Archives for the ‘The Warmest Wednesday’ Category

Fall In Love With a Good Book–WINNER’S LIST!

By • Nov 10th, 2010 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Hello everyone…the drawn was held and winners have been chosen for the Fall In Love With a Good Book Giveaway. DRUM ROLL PLEASE and the WINNERS ARE (books are listed under each winners name): #1 Tara Holder A Change Had to Come by Gwynne Forster Dutch by Teri Woods Sisters and Husbands by Connie Briscoe [...]



Start Off the Summer Book Contest Winners

By • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Okay I’m a couple of days late…I forgot…and none of you reminded me…LOL.  But fear not there are winners… DRUM ROLL PLEASE and the WINNERS ARE: Nancye Davis Teresa Beasley Linda Chavis Please forward your mailing addresses directly to my attention at yasmincoleman at gmail dot com.  Once received I will forward to publisher so [...]



Start Off Summer on the Good Foot With a Couple of Good Books

By • Jun 19th, 2010 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Looking for a few good books to read…well look no further than this book giveaway compliments of Hachette Books.  Check out the synopses and then be the first on your block to own copies of not one but two books. Queen Pin by Jemeker Thompson-Hairston Jemeker Thompson-Hairston paid a heavy price for her involvement in the [...]



The African-American Heiress by Angela Marcano

By • Jul 9th, 2009 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Product Description L.A.’S BLACK ELITE, 80′S DECADANCE, LUST, GREED, and GOLD Fabulously wealthy Californian Courtney Hamilton, the great-granddaughter of a black gold miner, is an African American heiress who has it all — the looks, upbringing, education and enough money — to get whatever and whoever she wants. But instead of dating the well-groomed society [...]



Keeping Secrets and Telling Lies by Trice Hickman

By • Feb 18th, 2009 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies, is filled with interesting, three-dimensional characters and a juicy, thought-provoking storyline that explores issues of race, racial identity, class, and fidelity. This book will have you discussing it long after the story ends!



Recap of Inauguration 2009

By • Jan 21st, 2009 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Provided below are written word links to various speeches/prayers from Inauguration 2009. Barack Obama, 44th President of the US, Inauguration Speech: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service [...]



Around the Corner, Books and More

By • Dec 31st, 2008 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Hey folks…we’re getting ready to welcome another New Year…in the spirit of the season…here’s a few questions: What plans do you have for New Year’s Eve?  Or how will you bring in the New Year? What’s on your menu for New Year’s Day Dinner? Do you have any New Year’s superstitions?  If so, share one [...]



Body with Soul by Randy Jackson

By • Dec 7th, 2008 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Did anyone know that Randy Jackson has a new book out titled Body With Soul:  Slash Sugar, Cut Cholesterol and Get a Jump on Your Best Health.  Hmmm.  Here’s the book description: Mixing memoir, a wellness program, and inspirational advice, Randy Jackson’s book is a work of personal passion. The American Idol judge’s struggles with [...]



A New Kind of Bliss by Bettye Griffin

By • Nov 26th, 2008 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

From author Bettye Griffin…news regarding her upcoming release, A New Kind of Bliss by Bettye Griffin.  Sounds HOT, can’t wait to get my greedy little hands on it. After her father’s death, Emily Yancy agrees to move back to the dead-end town she grew up in.  But she’s dreading every minute she’ll have to spend [...]



Going Down South by Bonnie Glover–Noon Time Chats

By • Nov 19th, 2008 • Category: The Warmest Wednesday

Thanks to the lovely, wonderful and illustrious J. Kaye, who spearheaded this great event, each day this week a ‘noon time’ chat centered around Going Down South by Bonnie Glover will occur.  If you’ve read the book, or would like to find out more about the book, please feel free to join us at your [...]