes, and a bag of money she swiped from her attacker. Disillusioned and hurt, Jimi chooses to recuperate in a nearby town where she meets Caleb Atwood, a local contractor fighting his own demons.

Jimi and Caleb make a mismatched pair: black and white, highbrow and low. But in Caleb, Jimi believes she has found someone who feels as much of an outsider as she is. With Whiskey Road, Karen Siplin again succeeds in giving readers a story about opposites who manage to see what no one else can — that they’re right for each other.

Rhythms of Grace by Marilyn Griffith–The saying “each one teach one” fits perfectly in the same breath and statement as Rhythms of Grace. Of all the books I have read by Marilynn Griffith, this one is my all-time favorite. The characters are so real to me. I am certain I could find these people in my everyday life. I did not want this story to end. The words flowed across the pages like music flowing through the air wrapping itself around the body of a dancer. The only thing I am left wondering is will there be a sequel. I recommend Rhythms of Grace to lovers of music, dancers, Christian fiction; anyone who wants to read a book where they most likely will find someone they can relate to or know. CLICK HERE to read the full review from APOOO Exchange Team (AET) member Jennifer. Christian fiction fans will enjoy Rhythms of Grace.

Ms. Etta’s Fast House by Victor McGlothin-Victor McGlothin’s latest novel is set in 1947 St. Louis where the music is hot, women are hotter, and Ms. Etta’s Fast House is the place to be. The bold, the beautiful, the bad and the good mingle at Ms. Etta’s – including the debonair hustler, Baltimore Floyd. Women love him, men want to emulate him, and trouble seems to follow him everywhere.

Friend to many, Baltimore has a cadre that includes the new interns at the renowned Homer G. Phillips hospital as well as some with shadier skills and less than perfect pasts. Penny, an ill-treated girl, who reminds Baltimore of his little sister, is also adopted into the “family”. However, change comes in more ways than one on the cusp of Baltimore’s arrival in St. Louis. His best friend, Henry, seemingly does a complete reversal leaving the lush life (including a steamy relationship with Ms. Etta) and hurriedly marries a school teacher with a ready-made family. He even foregoes his friendship with Baltimore and Etta to join/integrate the police force – a move that severs ties from his dark past and con-artist friends. However, when Baltimore crosses dirty, racist cops in a `get-rich-quick’ scam, sleeps with the “wrong” woman, and ends up on the trial for his life, it is all of his friends (including Henry) that come to his aid, risking their reputation, professions and lives to save him from the gallows in a creative, yet dangerous rescue.

CLICK HERE to read the rest of this review by AET member, Phyllis Rhodes. If you enjoy fictional tales with historical footage, I also recommend Ms. Etta’s Fast House.

This week, I’m looking forward to getting in some extra reading time, since I will be off on Veteran’s Day. Also, I hope to read the following books:

Sinful Too by Victor McGlothin

Matrimony by Joshua Henkin

The Naked Truth by Marvelyn Brown

Sweetsmoke by David Fuller

Book of Lies by Brad Metzer

In looking back, lots of good things happened last week, and the icing on the cake was entering a contest and actually winning! Yea me…the book I won was Testimony by Anita Shreve. I’m looking forward to receiving and reading this one…especially since I’ve read so many good reviews about it and have been trying to win a copy for the last two months…LOL.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What was the BEST book you read LAST WEEK?

What’s on your reading list?

Have you read any of the books above?

Share your books via the comments section below.

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